Embarking on a yacht charter from Punat, you begin your voyage in the Kvarner Bay. Enclosed by Istria's eastern coast to the north and the outreaches of the Velebit mountains to the east, the bay encompasses ten inhabited islands featuring well-liked resorts. You can anticipate brief sailing distances, gorgeous bays, and serene sailing conditions. The area is particularly appealing to families and sailing novices, serving as a dreamy destination. However, it also provides alternating periods of sporting challenges and tranquil relaxation in secluded bays for ambitious sailors in the Croatian Adriatic. Shore excursions replete with fascinating sights add to the experience.
Climate: Mediterranean with temperatures around 24 degrees
Winds: Mistral, Jugo, Bora, Nevera
Sailing season: May to September
Yacht charter Punat
The marina, which will welcome you on your yacht charter Punat on the island of Krk, is one of the most famous in the northern Adriatic. Due to its excellent infrastructure and services the marina has won many awards, among them the title of best Croatian marina several times and the international "Blue Flag" award for twenty years in a row. The service here is correspondingly good. Getting here is uncomplicated, via Rijeka airport, 30 kilometers away also on the island of Krk, or by car. Punat is the second largest town on the island of Krk. The town is situated in the Puntarska Draga Bay, well protected from winds. The town, first mentioned in 1377, which lived for a long time from wine and olive growing, exudes a charm all its own. Small winding streets lead along narrowly built, brightly whitewashed houses. There are cozy cafes next to traditional konobas, which will spoil you with regional specialties. Particularly charming are the restaurants located on the seafront with a view of the small island of Kosljun, which lies in the bay directly in front of the town. Already settled in Roman times, a Benedictine monastery was built on the island in the 12th century. Since the middle of the 15th century the monastery passed into the hands of the Franciscans, they extended the building, which can be visited today, with a small church. Unfortunately, it is not possible to sail around the small island, as there are many shallows, especially on the western side. For those who can't wait until the anchor is lifted for the first time, there are many beaches around the town and in the bay.
Varied islands and places worth seeing - the Kvarner Bay
With the marina in Punat you have found the perfect base for a yacht charter around the islands in Kvarner Bay. The sailing area around the ten larger and many smaller islands is very popular. Especially families and not yet experienced sailors appreciate this area because of its stable wind conditions and good sailing conditions. Start from the island of Krk and sail south. Pay a visit to the former maritime and trading center of Mali Los inj on the island of Losinj, south of the island of Cres. Stroll through the now well-touristed town up to the town's parish church. Up here, you'll have a sweeping view of the surrounding sea and island.
The island of Rab is considered one of the greenest in the Adriatic. Especially the protected landscape area Kalifront, located in the southwest, attracts cyclists and hikers with its well-developed network of paths through mostly pine forests. The southwest coast opens again and again to small bays, whose beaches are not overcrowded even in summer. The bora plays an important role in the Kvarner Bay. Especially in the Velebitski Channel between the island of Krk and the mainland, with the town of Novi Vinodolski 
, famous for its wine growing, you can feel it. The further west you go into the bay, the less pronounced it is. The island of Pag, known as a party island, is also particularly exposed to it. Under Venetian rule, a large part of the tree population was cut down. This gave the island its strikingly barren appearance, resembling a lunar landscape, and its peculiar and fascinating charm. The coastal town of Novlaja is known for its colorful nightlife, if you want to turn night into day on your sailing vacation, make a stop here, on the beach Zrce the parties go on until the morning.
A nice contrast to the busy island of Pag is the small island of Olib. This already belongs to the region of Northern Dalmatia and to the island archipelago of the city of Zadar. The island is only sparsely populated and offers sailors the opportunity for undisturbed hours in secluded bays. Relax at the sight of the green islands, accompanied by the gentle sound of the sea.
Experience the history of Istria
With a yacht charter Punat the historical towns of the Istrian coast are also within easy reach. Passing Medulin with its ancient remains from the Roman times on the peninsula of the same name and Pomer near the nature reserve Cape Kamenjak, you will soon reach Pula. The largest and oldest city in Istria is a highlight not only for those interested in history. The amphitheater from the first century AD is impressively well preserved and takes you back to the time of Roman Croatia. A visit to the Brijuni archipelago with its rich cultural and historical heritage from five centuries of human history can also be discovered here. The islands of the archipelago are also home to a diverse flora and fauna. The underwater world can also be experienced in guided dives.
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