Sail the Kornati Islands, Zadar

Enjoy a fun and incredible scenic day of sailing from Zadar to the unique landscape of Kornati National Park. Nearly devoid of life, the barren and ruggedly beautiful 90 or so islands of the Kornati archipelago sit around the significantly larger Kornat Island. The area's highlights include scenic coves, crystal-clear waters, and reefs buzzing with life below the surface. 

Shaped like droplets placed in a pattern, Kornati is the densest cluster of islands in the entire Mediterranean Sea. You'll set sail and take in the stunning raw beauty of the jagged rocks, indented coastline, and relatively untouched marine ecology.  Along the way, there will be time to explore some of the islands, discovering secluded coves for swimming and snorkeling opportunities. In addition, Kornat Island has excellent hiking trails and viewpoints, plus the Tureta Fort from the Illyrian period. 

Other sites include the 16th-century Christian basilica, Church of Our Lady of Tarac, and the "crown" rock formations of Klobučar, Mana, and Rašip Veli islands. And if you're looking for Caribbean-blue hues, check out Lojena Beach on Levrnaka Island. Finally, when hungry, stop to enjoy a meal at a restaurant or traditional konaba for some of Croatia's best seafood.

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