Tawara Adriatic Charters
Your Guide to the Adriatic
The Adriatic Region
one of the most unspoilt locations in the world
beautiful beaches and coastline
more than 1,300 islands and islets
crystal blue waters ideal for snorkelling, swimming and scuba diving
warm temperatures and calm currents provide perfect seafaring conditions
Sea Currents
changing currents can be difficult to notice
influenced by winds, air pressure and sea temperature
average speed is 0.5 knots
currents spurred by north winds can reach 4 knots
speed changes depending on the area and seasons
Location
northernmost part of the Mediterranean Sea
surrounded by the Apennine Mountains and Dinaric Alps
bordered to the west by Italy and to the east by Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Croatia and Albania
Adriatic Sea
separates Italy and the Balkan Peninsula
total area of 53,500 square miles (width 120 miles, length 500 miles)
average depth is 828 feet, the deepest spot is 4,045 feet
surface temperature 27°C in summer, 10°C in winter
many protected marine areas
Climate
features hot dry summers and mild, rainy winters
temperatures in summer can reach 34°C to 38°C
temperatures in winter drop to around 13°C
winter winds are common
Wind and Tides
tidal range is very small from 30 cm to 60 cm
prevailing winds in the area are Bora and Sirocco
Bora - strong northeast wind, brings cold, dry continental air, gusts up to 112 miles per hour
Sirocco - southeast wind, brings humid, warm air, often carrying Saharan sand causing rain dust
these winds often alternate in winter, with an interval of calm