DALMATIA ITINERARY - FROM TROGIR TO DUBROVNIK
Trogir, a stunning, totally-walled town on it's own little island. This is an excellent place to secure dockage - right by the walls (near a row of little restaurants and coffee shops). From here it is highly recommended to take a day trip into Split. The centre of town - Old Split - is fascinating, built within and around the fortified Roman palace of Emperor Diocletian, about 300AD. Much of the palace still stands today and is a unique example of Roman architecture. Split also has one of the largest and most colourful food markets found anywhere in Europe.
Day 2: Hvar
Depart Trogir and head south to the island of Hvar. The main town, also called Hvar, gained the nickname of, "St Tropez of the Eastern Mediterranean." This historic, picturesque town allows no auto traffic in its piazza, and the coffee shops and restaurants that surround it offer excellent vantage points for observing the harbour. At night, this tiny, quaint town comes to life with bands along the docks, and dancing in the street 'till dawn.
Day 3: Korčula
On to Korcula, an island covered in vineyards and featuring a completely-walled town, set of a tiny peninsula. Korcula was once the home of pirates, who made a good living raiding the Venetian trading ships. This came to an end when the town was sacked by the Venetians and became a part of the expanding realm of Venice. Venetian influence is evident throughout the architecture of this lovely town.
Day 4 & 5: Mljet
Next stop Mljet, a beautiful island, a third of which is national park. Drop anchor, take shore lines to the trees, and jump into the water - the swimming is superb. This is also a good place to take the sailing dinghy for a spin. In the early summer the tiny islands that make up part of this national park become home to breeding gulls and the cries of the young and the antics of their feeding are a delight.
Day 6 & 7: Dubrovnik
On south, towards Dubrovnik. The off-shore islands feature lovely vacation homes, both modern and some from an elegant past. Here, the anchorages are secure, and offer an opportunity to use the water toys: water-skis, wakeboards, and the always popular "banana" ride. Anchor directly off the old town of Dubrovnik, where the walls of the city rise majestically to the sky above. Take the tender ashore, or head a bit further south, just 5 miles, to the delightful, peaceful village of Cavtat.
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