World Oceans day
Many people have a deep love of the sea. Not only because we associate the vastness of the ocean and the changing tides with a sense of constancy, but also because water awakens a kind of primal instinct within us. In addition, up to 60 percent of travellers spend their summer holidays by the sea. Reason enough to stand up for the preservation of this habitat. Since 2009, 8 June has been recognised as World Oceans Day, making it an important day of action.
27. Mai 2026
Hotel right by the Sea
The beautiful boutique hotel Lemongarden is located on the island of Brač, directly on the waterfront promenade of the small village of Sutivan. The sea is therefore an important part of island life and the holiday feeling. Guests who are brought from the airport to the hotel by our boat may, with a little luck, even have the chance to spot dolphins during the crossing.
They hear the gentle lapping of the waves as soon as they get up in the morning and can let this sound softly lull them to sleep. They can watch the fishermen heading out at the break of dawn to catch fresh oysters, squid, prawns and fish from the Adriatic. By the evening at the latest, they can enjoy these treasures right by the water in our restaurant.
On hot summer days, the sea invites you to simply drift and let go. It is a place to cool off, a partner for sport and a place of longing all at once. The hotel’s private beach, the many romantic bays on the island of Brač and the world-famous Golden Horn are the places where summer in Croatia can be experienced at its most beautiful. But the sea is even more than that.
Essential for Survival
Just how important the world’s oceans are as a habitat becomes clear when you look at the bare facts: around 71 percent of the Earth’s surface is covered by ocean. This makes it the largest connected habitat on the planet. 90 percent of it is considered unexplored. More than half of the world’s oxygen supply is produced by phytoplankton. And although it is completely dark from a depth of one kilometre, life still exists there — a remarkable example of nature’s ability to adapt.
For humans, the oceans are both a source of oxygen and a source of food. If they fall out of balance, this has an impact on the entire food chain. Protecting the world’s oceans is therefore of great importance. World Oceans Day on 8 June is intended to raise awareness of this. Through campaigns, documentaries and media coverage, the issue takes centre stage on this day. As a boutique hotel right by the sea, we never forget what a great treasure we have on our doorstep.
The Adriatic as a Home
Croatia shares the coastline of the Adriatic Sea, often simply called the Adriatic, with Italy, Slovenia, Montenegro, Albania, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. This long, narrow arm of the Mediterranean is dotted with more than 1,200 islands, most of which are uninhabited. Incidentally, it was named after the ancient city of Adria. Today, however, this city is no longer by the sea, but lies 22 kilometres inland.
As a habitat, the Adriatic is particularly special. Due to rivers such as the Po, the salt content in the north is lower than in the south. In addition, the Adriatic is only 40 to 50 metres deep in the north, while in the south it reaches depths of more than 1,200 metres. Every now and then, fin whales and sperm whales can even be observed in the southern Adriatic. The climate along the Adriatic is shaped by two winds: the Bura/Bora and the Scirocco.
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