Faced with some difficult weather conditions, Dee finds sanctuary on the popular island of Hvar. She discovers, whatever the weather, there’s plenty to explore on Croatia’s islands.  

With Binko as her guide, Dee takes in the UNESCO heritage site of the Church of St John and learns about the UNESCO protected Hvar traditions like lace making, Dalmatian songs (known as clapa), and even drystone walling. Binko shares with her the story of Hvar and Croatia, talking about how its culture has been influenced by the part it played in Greek, Roman, and Christian civilisations. 

Dee also returns to Vis to find out about some more recent history, discovering Vis’s military past and learning more about the 30km of bunkers that run beneath the island. 

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Our six-part Cruising in Croatia series follows Dee’s complete sailing adventure through the stunning Croatian islands, sharing practical tips, beautiful anchorages and honest experiences to help you plan your own sailing holiday. With new episodes every week, subscribe to the RYA Sail and Motor Cruising YouTube channel to make sure you don’t miss a thing.