Local and authentic
The variety of different tastes in a country so small is astounding. Fresh fish with vegetables, succulent lamb with potatoes or maybe something indigenous.
Whatever dish you choose you can be sure it is homegrown, locally produced and sunbathed in the Mediterranean sun throughout the year. Croatian cuisine is still pretty much the same as it was in the past. Since Croatia is a Mediterranean country we use a lot of Tomatoes, zucchini and of course, virgin olive oil because it gives a remarkable taste to the meals. Vegans and vegetarians can easily find non-animal or non-dairy products here. Try peka (traditional Croatian dish where octopus, veal or lamb are put under a ceramic bell along with potatoes, carrots and tomatoes. The pot is covered with hot coal and the ingredients that are inside are slowly cooked for 2,5 hours. Piece of advice: potatoes are the best part. It goes great with white or red wine
Brodet – fish stew that is made out of different types of fish and crabs. Slowly cooked so the ingredients blend together into a delicious fish stew. Comes with polenta and a mandatory glass of white wine.
Rožata – flan, caramel custard, or caramel pudding is a custard dessert with a layer of clear caramel sauce, contrasted with crème brûlée which is custard with a hard caramel layer on top. It is flavored with the Dubrovnik liqueur rozalin (rose liqueur), which gives the cake its characteristic aroma. Modern variations include vanilla and other flavorings.
Pašticada – a stewed beef dish cooked in special sauce, popular in Croatia. It is often called Dalmatinska pašticada because it originates in Dalmatia region. It requires long and meticulous preparation: first, the meat is pierced and stuffed with garlic cloves, carrot and bacon, then salted and marinated in vinegar overnight. The marinated beef is then roasted and cooked with roasted bacon, onions, parsley root, nutmeg, prunes, tomato paste, water and prosecco up to five hours, depending on the meat. After cooking, the vegetables are blended into a sauce. In Dalmatia it is a meal for important feasts including weddings and other ceremonies. It is usually served with gnocchi or homemade pasta.
Organic and sustainable
Land in Croatia has been cultivated for centuries. Many local restaurants produce their own vegetables, olive oil and wine which they offer in their „konoba“(Croatian word for restaurant). We are proud to say Croatians still produce food like their ancestors did. Agriculture is a very important part of our culture and we refuse to use modern techniques of food production which use a lot of artifical fertilizers. Most of the products you will try in Croatia will be full of natural taste and aroma.
Homegrown seasonable vegetables, fresh fish, olive oil and wines that we are extremely proud of are just a couple of things we promise you will get on your sailing trip with us. We give the outmost attention to the selection of restaurants. Only the places that use organic and homegrown products are the locations where we dine with our guests. We know how to find amazing family owned restaurants with beautiful scenery, places where no one else can come and spoil your atmosphere. Vineyards, farms, guesthouses that will greet you with genuine warmth and that will proudly present to you their way of life. Meet the hosts, get to know them because we want you to feel local with us. Being local in Croatia means enjoying the moment, having a cold drink in the shade while the sun is shining above you, greeting everyone with pomalo( „slowly“) because there is no rush here. Only you and the present moment. This is your time. Enjoy it. With us experience something authentic and different, a vacation you will never forget.
Maximising the value of your experience
We make sure each of our guests experiences something new and unique and that is why every sail is fully customised. We guarantee this will be a vacation you will remember for a long time. It is your time to relax and enjoy. We just help to make it happen! Custom tailored routes – Tell us what you like and expect from this holiday and we will tailor a route just for you. Have us plan a route according to your references. Local experienced skippers- huge knowledge about the area, history, gastronomy and everything else that is needed for your perfect vacation Drone photos- have memorable photos from your vacation
Imagine waking up with the sound of waves splashing on the beach and a flock of birds merrily chirping in the trees. This can be your alarm clock. You slowly get out of bed and put on your swimsuit. Straight from the cabin go to the back of the boat and look underneath you. Nothing but crystal clear water. You jump and immediately a wave of refreshment calms your body and mind. That’s how your day starts with Sailaway Croatia. 7 days of wandering through different islands and bays. Dining in family-owned local restaurants. Vineyard walks. Afternoon naps. Quiet evenings on the boat with a glass of wine in your hand. If you want to escape reality just for a moment join us and lets Sailaway together.
Sustainable tourism
Sailaway Croatia company believes in sustainable tourism. Our mission is to keep positive impact on the environment, society and traditional way of life. During our sails we use eco-friendly products and try to do minimum impact to the marine wildlife.
Sailway Croatia will provide you with a unique experience of the Croatian coast and its summer.