With its prolific scattering of islands and atmospheric cities, Croatia’s island-strewn Adriatic shore is tailor-made for sheltered cruising; in Greece, the ancient maritime folklore of the various archipelagos is a classicist’s dream; and on Turkey’s Aegean coast, the fusion of east and west creates a thrilling cultural dynamic. For those left cold by mainstream tourist hotspots, the cultural authenticity of the Eastern Mediterranean is very special indeed.
With its prolific scattering of islands and atmospheric cities, Croatia’s island-strewn Adriatic shore is tailor-made for sheltered cruising; in Greece, the ancient maritime folklore of the various archipelagos is a classicist’s dream; and on Turkey’s Aegean coast, the fusion of east and west creates a thrilling cultural dynamic. For those left cold by mainstream tourist hotspots, the cultural authenticity of the Eastern Mediterranean is very special indeed.