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Croatia is the country of a thousand islands, namely 1,185, so it makes a heaven for navigators. Along 1,777 km of the Adriatic coastline, there are 47 inhabited and 652 uninhabited islands, 78 reefs and 389 rocks. Each island is different than the other and each one has its own story and fate. The first visit to the Adriatic coast and islands is a trip to the unknown. Each subsequent trip will be a return to the familiar beauty of this country, always different, yet equally fascinating. We will begin the story of the islands with Brijuni. These 14 islands are situated on a 7-km stretch between Pula and Rovinj. Nature has created quite a little paradise here – a true harmony of flora and fauna, historical monuments and comfortable hotels  ...

The golden or green Krk is an island and yet it is not one. Its idyllic nature and quiet far from the daily routine make it an island, but considering the transport connection, it practically is not one. Cres and Lošinj. One island or two? Once upon a time they were separated by a channel dug by the Romans, but they are now connected by a bridge. Among the 1,185 islands and reefs spread along the entire Adriatic coast, made of solid and sharp rock and some soil, Susak is one of the few islands nature has created out of sand. The 20 million cubic meters of sand provide the wine made on Susak with a special flavor.

Next on the list is the Kvarner island of Rab. Abundant in Mediterranean vegetation and sandy beaches, the local council pronounced it a bathing and health resort way back in 1889. Pag is an island covered by mythical olive groves, rich in saltwater and famous for its lace and cheese, a world-renowned delicacy. Silba, an island of shipowners and captains, is a true shelter for navigators against wild winds with its piers. The island of Ugljan is a ‘suburb’ and garden of Zadar, named after extensive production of oil. The nearby island of Pašman has become one with Ugljan. They seem like twins, and the only difference is that Pašman is somewhat quieter. Iž is known for its abundant Mediterranean vegetation.

On the island of Dugi otok, you can rest in a natural reserve covering an area of 114 km². According to a legend, Kornati, a maze of sea passages and islets, were created from a number of rocks God had left over after creating the world. He tossed them into the sea, looked at them, and decided nothing else needed to be corrected. Another picturesque island is Murter, having a surface area of 18 square kilometers. Murter is an island of fishermen, olive groves and shipbuilders. The island of Prvić is near the tourist pearl of Vodice, an oasis of Mediterranean flora and fauna. The island of Zlarin is situated southwest of Šibenik. In the 15th century, it was famous for coral and sea sponge extraction.

Žirje is the remotest inhabited island of the Šibenik Archipelago with great fishing areas and numerous bays for navigators. The island of Brač is the highest and third largest island in the Adriatic Sea. The island is well known for its quality stone used to build many palaces. This is the island with the only stone mason school in Croatia. South of Brač lies Hvar, the longest island in the Adriatic. This is an island of vineyards, olive groves and lavender. Hvar is without a doubt an exceptional island. It is characterized by pleasant winter and summer resorts, mild climate and abundant subtropical vegetation. Pakleni otoci is a particularly interesting group of islands with gravelly and sandy beaches, mostly for nudists, and a rocky sea bottom perfect for underwater fishing. Far from the mainland and its problems is the island of Vis, rich in citrus fruits, palm trees and fishing areas. The island of Biševo stretches over 6 square kilometers and has many caves carved into a steep coastline.

Although officially a peninsula, Pelješac actually seems to be an island. It is separated from Korčula by a narrow channel. They say no island has more legends or monuments than Korčula, and it is also the woodiest island in Croatia along with Lokrum and Mljet. Far out in the open sea is the island of Lastovo, having a surface area of 50 square kilometers, gravelly beaches and several islands on its west and east sides. Next to Pelješac is the green Mljet, stretching over 100 square kilometers. Thanks to its thick pine forests, karstic caves and two picturesque lakes connected with the sea, gravelly and sandy beaches and a fishing area abundant with fish and lobster, the west part of the island has a national park status.