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The rise of windsurfing in Croatia paralleled the rise of sailing. The
winds sweeping up and down
Croatia's coast have created ideal conditions for windsurfing and the
sport has been growing in popularity for the last 20 years. From Istria in
the north to Dalmatia in the south, the coastline is dotted with wonderful
windsurfing locations. Most of them have windsurfing
schools. If you've
never hit the waves before, you'll want to take a course.
Here are some
of the best
windsurfing destinations in Croatia:
- Premantura Peninsula in Istria.
Just south of Pula, the
northeasterly bora winds can blow up to 40 knots on the Premantura
peninsula. Kamenjak is a popular spot. And there are some desolate
beaches lining the shore for the non-surfing set.
- Preluk in Kvarner
This
sheltered bay between Rijeka and Opatija is easily reached from either
place. The northerly tramontana winds is best in the early morning
(too bad for clubbing in Rijeka)..
- Baska on Krk Island
It's a northeasterly bora wind and Baska is
one of the best beaches in Croatia.
- Bol on Brac Island
One
of the best windsurfing spots on the coast with the mild maestral blowing
gently in the morning (great for beginners) and more fiercely in the
afternoon.
- Viganj on the Peljesac peninsula
Another
must for dedicated windsurfers, this place, near Orebic, has hosted
windsurfing championships. There are a number of windsurfing schools.
Further Resources
www.windsurfing.hr --Windsurfing
in Istria
www.surf-shop.com.hr--Windsurfing
on the Peljesac peninsula
Croatian Windsurfing Federation --in
Croatian only; information about events
Big
Blue --Windsurfing in Bol
Related Pages
Adventure Travel in Croatia
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