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Yachting Vacations
This year, instead of opting for the usual festivities, why not try a holiday sports? There is no better way to spend time navigation along a beautiful coastline, enjoying the sea breeze and excitement from a yacht.
Where is the best?
There are many destinations to choose from when deciding where to go on holiday sailing. We have chosen three hot spots to help you make your decision.
Croatia
With many virgin islands to discover, a Croatian sailing holiday is the ideal destination for those with a sense of adventure.
Cruise the crystal waters and stop to visit the historic villages and small marinas that are becoming increasingly popular with tourists sailing. With the city docks innumerable, you're never far from a restaurant or shop supplies.
At night, you can moor at a marina with all its amenities or choose to set anchor in an isolated cove. Or why not anchor in a quiet bay, ideal for a peaceful swim?
You receive the warmest welcome, typical of Croatian hospitality. When the sun gets too hot! Croatia has 2600 hours of sunshine a year. The early summer brings good winds, making May and June, the best months to go. July and August offer quieter periods, suitable for those who prefer more peaceful sailing vacation.
This wonderful country has loads on offer and is ideal for those new to sailing and veterans of the sport.
Where to visit – Dalmatian Coast, Korcula, Dubrovnik.
Greece
Clear turquoise seas and viewpoints of colors from orchards to vineyards and rocky terrain and pebbled beaches. Greece offers most spectacular scenery.
Visit the beautiful picturesque villages and protected harbors in the Greek islands have to offer. Greece also offers sailing tourists many places of historical and cultural interest and stunning architecture.
Quiet sandy beaches in picturesque coves make for the perfect anchorage. At night, they can moor at the dock of one of the many resorts and enjoy the nightlife.
The weather is always good during the summer months and the breeze in the afternoon light makes Greece an ideal place for sailing. Rainfall from April to October is very little, but the islands still manage to maintain its lush greenery.
The southern island is ideal for less experienced sailor because of the protected waters and shorter routes. The North offers less crowded waters, but more adventurous passages to navigate.
Where to visit – Cephalonia, Corfu, Ithaki, Paxos, Cythera.
Italy
A beautiful coastline, breathtaking mountains, yet idyllic lakes and islands with vibrant cities, make Italy the perfect destination for cruise vacation.
Italy is a country that has preserved its history for thousands of years. Naples is ideal for art lovers who wish to visit the museums and monuments, while Tuscany offers rustic charm and beauty in the rough. If the glamor and style is what you crave then Capri is the place to visit, and the history and diversity of the Amalfi Coast is unsurpassed. A sports holiday can be the best way to explore all that Italy has to offer!
Moor your boat in one of many local ports and enjoy the excellent restaurants serving the best food. Always there are plenty of shops nearby candle supplies, making it an ideal base for families. Bays and moorings can get crowded at busy periods.
Italy is one of the most popular destinations sailing with all stations offers great weather. Over 5,000 miles of coastal border of the country and most part remains sunny for most of the year. July and August are the hottest months, with the lightest winds.
Both experienced and novice sailors, is a yacht on holiday in Italy an experience to treasure forever.
Where to visit – Capri, Costa Almalfi, Pontine Islands, Procida.
And now what?
If you are an experienced sailor you can upload your own yacht. I remember one day of competition at the certificate is usually required. Or why not organize a pattern to make all the hard work for you? Either way, a sailing holiday is a fantastic adventure and a wonderful alternative to standard holiday summer. Be sure to plan your trip carefully, do lots of research before you travel and always make sure you're covered by your insurance policy!
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