Kornati
Nautical Paradise
The Kornati archipelago is a place of raw, elemental beauty. It is the densest archipelago in the Mediterranean, a labyrinth of stone floating in the deepest blue sea imaginable. Uninhabited, wild, and protected as a National Park, it offers the ultimate escape from the modern world.
The Lunar Landscape
George Bernard Shaw famously wrote: 'On the last day of Creation God desired to crown His work, and thus created the Kornati Islands out of tears, stars and breath.'
The archipelago consists of 140 islands, islets, and reefs, 89 of which form a National Park. The landscape is stark and 'lunar'—barren, rocky hills rising from the deep blue sea, stripped of vegetation by the strong Bura wind and sheep grazing. It is a minimalist masterpiece of stone and sea.
A Sailor's Playground
For yachtsmen, Kornati is the ultimate destination. It is a nautical labyrinth where you can sail for days without seeing a car or a hotel. The water here is incredibly clear due to the lack of sandy beaches and sediment.
Navigating between the islands requires skill and attention, but the reward is finding your own private bay where the only sound is the wind and the cicadas. The famous 'Crowns' (vertical cliffs facing the open sea) offer spectacular diving and snorkeling opportunities.
Robinson Crusoe Dining
There are no permanent residents in Kornati, and electricity is scarce. However, hidden in secluded coves are seasonal 'konobas' run by local fishermen from the nearby island of Murter.
These restaurants offer a true 'sea-to-table' experience. There are no menus; you eat what was caught that morning—typically fresh fish, lobster, or lamb raised on the islands—grilled simply over an open fire. It is rustic luxury at its finest.