Croatia Sea Kayaking Rab & Dugi Otok
Croatia Sea Kayaking: day trips in kayak around the islands Rab & Dugi Otok (Video by Detlef Gerritzen, May 2018)
Sea Kayaking Croatia | expedition with Frontier Adriatic
This video was shot during our regular North Adriatic Sea Kayak adventure in May 2015. We started from our base just south of the amazing medieval town of Rab. We paddled around the southern Cape to the east side, where we found remote pebble beach with amazing views to the mainland and National Park North Velebit. It was time to set our first camp and prepare dinner in our improvised kitchen. Due to the nature of such kayaking trip the whole group soon became involved and helped with cooking and cleaning up. This is the beauty of any expedition trip, everyone is involved and is part of the family. This is especially true for sea kayaking expeditions as kayaks are limited with space and everybody needs to carry something to benefit the whole group. The next day we woke up into a sunny morning, stretched our legs, finished breakfast, cleaned the camp and started kayaking north. First we visited cave Medova buža. To enter the cave you have to jump through the small hole and then climb out. All this is not a problem, but in May the problem was temperature of the water, while it is not a big deal to swim in the sea, the cave is in a shade and the water inside is very cold, but there were few of us who accepted the challenge. After the cave, we visited a bay of Lopar, with its sandy beach, which is one of only a few in Croatia, before moving on to the North side of the island Rab to cross the small channel to the island of Sv. Grgur. Sv. Grgur is one of the two prison islands in Croatia. The other one is even more famous, Goli otok. Prison islands were established in 1949 when Croatia was still a part of Yugoslavia. The prison islands were closed in 1988 and today it is possible to visit and explore the ruins of ex prisons. One can also find around 40 bunkers all over the island and a huge water collector made of stone on top of the island. A nice surprise were deers, that moves totally free all around the island and are not afraid of people, so they came close and we actually fed them directly from our hands just in front of our tents. After this historical lesson, the next morning we continued kayaking towards the biggest Croatian island. To reach island Krk we first paddled to the coast of island Prvič, where we could admire beekeepers at their work. As we reached island Krk, once a blue sky, turned into dark clouds and before we managed to reach our camping site we experienced a decent shower, but the rain was soon over so we could easily set up our camp for the night. Actually, one night turned in to two nights as bura started blowing the next morning and it was too risky for our group to continue. Instead, we hiked to the nearby town, Krk, where we enjoyed civilization after a few days and also went for dinner in a restaurant. Like always pizza and a beer tasted even better after such a trip. We had a great time in Krk and the forecast was also promising for the next day. The next morning bura was down and we could continue our adventure, next stop, island Plavnik. Plavnik is a small island between the biggest Croatian islands Krk and Cres. We set our camp on the SW side of this uninhabited island that is today used for hunting. There was a small village once on the island and we went to search for the remains that one can find on top of the island. Besides the ruins, top of the island offered us much more than that. The view from the top is amazing as it is possible to see many surrounding islands and basically you can see the whole route we did, all the way back from island Rab. And seeing the route like this is quite impressive, I must say. In the morning I looked out of my tent and I noticed some company, sheep. Together with warm morning sun and oil-like sea, it was a nice breakfast company. One last kayaking day remained, so we cleaned the camp, packed our sea kayaks and headed towards island Cres. East side of the island Cres offers amazing beaches and some impressive cliffs. And the cliffs were hiding something even more impressive than the cliffs itself, the Griffon Vultures. Island Cres is one of the rear nesting colonies for this species. It was impressive to paddle calm seas, below cliffs while this impressive animal was flying above us with its wingspan of almost 3 meters. After a few amazing days of sea kayaking around and along North Adriatic islands we reached our final destination, beautiful beach just below the town Beli on island Cres. We set our camp and went for a short walk in old oak and chestnut forest in the area called Tramuntana. There we found very interesting things like Roman aqueduct, interesting labyrinths, many abandoned shepherd houses as well as some nice walking and biking trails. Town of Beli is also home of Griffon Vulture rescue center that we were very happy to visit and learn more about this beautiful animal.
If you are interested in sea kayaking holidays in Croatia, please check all of our tours
Sea Kayak Croatia - Rab - Short version
long version:
Sea Kayak Croatia - Rab - Extended version
short version:
Sea kayaking Losinj Croatia
Kayaking paddling trip from island Molat to Silba, Ilovik, around Lošinj and then back.
Winter sea kayaking in Croatia 2018
Polar kayaking conditions in the Adriatic? I know, probably goes in the same story as talking rabbits and Alice from Wonderland, right? Nope. Cold northern fronts have literally paralyzed Croatia (both land and islands). We took the opportunity to go for our coldest paddle ever. Expect snow, ice flowstones and paddling on minus 5 Celzius.
Sea Kayaking Croatia Telašćica Kornati
Sea Kayaking in Croatian national parks Telascica & Kornati in the south of Dugi Otok (Video Detlef Gerritzen, 2019)
Sea Kayak Croatia
This video is a part of Sail-Ho! Croatia TV series
Copyright © Amali Doare 2015, All rights reserved
Sea kayaking Hvar & Pakleni islands - Croatia
Visit us on:
Croatian sunniest island of Hvar offers much more than culture and sightseeing. Come and visit secluded bays and beaches, enjoy crystal blue waters and discover why this is one of the most popular kayaking destinations in Croatia.
We start our tour from small port Križna on a 10min walking distance from Hvar promenade and paddle towards Pakleni islands. The route along islands discovers small heavens on Earth with each move.
Discover one of the best parts of Adriatic from a sea level. This kayaking tour will leave you breathless with no doubt.
Join us today!
Tour highlights:
• daily departure from Hvar and Split.
• visiting Pakleni islands
• stuning views
Sea Kayaking Dubrovnik City Walls - Croatia
Daily Sea kayaking excursion from Dubrovnik - Croatia
Sea Kayaking & snorkeling Dubrovnik
City walls sea kayaking tour is one of most diverse, most fun, and most popular summer outdoor activites in Dubrovnik. Sea kayaking Dubrovnik is by far the best way to truly discover City walls.
On this tour get set to feel the sea salt kiss your face as you marvel at the ancient walls clinging to the steep cliffs. Navigate your kayak through shimmering Adriatic Sea which looks the same today as it did a thousand years ago. Explore hidden caves & beaches, discover legends of the mythical Lokrum Island, learn about fun side of Dubrovnik’s history, tradition, habits and today life and snorkel into the magical sea life. Truly fulfilled & must have experience.
Availability: Every dayfrom 01 of April to the end of October. Departure times are at 9:30 and 13:30h. Sunset tour starts between 16:00 and 17:30h depending on the time of the year.This adventure excursion runs if there are 2 or more people.
Duration: Tour is up to 3 hours long.
Meeting point: Our sea kayaking adventure at Adriatic Sea starts beneath ancient fort Lovrijenac in the small port called Pile, next to restaurant Orhan. Just a minute away from the main entrance of the Old town.
Sea kayaking equipment: a life-jacket, a paddle, a snorkel, a waterproof barrel for personal things, a double seat on the top kayak and, if necessary, a neoprene suit and anorak.
Previous experience: Not necessary
Age: Minimum age is 6 years.
What to Bring: a T-shirt, beach shoes or sandals, a swimming suit, a towel, a hat for sun protection, sunscreen, additional water
Tour highlights: Spectacular view and paddleling beneth the Walls of Dubrovnik, exploring the caves of Lokrum Island, break for snorkeling at the Bete's cave beach
ISLAND OF RAB in 4K | CROATIA | POINTERSTRAVEL
Rab island
The happy Island of Rab sits in the middle of the Gulf of Kvarner, accompanied by dozens of other Croatian islands. Like the Croatian coast itself, this 22 kilometers long and 11 kilometers wide island stretches northwest-southeast and is separated from the mainland by the Velebit channel. Rab has a rich history with many historical figures. Settled by Illyrians in 350 BC, Rab became an ancient Roman municipality in the 1st century BC and developed into the center of the eastern coast of Adriatic, called Felix Arba. The Island of Rab has more sandy beaches than any other place in the Adriatic sea, along with many beautiful rocky beaches paired with some of the cleanest and clearest sea imaginable.
Interesting history of Rab
The first mention of the island goes back to year 360 BC, during the reign of the Roman Emperor Octavian Augustus, who built town walls and gave Rab the title of municipium.
During the Middle Ages, Rab remained a part of the Roman Empire, albeit the eastern part of it. Rab, alongside the rest of the Croatian coast, changed its governance many time; from Romans, to Venetians, the French, Hungarians, Italy, Yugoslavia and finally Croatia.
Rab's rich cultural heritage and cultural and historic monuments make it a popular vacation destination.
Rab - the top tourist destination
The island of Rab is very popular with tourists and families nowadays, mainly for its beautiful nature, beaches, cultural heritage and many medieval-themed events like the Rab arbalest tournament and Rapska Fjera. Rab is also known as one of the pioneers of naturism after the visit of King Edward VIII and Mrs. Wallis Simpson.
Beaches on Rab
Rab is an island with the most sandy beaches on the entire Adriatic. Nevertheless, anyone can find a beach to his or her liking on Rab. Western part of the island holds beachers for cliff lovers while southern part of the island has many beautiful pebbly beaches. If you're more of a sandy beach kind of guy, northern part of the island is your place to be.
In the settlement Palit, you will find Lungo Mare beach which has many amenities. If you want to rent a kayak or maybe a pedal boat, you can do it here. The beach also has showers and public toilets.
If you have kids in tow, beach in Banjol will be your destination; with its shallow sandy coves. Padova 2 and Padova 3 are beaches best suited for small children.
The Pudarica beach near Barbat village is a nudist section where FKK enthusiasts will find their place under the sun. This beach is made for the spectacular views of the Rab old town and offers beautiful sunsets. Characterized by its fine sand and crystal clear sea, Pudarica is easily accessible by car or by boat. You will find free parking near the beach as well. Pudarica is a beach with numerous facilities including fast food, cafes and toilets. This beach is also home for one of the most famous nightclubs on the island; Santos Beach Club.
Kandarola near Frkanj is one of the oldest known nudist beaches in the world. Just a short taxi boat ride away from the port of Rab, you will find a well equipped beach that once hosted King Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson. Extra perk of the beach is that one part of it is reserved for dogs and their owners!
Last, but certainly not the least is Paradise beach or in Croatian Rajska Plaža. Paradise beach is the largest and the most popular sandy beach on Rab. Paradise beach has a shallow sea of about 1 kilometer, which makes it great for children and families. Due to its popularity, expect plenty of facilities and activities to enjoy; from beach volleyball to water slides and parasailing and even beach parties, there is everything your heart can desire!
Check it out in our other video:
Visit the Island of Rab
With its beautiful beaches and rich history, Rab should definitely be one of the destinations on your bucket list. Enchanting Rab Town is the cultural and historical highlight of the island, with its four elegant bell towers. Even when the island is overrun with visitors, you'll still get a sense of discovery wandering its ancient streets and exploring the nearly deserted secluded beaches.
For more information, make sure to install our Pointers - Personal Travel Guide app available for iOS & Android!
About Pointers - Personal Travel Guide:
Pointers is a free personal travel guide to take with you on your next adventure. Download Pointers Personal Travel Guide to quickly locate great destinations, attractions and events in Croatia and South Africa. Explore, and discover Split, Hvar, the island of Pag, Hvar, and Krk. And find the things you enjoy the most.
Get More Pointers:
Mobile App:
Official Site:
Instagram:
Twitter:
Facebook:
Produced by Pointers.
© 2017 Pointers, d.o.o. (LLC). All Rights Reserved.
Paddelparadies - Paddling paradise - Kayak around Prvic Island Croatia
Geführte Seekajaktouren in der malerischen Šibeniker Inselgruppe in Kroatien. Erkunden Sie die Gegend rund um die wunderschöne Insel Prvic in Prijon Kajaks.
Guided seakayak-tours in the scenic archipelago of Sibenik in Croatia. Explore the area around Prvic island in Prijon kayaks.
Alle Informationen:
Croatia sea kayaking holidays
Paddling the clear blue Mediterranean around the Pearl of Adriatic, Dubrovnik - Croatia - with friendly guides.
Paddling 12-14 km per day to Dubrovnik Old City Walls and green Elaphite islands, close to the shore, staying on the island of Lopud.
Croatia: paddling on the adriatic sea
Two weeks and 170km around the Kornati islands of Croatia with a kayak.
If you like to see more from us or this trip just have a look here.
▸ BLOG:
▸ INSTAGRAM:
▸ FACEBOOK:
▸ TWITTER:
________________________________
The music was provided by NCS
[Ship Wrek]
•
•
•
[Zookeepers]
•
•
•
[Trauzers]
•
•
•
Sea kayaking with kid in Croatia/Caves on Dugi Otok
Trip with FeelFree Triyak Kayak to caves on south coast of Dugi Otok in Croatia. More here:
Challenge Family - Brand Ambassador of Challenge Mag - online magazine for outdoor people.
Sea Kayaking Split / Brela - Croatia
Sea Kayaking Split / Brela -
Only one hour driving distance from center of Split there is a small place called Jakiruša - Brela. The beautiful Jakiruša bay is surrounded with the spectacular mountain of Biokovo. There is a sandy beach in Jakiruša, popular with the locals and tourists for swimming and on the west side there is a rocky coast and one of the last untouched bays in this part of the Riviera – bay Vrulja.We launch our sea kayaks on the beach and paddle lightly towards the deserted sandy beaches of the Vrulja bay. We stop to observe the submarine groundwater source that brings 50 m3 of drinking water per second to this place even in the summer. Our paddle adventure takes us to the Vrulja beach where we pause to swim and snorkel in the crystal blue waters.
Availability: Every day from 01 of April to the end of October. This adventure excursion runs if there are 2 or more people.
Pick up from: Split, Omiš and Makarska.
Sea kayaking equipment: a life-jacket, a paddle, a snorkel, a waterproof container for personal things, a double seat on the top kayak and, if necessary, a neoprene suit
Previous experience: Not necessary
Age: Minimum age is 6 years.
What to Bring: a T-shirt, beach shoes or sandals, a swimming suit, a towel, a hat for sun protection, sunscreen, water
Note: This sea kayak tour is available with sit in kayaks upon request.
Tour highlights: Spectacular view of Biokovo mountain from the sea, numerous beaches, high cliffs, underground river spring, snorkeling, cliff diving
Croatian prison islands Sv. Grgur and Goli otok
Short video guide from two day kayak trip on Yugoslavian communist gulag islands Sv. Grgur and Goli otok in northern Adriatic sea (Kvarner bay). Once notorious prison islands today are beautiful islands perfect for sailing and kayaking trips and adventures
Croatia Sea Kayaking, 2017
Highlights from an incredible week-long sea kayaking trip in Croatia from August 27th to September 3rd, 2017.
Croatia Sea Kayaking, 2016
Highlights from a spectacular week-long sea kayaking expedition in Croatia with WOK-Outdoor.
2017 trip can be found here:
Sea kayaking adventures - Split - Croatia
Multi-day kayaking tour, Split, Brač, Hvar and Pakleni islands - Croatia
Our kayaking adventure starts from a 1700 years old city of Split and its Diocletian's palace, visiting the biggest island of Middle Dalmatia - Brač and sunniest Croatian island - Hvar, this tour will enable you to feel as a part of the nature and life that surrounds you. Kayaking, swimming and sunbathing will be combined with unforgettable sunsets, vivid nightlife and Mediterranean cuisine.
Enjoy this short video that shows one day kayaking along the south side of Hvar island.
Details and price can be found on our web page: splitadventure.com