Croatia and the Adriatic coast
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These are some of the really great destinations to explore:
Spilt
We generally start and finnish from Split. Spilt is an amazing city that's worth spending some time looking around with fantastic venues, facilities and restaurants. Such as the deserted palace of the Roman Emperor Diocletian. Stumble across fascinating remains of the palace.
Veli Drevenik
This fine safe harbour, without electricity or water island is popular so requires early entry. But once in there is a great restaurant with amazing grill specials. Budget about 20 EUR for a superb octopus and a drink and check out the spectacular walks & church.
Hvar
This is a busy and not particularly comfortable harbour, no water or leky. Booking helps if you are ok with eating at the Paladin (16th century gothic) and excellent, but generally isn't possible to get in during high season. If you can, you'll find stunning architecture, historic monuments with a Venetian style plus a vivid nightlife that aids sleep in the choppy harbour. Budget 10Eur for a water taxi and 25+ for dinner. There is a great walk up to the Fort - highly recommended.
Korčula
ACI marina provides great facilities, booking advised. Very impressive old Venetian town rich in cultural heritage and the Marco Polo museum. Adio Mare Restaurant is the best in town but lots to choose from. Budget 25 Euros for dinner. Check out some of the tours of the town and Čara the vineyard.
Mljet
Get here early so you can spend time in the National park with a stunning lake and island monastery. The lake is connected to the sea and mooring with good facilities. Try renting a bike canoe swimming and loads of stuff to do. The local speciality fish is fantastic and fits in with the wonderful nature of the place.
Lastovo
Skrivena luka harbour offer good natural shelter whilst anchored or moor under the lighthouse where with special arrangement you can dine on the catch of the day! Built to protect the trade route between Dubrovnik and Venice in 1857. The lighthouse is still operational run by two keepers and their families. Budget about 20 EUR.
Vis
Formerly restricted by the military is now open to share its natural splendour and wartime history of struggles between Venetians, Brits, Italians, Austrians,...
Komiža
Boasting the longest fishing traditions of the Adriatric it has real soul. A must see is the nearby blue cave on Biševo island. The fishing museum, St Nicholas Church. The Baka restaurant is exemplary but budget 30-40 EUR.
Islands of Brac and Svent Klement
The harbour at Milna is the most sheltered on Brac and has good facilities. Milna has traditional quayside tavernas - konobas - and bars and local shops to stock up at. It also has an amazing church - unless you are moored in front of it then the bells drive you mad! Great walks, rock pools and total tranquillity. The other side of the island is about 10 minutes walk away with a lovely bay & beach and open air restaurants. Or sail round in 30 minutes and drop anchor. 
Solta
Solta is one of the smallest inhabited islands in Croatia, Maslinica is really cool, provides good all round shelter but some swell finds its way into the harbour with strong westerly's These are just three of the many islands to explore and chose from.
Blue cave
There is a magical spot with a cave that gets light from underwater and is just amazing. It's a geat dive to as you can swim out into the bay and back...
There is a trek up a river that leads to some really fantastic waterfalls fine swimming and stunning walks. There are just loads of need places to see.
Vis Vis
Big and busy but lots to do; check out the military bunker, Rogač bay, test your adrenalin function with a scooter ride or rent-a-bike and do some wine tasting...Dinner at the Pojoda inn is stunning, Budget 20-30 EUR.
Weather
I've been in early June and the weather was hot in general but with rain and the threat of an occasional local Bora to blow us around a bit. Take wet weather gear, We experienced the finest thunderstorm ever in Hvar.
The benefit of visiting in June is it's not too busy - tends to get invaded later and there can be zip wind. Plus we can take advantage of the sea breezes in the afternoon and still get a good spot on the local quayside as late as 5.00pm.
Whilst temperatures are hot the sea was pretty fresh but really nice when in! supper clear water sea temperature in the summer, about 25C. Summers tend to be dry and hot, winters mild and wet. Average temperatures: January - 5 to 9C, August - 22 to 25C
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People
Croatian's for me at least give the impression that the wants of the overseas visitor are not a priority for them. Like everywhere you tend to get out what you put in.
Great food & wine! Cost - typical of Europe.