Kornati excursion
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Kornati tour
If you want to explore Kornati, the pearl of the Adriatic, the best option is to make a Kornati tour by boat. Kornati islands captivate sailors no matter the time of year as they welcome between 2600-2700 sunshine hours annually. The whole area of Kornati spreads across 320 km2, with 150 islands, islets, and cliffs most of which are in the protected area of the National Park. As a part of the Kornati tour, you have a unique opportunity to explore pristine nature to the fullest. Pack your beach equipment to explore the true grandiose power of nature and the rest leave to us.
Kornati boat tour
On the Kornati boat tour, we take you on a full-day trip to the most indented part of the Mediterranean. Kornati landscape is perhaps the most impressive on the open sea where steep slopes rise high above the sea. At sea, you will have an opportunity to admire towering geological formations that have become a popular feature of Kornati – high vertical cliffs or “crowns”, as they have been called for centuries. We will take you to see hundreds of yards of drywalls, 80 meters (270 feet) tall cliffs, sandy beach Lojena, natural phenomenon Magazinova škrila, Our Lady of Tarac Church, Tureta Fort, and many more.
Kornati Excursion: The main stops
Crowns of Kornati – Towering vertical cliffs
The most popular phenomenon in the park is the ‘crowns’, i.e. towering vertical cliffs facing the open sea which were created as a result of geological changes in the distant past. The crowns were created as a consequence of the tectonic movement of Africa towards the north and its crash into the European continent. It represents the surface extending from Istria to central Dalmatia. The highest cliff on Kornati islands is Klobučar (80 meters), followed by Mana (65 meters), Rašip Veliki (64 meters), Obručan (50 meters), and Piškera (45 meters). The deepest crown is also located on Piškera, plunging 90 meters deep into the sea.
Magazinova Škrila – Natural phenomenon
Another natural phenomenon on the Kornati boat tour is “Magazinova škrila”, also called “Ploča”, or “Vela ploča”. It sits below the highest peak of the Kornati, Metlina (237 meters), inclining towards the sea. Good starting points for visiting Magazinova Škrila are bays Kravjačica, Strižnja, or Vruje. This geological phenomenon attracts special attention to the numerous karst forms of Kornati. It is between 63 and 86 meters wide and 160 meters long, probably caused by a landslide after a strong earthquake. In order to get to the Škrila, we will have to ‘trespass’ on private property, so remember not to compromise it in any way – especially not by skipping over or demolishing the drywall, or disturbing sheep.
Dry stone walls – Monuments of human labor
Above the blueness, it is almost just the starkness of the stone. On the Kornati excursion, you will have an opportunity to see monuments of human labor – dry stone walls. Hundreds of meters of drywalls, handmade artifacts, were erected in the late 19th century. They were built to o preserve the property, but also to protect the pasture and prevent sheep from moving from one property to another. The interesting fact is that all walls were built just as high as it is necessary to prevent sheep from jumping over them and crossing to someone, yet just as wide as needed to prevent the wind from destroying them.
The remains of Illyrian forts
The first confirmed colonization of the Kornati dates to the Illyrians who began building small square forts on the island. They were mainly herders but fishing also had an important role in their economy. Apart from sheep breeding, Illyrians also engaged in fishing, so the dwellings served both as a place to live and as a storehouse. Illyrian forts are now a valuable historical heritage whose number speaks of the good population of the island at that time.
Lojena – Sandy beach
Lojena is the only sand beach on the Kornati islands and a real source of biodiversity. The whole area of the Kornati islands is attractive for divers – the only ones who know the story of all the colors of the depths below the Kornati cliffs. Don’t forget to bring your snorkeling gear! Kornati underwater is pristine and transparent because the light penetrates deep into it, creating a unique habitat for fish and various colorful corals. Thanks to its underwater world, the Kornati teems with nautical activities, notably diving and snorkeling.
Lojena – Sandy beach
Lojena is the only sand beach on the Kornati islands and a real source of biodiversity. The whole area of the Kornati islands is attractive for divers – the only ones who know the story of all the colors of the depths below the Kornati cliffs. Don’t forget to bring your snorkeling gear! Kornati underwater is pristine and transparent because the light penetrates deep into it, creating a unique habitat for fish and various colorful corals. Thanks to its underwater world, the Kornati teems with nautical activities, notably diving and snorkeling.
Kornati National Park from Zadar
The Kornati is not riddled with busy resorts, and flyers littering your tracks, offering competitive boat tours nor tainted with the footsteps of tourists. You have the complete freedom of making your own choice. Kornati excursion by boat can be accessed from Zadar, Murter, Pakostane, Vodice, Split, and Biograd. The best way to organize the visit to Kornati National Park from Zadar is to check through the itineraries and see what suits your schedule and preferences the best. Our boats are safe and comfortable, perfect for experiencing the spectacular coastline of Dalmatia. Grab your snorkeling gear, and pack your swimsuits and beach towels to enjoy a full-day Zadar Kornati boat trip.
Kornati Private tour
Choose our Kornati private tour and enjoy this unique archipelago. You can make your own itinerary, according to your wishes and we will do our best to make this trip memorable. Kornati private tours leave everyone breathless with a sense of fulfillment. Choose a destination and our professional skipper will ensure that everything goes according to plan. To date, 850 species of animals and 353 species of algae have been recorded in the Kornati national park, including 61 species of corals! Spend an unforgettable time exploring hidden bays, secluded beaches, and a rich underwater world on a fully guided Kornati day trip. Join us on an exciting speedboat ride with friends or a family one-day trip. You do you!