Kornati Chorvatsko 〈TOP-RATED – Guide〉

Unlike the lush, green islands of the north (Krk, Rab), Kornati is almost barren. The island chain consists of 89 islands, islets, and reefs, covering 320 square kilometers. The stone is karst—sharp, white, and exposed to the sun.

Kornati is not for everyone. If you want sandy beaches, pine trees, and shade, go to Brac or Hvar. Kornati is harsh. It is hot. There is no shade except on your boat. kornati chorvatsko

There is a moment, about an hour into the boat ride from Murter, when the engine slows down and the captain points toward the horizon. You squint against the Adriatic sun, and then you see it: a jagged line of white-grey stone rising from an electric blue sea. Unlike the lush, green islands of the north