Boat rental Istria

Location of Istria

Istria is a peninsula of the Adriatic Sea, which belongs to Croatia and it is the northern coast section of the country. Its area is 2, 820 km2. Istria is bordered by the bay of Trieste to the west, the Kvarner Bay to the east and the Cicarija mountains, and the Ucka mountains to the north.
As the saying of the sailors goes, “It is good everywhere, but the Adriatic Sea is the best!” The peninsula of Istria has greatly contributed to spreading this saying since its port cities make sailing routes possible that could get the dreams of any sailor to become real. Besides that, the romantic little villages and the amazing coast sections further increase the peninsula’s attraction. You can find parts with hills and mountains, and abandoned villages from the Middle Ages on pleasant tops of hills and green meadows.

Geographical description of Istria

The peninsula can be divided into two by geography: beaches and internal Istria. Arising from its location it is made up of rocky coast, popular beaches, hills, mountains, meadows, and historic towns. Istria’s popularity and magic lie in this easily accessible variability.

Can you rent a yacht in Istria- do I need a license? The requirements.

Small boats (under a certain horsepower or length), electric boats, crewed yacht charters, gulet charters may not require a license. Larger boats or those with more powerful engines need a skipper’s license. Before you confirm your sailing trip to Trogir, please send us a copy and we will check it for you. You need to have the original copies on board, so don’t forget to take them.
To sail from Trogir, one of the following qualifications is necessary: ICC (International Certificate of Competence), Int. IPC (International Proficiency Certificate, USA), NauticEd SLC (International Sailing License and Credentials), RYA Day Skipper Course, valid Navigational and VHF licenses. Alternatively: ICC (International Certificate of Competence), Int. IPC (International Proficiency Certificate, USA), NauticEd SLC (International Sailing License and Credentials, Int.) OR: [UK] RYA Day Skipper Shorebased Certificate or higher, [USA] Sailing ‘Basic Keelboat’ or higher, [DE] ‘Sportbootführerschein See’ or higher, [FR] le Permis Plaisance Additionally, the following documents are necessary: Valid travel documents: USA citizens: EU regulations mandate USA passport holders to have at least three months of validity beyond the planned departure date from Croatia., European Union (EU) citizens: No visa required. Canadian citizens: No visa is required for stays up to 90 days.
If you do not have a skipper license, it is also possible to rent a boat with a skipper

Boat rental Istria – the most popular ports

The peninsula of Istria is rich in sailing programs too. One of the most popular ones is channel Lim (Limski fjord). You can make even more boat trips in the bay of the channel. The other is Brijuni National Park, the group of islands of Istria. The area that has 14 islands offers an unforgettable experience with its special world of plants and animals and fabulous environment. The peninsula of Istria can be an ideal travel destination for you. It has many beautiful coast sections and the atmosphere of the region is reflected by wonderful towns. In Istria, you find historic sights, cultural programs, authentic tiny villages, national parks, boating opportunities, so everything that you may need for a perfect holiday.
You can read about the best marinas offering high-quality services:

Port of Porec

The port of Porec is located in a well-protected bay directly next to the centre. It can accommodate up to 120 boats with a draft of 3.5 metres. Information about sailing in Poreč, or rent a boat in Poreč.

Marina Nautica port of Novigrad

There are berths for 365 boats overall with a maximum length of 50 metres. The port in Novigrad is world-class, and there is also a 4-star hotel here where we can require maintenance for our boat and charge our batteries in the form of relaxing wellness. rent a boat Novigrad

ACI Marina Umag

The depth of water here is around 5 metres, and they offer the app. 480 berths for ships of all sizes. They can even accept 40-metre-long mega yachts. The port is clean, the staff is friendly and the restaurant is excellent. There is also free Wi-Fi, a charging station and a currency exchanger. rent a boat Umag

Marina of Vrsar

Vrsar is located in a bay perfectly protected by the surrounding islands. It is among the ports in the best condition on the northern shores of Istria. The port, which has 14-metre-deep waters, can accept 200 boats with a length of up to 40 metres. rent a boat Vrsar

ACI Marina Pula

The port of Pula can be found in a giant natural bay. They have 200 berths for mega yachts as long as 40 metres. It is perfectly equipped. They have laundry, ATM and currency exchange. There is also a petrol station nearby, and we can rent a car, too. sailing in Pula ,boat rental Pula

ACI Marina Rovinj

It is a modern and cosy port with a wonderful view. Thanks to a 20-million-euro investment, it is among the largest ports in Croatia. Everything is clean and in very good condition. They have excellent healthcare services. The port is divided into two parts. One of them is reserved for transit vessels, and the other was established for yachts stationing there during the whole year. 416 ships with a maximum length of 50 metres are allowed altogether. Rovinj sailing, yacht charter Rovinj

Port of Rabac

It is located in a natural bay on the eastern shores of Istria. The port is perfectly protected from the northern and eastern winds. It was rebuilt and developed further recently. Rabac sailing, boat rental RabacRead about Istria sailing routes or choose another yacht charter in Croatia

Towns in Istria

Besides, the beaches spend time discovering the towns of Istria, which offer great opportunities for you with many historic sights and rich cultural life.

Rabac

Rabac is one of the most popular tourist hubs of the peninsula. Young people love it for its music festivals, but besides the party atmosphere, it has also preserved its calmness.

Pula

The city of Pula has a history of 3, 000 years, but it is also famous for its cultural heritage. Its most popular sight is the Amphitheatre, which is also a venue of concerts and sports events.

Rovinj

Rovinj is considered to be a picturesque town with winding roads paved with setts. It can be a real romantic target. Lovers of sports shouldn’t miss.

Porec

The town offers more than 70 kinds of sports both on the water and on the mainland. Further sights:

• Sergius-arch of triumph: Pula
• Saint Euphemia church: Rovinj
• Castle: Pazin
• National Park: Brijuni
• Limski fjord: Rovinj

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Sailing in Istria. Istria sailing itineraries

Istria is amongst the most beautiful and interesting places to discover in Croatia. It has [...]

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Istria, which is Croatia’s most northern-located coastal area, has a special climate due to its position. Mainly along the southern and western coasts, you have a mild Mediterranean climate with warm, but not hot summers and mild winters. If you travel into the heart of the peninsula, you’ll find continental climate there of course. Conditions are very pleasant for swimming and boating in the summer because you can expect many sunny hours and supportive winds in the sparkling blue sea. Istria weather information

The climate diagrams are based on 30 years of hourly weather model simulations. They give good indications of typical climate patterns and expected conditions (temperature, precipitation, sunshine, and wind). The “mean daily maximum” (solid red line) shows the maximum temperature of an average day for every month for Istria. Likewise, the “mean daily minimum” (solid blue line) shows the average minimum temperature.

The wind rose for Istria shows how many hours per year the wind blows from the indicated direction. The diagram for Istria shows the days per month, during which the wind reaches a certain speed.

Day 1. Pula – Medulin 32.41 km (20.14 nm), Day 2. Medulin – Unije 33.34 km (20.72 nm), Day 3. Unije- Vele Srakane 11.65 km (7.24 nm), Day 4. Vele Srakane – Martinscica 27.22 km (16.91 nm), Day 5. Martinscica – Cres 27.05 km (16.81 nm), Day 6. Cres – Rabac 24, 28 km (15, 09 nm), Day 7. Rabac – Trget – Pula 90.16 km (56.02 nm)

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Day 1. Porec – Venice 105.75 km (65.71 nm), Day 2. Venice – Chioggia 23.86 km (14.83 nm), Day 3. Chioggia – Parco Regionale Veneto del Delta del Po – Ravenna 24.61 km (15.29 nm) – 80.49 km (50.02 nm), Day 4. Ravenna – Rimini 51.03 km (31.71 nm), Day 5. Rimini – Pula 135.44 km (84.16 nm), Day 6. Pula – Rovinj 30.79 km (19.13 nm), Day 7. Rovinj – Lim Fjord – Porec 7.14 km (4.43 nm) – 13.18 km (8.19 nm),

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Day 1. Rabac – Pula 71, 55 km (44, 46 nm), Day 2. Pula – Martinscica 63, 36 km (39, 37 nm), Day 3. Martinscica – Mali Losinj 38, 87 km (24, 15 nm), Day 4. Mali Losinj – Rab 33, 27 km (20, 67 nm), Day 5. Rab – Baska 44, 35 km (27, 56 nm), Day 6. Baska – Beli 43, 66 km (27, 13 nm), Day 7. Beli – Brseč – Rabac 16, 72 km (10, 39 nm) – 14, 62 km (9, 09 nm)

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Day 1. Rovinj – Umag 43.17 km (26.82 nm), Day 2. Umag – Triest 34.24 km (21.28 nm), Day 3. Triest – Lignano Sabbiadoro 50.09 km (31.12 nm), Day 4. Lignano Sabbiadoro – Venice 71.98 km (44.73 nm), Day 5. Venice – Chioggia 24.97 km (15.52 nm), Day 6. Chioggia – Pula 129.03 km (80.18 nm), Day 7. Pula – Brijuni National Park – Rovinj 6.97 km (4.33 nm) – 21.08 km (13.10 nm)

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Day 1. Medulin – Rabac 45.59 km (28.33 nm) , Day 2. Rabac – Fiume 37.04 km (23.02 nm) , Day 3. Fiume – Omisalj 14.99 km (9.31 nm), Day 4. Omisalj – Krk 38.47 km (23.90 nm), Day 5. Krk – Lopar 24.39 km (15.15 nm), Day 6. Lopar – Ilovik 47.98 km (29.82 nm), Day 7. Ilovik – Susak – Medulin 19.77 km (12.28 nm) – 46.19 km (28.70 nm)

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