Cruising guide
Cruising areas in the Mediterranean and the Adriatic
11 Cruising areas, 99 selected anchorages and suggested itineraries for a week aboard – from Istria to the Lycian Coast.
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Croatia · Adriatic
Istria & Kvarner
Venetian harbour towns, green islands and short passages – ideal for beginners.
Croatia · Adriatic
Kornati & Northern Dalmatia
Over 140 barren islands in the national park – the labyrinth of the Adriatic.
Croatia · Adriatic
Central Dalmatia
Hvar, Brač, Vis and Šolta – the liveliest island cruising grounds around Split.
Croatia · Adriatic
Southern Dalmatia
Korčula, Mljet and Dubrovnik – green islands and World Heritage.
Greece · Ionian Sea
Ionian Sea
Lefkada, Meganisi, Kefalonia and Ithaca – green, sheltered and family-friendly.
Greece · Aegean Sea
Cyclades
Whitewashed villages, the Meltemi wind and legendary islands such as Milos, Paros and Naxos.
Greece · Aegean Sea
Saronic Gulf
Aegina, Poros, Hydra and Spetses – close to Athens and sheltered from the Meltemi.
Spain · Western Mediterranean
Balearic Islands
Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera – coves with Caribbean-like waters.
France / Italy · Western Mediterranean
Corsica & Sardinia
Bonifacio, La Maddalena and the Costa Smeralda – wild, windy and beautiful.
Italy · Tyrrhenian Sea
Aeolian Islands
Active volcanoes, black beaches and night passages to Stromboli.
Turkey · Aegean Sea
Turkish Aegean & Lycian Coast
Göcek, Fethiye and Bodrum—pine-fringed coves, ruins and hospitality.
Photos: Wikimedia Commons, free licenses (creators credited on each cruising area page). All information is provided without warranty – not for navigation.
How to choose the right cruising area
The Mediterranean and the Adriatic offer the right cruising area for every crew. Those sailing a catamaran for the first time will feel particularly at home in sheltered island waters with short passages and plenty of bays to anchor in. Experienced crews, on the other hand, often seek out areas with strong winds and longer crossings.
Consider the wind and season
Each cruising area has its own wind patterns. In the Adriatic, the Bora and Maestral provide variety, while in the Aegean, the Meltemi often blows in summer. Each cruising area page therefore includes the best season, typical winds and an assessment of the level of difficulty.
Anchorages and suggested itineraries
For each cruising area, we present a selection of beautiful anchorages – from quiet, unspoilt bays to lively harbour towns. The suggested itineraries show you how to plan a week or more effectively, with legs, stops and approximate distances in nautical miles.
All information is intended for inspiration and preparation. For navigation on board, you always need up-to-date nautical charts, harbour guides and the current weather forecast.