DUBROVNIK AND NERETVA COUNTY © Baldo Mirković / Trpanj Tourist Board
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11 Luka Beach in Trpanj, on the Pelješac peninsula; 12 Kayaking next to the island of Korčula; 13 Windsurfing on Pelješac; 14 The island of Mljet is a favorite nautical destination; 15 Bathing; 16 Diving through the waters of Lastovo; 17 Kitesurfing in the delta of the Neretva River.
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Pelješac's small town of Viganj has hosted both the European and international windsurfing championship.
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© Diving club Geronimo / "Lastovo Archipelago Nature Park" Public Institution
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tipTravelMagazine June 2021 - May 2022
Water sports: One sea, many possibilities If you visit southern Croatia in the summer, seek refreshment from the heat in an activity connected to the sea. Sailing is always a great choice, especially when you have hundreds of enchanting and safe coves and turquoise lagoons at your disposal, which you can easily reach with the help of the refreshing maestral winds that will fill your sails. All you have to do is make sure you have great company on board. Those looking for an adrenaline rush and wind in their hair can try windsurfing at one of the best destinations in the world for that activity. Viganj and Kučište are towns on the Pelješac peninsula where wind constantly blows and allows windsurfers to enjoy themselves all year long. There, windsurfing is much more than a sport - it has become a way of life. Come and see for yourself. In the summer months, you can also enjoy that activity in Brna Cove on the island of Korčula, where, just like in Viganj, you can enroll in a windsurfing school and rent all the equipment you need. Fans of kitesurfing will also find their oasis in southern Croatia, at the very place where the Neretva River meets the Adriatic Sea. Divers can also expect to find a real treat. The undersea world there is rich in incredible diving sites, underwater walls, underwater caves, rich in flora and fauna, but also ancient sites. One of the largest and most attractive in the Adriatic is the site near Cavtat's islets of Mrkan, Bobara, and Supetar. The waters around the islands of Mljet and Lastovo are also home to many amphora sites. Kayaking and canoeing are other attractive ways of exploring the coast and islands and they can be rented in many places. It's especially popular to rent them to row along the Veliko and Malo jezero (Large and Small Lakes) on the island of Mljet. In recent years, stand-up paddleboarding has gained popularity, and not only can you row a SUP in the sea, but also in lakes, such as the Baćina Lakes. Fishermen can also find something for themselves in the DubrovnikNeretva area, along with those who would just like to swim in the sea or lounge next to it in a hidden cove or on pretty beaches. Stone, pebble, sandy... there are beaches to suit everyone's taste. You'll have to find your favorite on your own because that's something we can't do for you. The selection is simply too vast.
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