About the Adriatic

The Adriatic Sea is a body of water separating the Italian Peninsula from the Balkan peninsula , and the system of the Apennine
Mountains from that of the Dinaric Alps and adjacent ranges. The Adriatic Sea is a part of the Mediterranean Sea. The east coast of the Adriatic is generally bold and rocky with many islands. Many of those islands are inhabited.

Northern Adriatic – Kvarner Region
The island of Cres is the largest island in the sea, slightly larger than nearby Krk. It is also connected to the island of Losinj by a small bridge. Another interesting island in the Kvarner Region is Rab which is located south of Krk and to the east of Cres.


Mid-Adriatic – Dalmatia Region
If you make your way from the north, the first island in the Dalmatia Region you will encounter is Island Pag. It is famous for its lace, cheese, sheep’s milk and olive oil.
As you move further south you will see the islands Ugljan and Pašman, and behind them rests the Island Dugi Otok.


Southern Adriatic – Southern Dalmatia Region
The Southern Adriatic islands are divided into two subregions: Split region and Dubrovnik region.
Directly across from Split lies the island Brač. It is famous for its vineyards and olive groves. Also it is the location of the beautiful beach Zlatni Rat.
A bit to the west of Brač is the island Šolta, and to the south islands Vis and Hvar.
The island Hvar is surrounded by crystal cobalt sea, many springs of water and the largest number of sunny hours.
In the Dubrovnik region the northern most island is Korčula, an island with the most legends and monuments. Marco Polo, the famous traveler and travel book writer who was believed to have been born on Korčula.
Along the Pelješac peninsula you will see the island Mljet. Its entire western part has been proclaimed a national park.
Out in the open sea you can find the island Lastovo.

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