Yachtcharter Funtana

If you want to start your sailing trip on the coast of Istria in peace, you will find a suitable starting point in the small fishing village of Funtana. The region is perfect for beginners but not boring for experienced sailors. A yacht charter Funtana offers various interesting activities and suitable beaches for families. The itinerary can include city hopping up the Istrian coast to Venice in Italy, for example, or head south towards the historic city of Pula and the Kornati archipelago.

Climate:mediterranean with temperatures around 24 degrees
. Winds: Mistral, Jugo, Bora
Sailing season: May to September

Yacht charter Funtana

Funtana is situated on one of the most beautiful parts of the Istrian coast. The vegetation is varied and the area around Funtana is characterized by many small bays where pine trees reach up to the water and provide shade even during the midday hours. Therefore a yacht charter Funtana is especially recommended for families. The yacht charter Funtana offers a lot of interesting sights which are certainly worth stopping over for. There is also a dog bathing beach and a hip beach bar. Another highlight for children is a visit to the large adventure pool in Poreč or a visit to the Dinopark Funtana, there in an old quarry the prehistoric giants are brought back to life.
Far from these tourist attractions, Funtana has been voted the best small resort on the Adriatic several times. In the hospitable fishing village, events are held in a beautiful setting during the summer months, such as classical concerts in the parish church of St. Bernard, which dates back to the 16th century. Among the sights is also the first building of Funtana, built in the Renaissance period, around which the later settlement developed. Unfortunately, the interior of this listed fort cannot be visited.
The hinterland with its rich nature can be experienced from Funtana on foot along well-maintained hiking trails, by bicycle or on horseback. Numerous horse farms in the area offer day trips.

Whether fish dishes or a glass of wine, local dishes can be enjoyed anywhere during a yacht charter in Funtana. Because in summertime a wonderful smell of freshly prepared food floats over Funtana. A lot of culinary delights are offered in this area. For example, the fishermen's festivals, which every second Friday until the beginning of September transform the harbor and the marina into an epicurean promenade. The fishermen transform their fresh catches into delicious dishes right before your eyes. The whole event is accompanied by music groups that will immerse you in the world of Croatian folklore.

Dreamlike islands up to the Slovenian coast

For your yacht charter Funtana the region of Northern Istria has a lot to offer. Pass the small offshore islands - here you have to navigate carefully - up the coast. Visit, for example, Poreč, a popular seaside resort, where the Basilica of Euphrasius from the 6th century with its pompous interior is worth a visit. Continue to Novigrad. This beautiful fishing village attracts visitors with a small but handsome old town and a romantic fishing harbor, around which cozy cafes and restaurants are grouped. Not far away is the northernmost town of Istria, Umag. If you want to experience something different entertainment, you can visit one of the several casinos in town. Or experience the peace and magic that lighthouses always spread and visit the oldest lighthouse on the Adriatic (Savudrija). For families, perhaps a visit to the Wibit Aquapark will offer a successful change. From here the Slovenian coast is not far. From Funtana in north direction the Limski Channel, the picturesque town Rovinj or the Brijuni National Park are waiting for you. Here you can discover not only local flora and fauna but also exotic animals.

A yacht charter Funtana has something for everyone. The area around Funtana is perfect even for less experienced sailors. When navigating you have to watch out for shallows and rocky outcrops, but the currents are small and the winds in the summer months are constant but moderate. If the notorious Bora blows, it is rather a weakened, offshore wind, which causes hardly any swell under the coast.

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