Why to charter a yacht in Biograd
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The complete name the city is Biograd na Moru which translates to “white city by the sea”, a reference to the small peninsula overlooking the Planac and Sveta Katarina islands and form the unique local waterline.
This former medieval capital rivals today as one of Croatia’s top resorts alongside resounding names as Split, Dubrovnik or Zadar, names which are surely familiar to people inside the yacht charter circuit and other regular tourists of the Adriatic shores.
However, yacht charter Biograd manages to stand out because the natural beauty of the landscape, the cultural and recreational facilities and the long tradition of entertaining foreign visitors. The main attractions are the neighboring Kornati archipelago national park which doubles as a sailing paradise, the 11th century St. John’s Basilica which withstood the sacking of the town by the Venetians, the history museum and the ancient ships on display there and the tropicarium, a wide collection of exotic reptiles and fish.
The famous Dalmatian lifestyle becomes evident to tourists when going to the town’s major hotspot: the waterfront. It’s here you’ll be able to enjoy the Croatian “joie du vivre” , where you’ll encounter the numerous restaurants that serve the unique cuisine which is a mixture of continental recipes and Mediterranean influences, all made from fresh, local products.
At night, Biograd really comes to life as all the tourists come out and enjoy the combination of lights, sounds and aromas. Most of the happening venues are also on the water front, from quiet wine bars to loud clubs there is something here for every taste and you won’t probably get home until early in the morning.
Because it has a solid maritime tradition, yacht charter Biograd is famous in this part of the Mediterranean for its marinas, their regattas and their boat shows that manage to draw crowds of enthusiasts on a regular base including some important names from the yachting industry. The most attended of these events takes place every year in October so make sure you plan your holiday accordingly if you’re a yachting aficionado.






