Sea of Croatia ... What is it? It’s not a secret for anyone that many tourists who have visited the countries of the Adriatic continue to call it Croatian or Montenegrin, and, at best, Mediterranean. Why at best? Yes, because the first two simply do not exist. So what is the sea in Croatia?
Let's try to figure it out together and remember its name, because this part of the World Ocean really deserves attention.
Sea of Croatia. general description
The Adriatic Sea washes the shores of several countries at once: Croatia, Italy, Montenegro, Slovenia, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina. It separates the Balkan and
Apennine peninsulas. By the way, according to one version, it is believed that such a name was borrowed from the nearby city of Adria (Khadria).
The closed Adriatic Sea is quite shallow, its average depth is 173 m. You can get into it through the Strait of Ortanto, and the Ionian Sea connects it with the Mediterranean Sea. The deepest sea depression is about 1233 m, it is located in the southern part of the sea. And to the north, its depth is only 50 m.
The water in the Adriatic Sea is completely transparent, this indicator is the highest in the world and is 56 m. Yes, and the salinity level of 38 ppm exceeds the average world standards. The local waters are considered quite warm, their temperature does not fall below + 11 °.
Croatia Sea: Special Features
The shores of the Adriatic Sea, located in different
parts of the world, are very different from each other. The Italian west coast is a flat territory. Eastern, belonging to Serbia, Croatia and Montenegro, is the Alpine mountains with a steep descent to the water and numerous islands. In the north of the Italian coast, lagoons and swamps predominate. Sandy beaches and lowlands - in the central and southern parts.
The Northern Riviera, which stretches from the mouth of the Tronto River to Foro, is a flat territory with a succession of golden sandy beaches. Evergreen shrubs of maquis grow on the shores, typical representatives of the Mediterranean, and the dunes here represent a certain border at the junction of green groves and shores. It is here that you can take a look at the fortress of Cherrano, whose walls several centuries ago protected local residents from sea pirates.
Rocks in all its glory rise on the South Riviera. Caves and pebble beaches can not be immediately noticed behind a chain of cliffs and small bays, among them the famous bays of Venus and Vasto are lost. These places have long been chosen by diving enthusiasts to watch the active underwater life.
Sea of Croatia: flora and fauna
The Adriatic Sea is extremely rich in representatives of flora and fauna. In water, there are more than 750 species of various algae, and marine inhabitants - about 350.
The Adriatic Sea ... Croatia thanks to him can offer tourists a huge assortment of delicacies: mussels, oysters, small crabs, sea cucumbers, saucers and hedgehogs are found in shallow water. Depths - the habitat of lobsters, octopuses, cuttlefish, large crabs, cuttlefish, moray eels and eels.
Obeying the strength of the current, transparent jellyfish travel the sea, encountering hydroid polyps that glow in the dark. Sharks in the Adriatic Sea are also found. Most often dwarf and blue swim here, and sea foxes come across. Giant sharks are infrequent guests in the local waters. But the representatives of mammals - seals and dolphins, on the contrary, like to swim in the salty waters of the Adriatic Sea.