Why are Kornati Favorite Sailing Destination?

Sailing in the National Park Kornati

Out of 152 of the Kornati islands, 89 of them were declared a national park in 1980, because of the extraordinary beauty of landscape, the rich flora and fauna and the abundance of natural bays. Kornati are a unique experience for those who love crystal clear sea, peace and quiet, as well as the nautical and diving paradise, thanks to its numerous coves, bays and “wild” ports. There are also eight cleared up and marked hiking trails and they all lead to lookouts from which is possible to see the whole Kornati archipelago and some of its most beautiful areas. The name comes from the word corona, which means a crown, a name given to the biggest attraction of the archipelago – the vertical cliffs and rocks, facing open sea.

Where to Eat

Although the Kornati Islands are not permanently inhabited, there are a few labourer's and fishermen's houses scattered around well preserved bays on islands Žut, Sit, Kornat and surrounding islands, which are today restaurants and accommodation and have become the favorite destination of navigators and other tourists. A wide variety of local specialties has something for every food lover: brodet (fish stew) with polenta, scampi stew, octopus baked under an iron bell and many more. The island of Katina has the oldest konoba in the Kornati Islands – Mare, and it is possible to access it only by sea. Tavern Robinson is located on the Island of Kornat in a bay Vrulje. Their specialties are many types of food “under the lid”, soups and fish meals.