Coast: (1185 islands)
Well-indented, the coast smells of inebriating wild Mediterranean herbs, such as rosemary, laurel, immortelle, Spanish broom, blended with scents of garden-sage, mint wild thyme, and other aromatic herbs growing on nearby slopes.
The sea, with its atavistic scents of salt and algae, the rippling of waves caressing the shore intersected with pristine beaches and precipitous cliffs, the transparent blue reflects the sunbeams like a jewel. Thousands of islands and islets, secluded coves and bays, green pinewoods seem like hurling towards that miraculous blue.
Winds:
You shouldn't underestimate the winds, especially bora, (Cro: bura), that is north wind, very strong. Other wind are "milder", but their force differs along the northern and southern coast. For instance, landward breeze (Cro: maestral), which is pleasant for sailing. Sirocco is more predictable wind and it is always possible to find shelter in time, in one of many well-protected bays and coves. Anyway, the winds are not stronger then 25 knots from 01.04. - 01.11. However, there are several dozens of marinas and they are best places for anchorage and protection. As they are spread out evenly along the coast, sometimes only a few hours away from each other, they give a feeling of much-needed safety as well as the possibility of meeting other sea lovers arriving from all parts of world.