We all dream of an
unforgettable experience that we will tell our grandchildren about one day. We have the perfect idea for you. Why not experience a completely new adventure during your next stay in Croatia and soar to great heights.
Skydiving will bring you unforgettable moments and a feeling of freedom, plus you will have a
stunning view of the Adriatic Sea and the coast.
In this article, we will introduce you to numerous places such as
Istria, Kvarner and Dalmatia where you can start the
adventure of a lifetime. If you are ready for the jump of your life, Croatia is the ideal destination where you can enjoy this
extreme sport. Speaking about flying, did you know that the inventor of the parachute, Faust Vrancic, was born in the beautiful town of Sibenik?
For the perfect experience of your first jump, there is
tandem jumping, which means that you will jump in pairs with an
experienced instructor, with whom you will not have to worry about the timely opening of the parachute, but instead, you can enjoy the
feeling of freedom. Besides the theoretical and practical training, you will also get a panoramic flight where you can
enjoy the beautiful Croatian landscapes. After the door of the plane opens, what follows is an unforgettable experience where you will forget all your fears and
just indulge in pleasure.
Istria
Be free like a bird, feel the air stream and enjoy the
beautiful view of the Istrian peninsula and the turquoise blue Adriatic Sea. There are many aero-clubs in Istria that offer a variety of content such as tandem jumping, parachute school, panoramic flights and so on.
- Porec - Fly club Porec - Not far from the centre of Porec there is a sports airport and parachute club Fly club Porec, which offers its guests and members unforgettable moments. The jump is performed at a height of 2,500 m to 4,000 m, and the free fall lasts up to 55 seconds. During the jump, you can enjoy the view of the coast and the city of Porec, which is only a few kilometres away from the starting point. For more information visit: https://www.flyclubcro.com
- Medulin - Club Slobodni pad - This interesting team will offer you a unique feeling and a beautiful view. The jump is performed above Medulin, only 15 minutes by car from Pula. The jump is performed at a height of 3,000 m and the free fall lasts about 30 seconds. Your entire tandem experience will be recorded by your instructor using the latest equipment, so you can experience your first tandem jump all over again. For more information visit: https://slobodanpad.hr/tandem-skok-padobranom-istra/
Kvarner
- Island of Losinj - Aeroclub Cumulus - Above the island of Losinj you can enjoy beautiful views from the air. The Losinj sports airport was built in 1985, while in 2008 it hosted the World Cup in skydiving for the first time. Every year, numerous events take place, such as the "Skydiving Photo Contest", in which the best photo taken in the air is selected, and the "Christmas Boogie", which is a unique New Year's Eve in the air. The jump is performed over the islands of Losinj and Unije at a height of 2,500 m, with the free-fall itself lasting 25 seconds. The jump is intended for people aged +14 and over (those under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian). For more information, contact the Cumulus aero-club team: https://aeroklubcumulus.wixsite.com/cumulus/about
Dalmatia
- Zadar - Skydiving Zadar - In addition to beautiful panoramic flight scenes, this professional team of first-class skydivers will prepare unforgettable moments for you that you will never forget. The whole tandem experience begins with a panoramic flight over the Kornati National Park, numerous islands of the Zadar archipelago and the island of Pag. Once the plane reaches an altitude of 3,500 m, it's time to jump into the craziest experience of your life. The free fall lasts 45 seconds, at a speed of 200 - 220km / h. If you book your tandem jump appointment in time, it is possible to experience a tandem jump during a sunset. As A. Hitchcock once said, "The sunset in Zadar is the most beautiful in the world and incomparably better than the one in Key West, Florida", so don't miss this opportunity. For more information visit: https://adventure-driven-vacations.com/tour/skydiving-zadar-tandem-jump/
- Split and Hvar - Aeroclub Tandem - Experience a feeling that cannot be described in words and jump over the largest Dalmatian city of Split or the island of Hvar. The professional team will guide you through a short theoretical and practical training and then climb to the heights with you. The flight takes about 20 minutes, to reach a certain altitude. During the panoramic flight, you will be able to enjoy the beautiful landscapes of Dalmatia and its islands. Once the instructor has completed all safety preparations, your tandem skydiving adventure will begin. The jump is performed at an altitude of 3,000 - 3,600 m, with the free-fall lasting between 40 and 55 seconds. For more information visit: https://www.tandem.hr/tandem-skok-padobranom-zagreb/
In addition to this beautiful sport, you can also enjoy other
air sports in Croatia such as
paragliding, hang gliding, wing-suit, base jumping and
numerous panoramic flights. However, we must warn you about one thing! Once you have landed after your first flight or jump, you
will want to do it again countless times. When you will be staying in one of
our beautiful villas, we recommend you to experience an unforgettable
adrenaline rush and enjoy an indescribable feeling of freedom.
Ana-Marija Tot
28.3.2022
MY ISTRIA GUIDE
