The Adriatic Sea stretches between the Balkan and Apennine peninsulas. It is semi-closed and belongs to the Mediterranean Sea basin. This sea washes the shores of Croatia, Slovenia, Italy, Albania, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Adriatic is connected to the Ionian Sea by the Otranto Strait. This site is located between Italy and Albania. The map of the Adriatic Sea allows you to see the largest bays: Manfredonia, Venetian and Trieste.
This sea got its name from the city of Adria. It was founded on Italian lands in the 6th century BC. NS. It was a large port city that could not withstand the elements. He "moved", making room for sea water. At present, Adria is 22 km away from the sea.
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The Adriatic Sea is 800 km long and 225 km wide at the most. Its total area is 144 thousand square meters. km. In the northern part of the Adriatic, the maximum depth is 20 m, and in the southeast, this figure is 1230 m (between Montenegro and Bari). The deep area begins close to the coast. The bottom of the sea is a hollow with a slight slope. The eastern coast of the Adriatic Sea is mountainous. The Dalmatian Islands are located in this sea area.
Climatic conditions
The air temperature is strongly influenced by winds. However, there are no powerful storms here, so the sea is considered one of the calmest in the world. The average water temperature in summer is +25 degrees, and in winter it is +10 degrees. During the summer season, the weather is mostly clear. During the winter months, it is cloudy and rainy over the Adriatic. The salinity of the water is about 37 ppm. In the Adriatic Sea, semi-daily tides with a maximum height of 1.2 m.
Flora and fauna
The Adriatic Sea is considered the most transparent sea on the planet. The cleanliness of its beaches is confirmed by the blue flag of UNESCO. The flora and fauna are rich. The coastal areas are home to echinoderms, crustaceans, molluscs and other marine life. More than 750 species of algae have been found in this sea. Crystal clear water, diverse fauna and flora, and the presence of safe coves are the factors that make the Adriatic an attractive destination for divers. Here are the right conditions for those learning navigation. Varied currents, local winds, branched shores make sailing on a yacht very interesting.
