94n a u t i k an a u t i c svernoj strani otoka Hvara, dobro zaštićeno, iakopostoji određene opasnosti od dolaska plimnih valova.Okoliš je predivan, od šetnice prema Jelsi dosamog mjesta. Na žalost marina ima samo 125 vezovai treba biti brz ne želite li da vas kao posljednjegprivežu u benzinsku crpku što je jedno odrješenja. Preko puta, na Braču, nalazi se atraktivniBol (20 minuta plovidbe s motornim brodom), asvakako treba upoznati i unutrašnjost Hvara.Korčula spada u top 5 najljepših mjesta na Jadranu,a kada ste smješteni s pogledom na zidine,onda je doživljaj potpun. To upravo nudi ACIMarina u Korčuli koja jednostavno ne može imatibolji položaj. Uz to na desetak minuta se nalazeplaže. Mana ljeti su opet tek 159 veza koji se jakobrzo napune. Pošto Mljet nema prave Marine,onda je zapravo Korčula i najbliže polazište zapredivni zeleni otok do kojeg treba oko 45 minutas motornim brodom.Najjužnija veća marina na Jadranu je ona u<strong>Dubrovnik</strong>u. Nema pogled na zidine, ali Rijekadubrovačka i Komolac nude dobru zaštitu, a autobusomkoji je redovit treba tek desetak minutavožnje do strogog centra, u svakom slučaju znatnomanje negoli da tražite parkirno mjesto u gradu.Marina je jako ugodna za boravak (ima i svoj bazeni benzinsku crpku), a o gradu <strong>Dubrovnik</strong>u stvarnone treba trošiti riječi…Hrvatska prvenstveno sa svojim otocima imašto ponuditi nautičkom svijetu. Ne možemo semjeriti sa Francuskom i Španjolskom po kapacitetima,ali svakako naša su konkurencija prvenstvenoGrčka i Turska te se tu trebamo dokazati kaonajbolja destinacija. A ne da nam primjerice PortoMontenegro uzima goste i to zahvaljujući našem<strong>Dubrovnik</strong>u…eng The Croatian Adriatic is certainly one of themost beautiful coastlines in the world, but for thetrue experience of our sea the only correct way isvia nautical tourism. It is no coincidence that exactlynautical tourism has been experiencing a real expansionin the past decade (up to 16 percent a year), butaccording to all of the indicators of capacity, it is stillnot enough.The first mention of nautical tourism dates backto the 16th century, while the first organized formsof bringing tourists to the boats started in Croatia inthe 19th century. However, if we don’t insist on thetime of origin, the first true nautical boom appearedin Croatia after the establishment of the ACY (AdriaticClub Yugoslavia) in 1982. In just two years, the ACYhad a system of 16 marinas and 5090 sea berths.After Croatia’s independence its name changed,and the ACI still remains the backbone of marinas inour country. Today it is estimated that Croatia hasover 15.000 vessels on permanent berth and in transitionover 200.000 vessels per year. And of course, forall this there is not enough space in our marinas in thesummer. That is why there are currently about 300outstanding locations for constructing new marinasliterary along the entire coast. Currently about 1.000new berths are built per year, but one fact speaks thebest how large the deficit of marinas is: Croatia has2.6 commercial berths per kilometer, Italy 6, Spain 20and France an amazing 64!Various surveys conducted among our nauticalguests still put the beauty of our coastline first, butwhen it comes to dissatisfaction then the disadvantagesof quality nautical accommodation are mentioned.If you go from the north and Istria as a leadingdestination of Croatian tourism, then first of all thereare the marinas in Umag and Rovinj. The ACI MarinaRovinj has a view of the old town and it is situated at aconvenient ten minute walk from the downtown. Butif you go in the other direction there is a beautiful 7kilometers long promenade and several most famousbeaches of Rovinj. The Marina Rovinj has 386 berths,however, a large part of them are permanent berths,and only a couple of them transitional ones. The Marinais very well protected and therefore a large numberof Croatian and Italian yachtsmen select exactly thisMarina for permanent residence. Besides sightseeingof Rovinj, as one of the most beautiful towns in Istria,you should certainly visit the Brijuni islands, about anhour and a half of sailing by motor boat and a littlemore by a sailing boat, depending on the wind. TheMarina has all the necessary facilities, from restaurants,workshops, connections, etc.The Marina Umag is the most popular at the timeof the ATP tournament in summer. Tennis courts arejust a ten-minute walk from the Marina, the same distanceas to the downtown. The ACI Marina Umag hasa European blue flag in terms of safety, water qualityand the environment. The Marina Umag is situatedin the close proximity of the Slovenian coast and theItalian sea, and has 495 berths.Going down the coast to the south, i.e. towardsthe Kvarner, we should certainly mention the ACIMarina in Icici. Although perhaps not the biggest(305 berths), besides the Marina Split, it is likely oneof the most elite marinas in Croatia. Most jet setterskeep their boats exactly in this marina. However, inrecent years this fleet of large ships has somewhatdiminished, but it is a fact that nearly for three yearsthe largest private boat in Croatia, Pavo Zubak’s “VilaVelebit” was exactly at the entrance of this Marina.Even today during the weekends you can meet theZagreb jet setters in Icici, to which this place on theKvarner is the nearest seaside destination and thereforevery practical. The famous Lungomare promenadefrom Opatija to Lovran and old villas situatedalong the promenade provide a perfect active holidayto stretch your legs after having spent a long time onthe boat. One should not forget the superb culinaryoffer of the Opatija and Lovran area.On the island of Krk there is the Marina Punat,
which may not be the most beautiful destination itself,but because of its history (since the developmentof nautical tourism began exactly there in 1965) andcapacity (800 berths) it surely deserves some attention.In addition, close to Punat there is a very nicelittle island- the Kosljun monastery and interestingplaces like Vrbnik, Krka or Baska, as well as the nearbybeautiful beaches near Stara BaskaThe island of Rab is certainly one of the mostbeautiful places on the Adriatic coast, and sleepingwith a view of the old town is a unique experience. It’ssmall by the number of berths (142), maybe not of thegreatest comfort, but with one of the most beautifulviews. Besides, the aquatorium offers numerousboat trips. In summer it is sometimes quite noisyand crowded, just like in all the towns on the coast,but the Marina itself is still in a more peaceful part ofthe town.The Zadar archipelago is the leading one in Croatiaby the number of nautical tourists. The reason, ofcourse, is the National <strong>Park</strong> Kornati, the pristine partof nature. Most charters have a starting point in themarinas in Zadar and Sibenik area, but they are stillonly garages for boats, while the real experience isprovided by two marinas in the very Kornati – Zut andPiskera. They are only transitional marines. Zut has113 and Piskera 118 berths. Of course, the main advantageof these marinas is the wonderful environmentin which they are situated. That is why nautical tourismis so beautiful, and the disadvantage is exactlya relatively small number of berths, therefore in thesummer getting a berth is often equal to winning thelottery.These are seasonal marinas that operate from April1st to November 1st, and due to specific positionswithin the national park, water and electricity supplyis limited. But all is of course forgotten when youwake up in the perfection of nature which can only beexperienced on boat in Kornati...If we go back to the coast for a bit, then we mustmention the ACI Marina Skradin. If we just say thatthis is one of favorite places of Bill Gates, BernieEcclestone and Michael Schumacher, then everythingis clear. The road that takes you to the Marina throughthe canyon of the river Krka and Prokljansko lake isunique. Skradin is an example of how such a smalltown that was destroyed in the war could developinto an interesting tourist destination. The main attractionsare definitely the nearby Krka waterfalls towhich the tourist boats take you. In addition, the arrivalto Krka is good for both the hull and engines ofyour boat, since the sweet river water will clean thema bit from the salt...The Marina Frapa owned by Frane Pasalic receivedthe statute of jet set place, although it is situatedin Rogoznica that is in the news because of illegalconstruction and where there is actually no straightstreet because of the illegal construction. However,the Marina itself offers numerous contents, a greatbeach, but all of this has its price. Certainly, it is primarilythe permanent berths, while the transitionalarrivals are still rare.It is interesting that the island of Brac, the largestSKRADIN