In the center of Dalmatia lies Rogoznica, a town and a port situated on the isle of Koper, connected to the mainland by earth bridges. Nestled between major points of maritime travel, Rogoznica is an inviting location to add to any sailing itinerary and because of the intriguing location of its port, Rogozinica is known to be one of the safest harbors in the Adriatic. Marina Frapa in the Soline Bay caters to all nautical needs, making it a desirable place to charter a yacht and explore the extremely indented coastline of central Dalmatia. Packed to the brim with secretive bays and tiny isles, the sailing area around Rogoznica offers plenty of chances for sea adventures and exploring.
Why choose Rogoznica as you starting point?
A unique location in this part of the world, the town of Rogoznica was built on Koper island, which was surrounded by land on all sides, but today is connected to the mainland with artificial stone mounds. Rogoznica is the most protruded part of the Adriatic coastline, making the geographic specifications of Rogoznica truly one of a kind. With forest covering large chunks of the area, Rogoznica is a paradise for all sailors wanting to enjoy warm sea, beautiful beaches, pine forests and an overall pleasant sailing holiday.
What to do and see on your yacht charter holiday in Rogoznica?
With centuries of history marking every stone and every street, Rogoznica feels like a blast from the past. Many ancient churches proudly stand even today: Our Lady of the Chapel, the church of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Heaven and the church of St. Nicholas. The "Dragon's Eye" salt water lake is a natural phenomenon, in the vicinity of Rogoznica, worth checking out because of the unique characteristics of the lake`s waters that produce many biochemical reactions not seen in other lakes this type. Near the salt lake is the Milina cave, an oasis of serenity for those more introvertedly inclined. With nearly 60 km of coastline, summer enthusiasts will have a large number of beaches to choose from. Art Beach is mostly rock and populated by the locals, not suitable for families. Miline is a pebble beach in the center of Rogoznica, located in a protected bay ideal for children and packed full during the peak summer months. Sepurina beach is a Blue Flag pebble beach, meaning the water is clean and the service is top notch. The summer stages of Rogoznica sync beautifully with the picturesque surroundings, so the night time entertainment has a constantly pretty background to which various events are organized, most famous being Rogoznica fishing nights.
When is the best time to sail in Rogoznica?
Being that Rogoznica separates the North from the South Adriatic, it is no surprise that a very specific series of climatological occurrence happen here. At Cape Planka, there is often an unwelcoming element of confrontational wind behaviors -Bura, the northern wind, clashes with the Jugo, the southern wind, creating a dynamic clash of sea and wind currents. The warmest time to visit Rogoznica is in July, when the air temperatures reach 33 degrees Celsius, followed by August and June. July and August are also the busiest months for Rogoznica, so when crowds of people pour in during these months, prices skyrocket and accommodations for personnel and boats are in short supply.