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.
