SELECTIVE FORMS OF TOURISM WITH REVIEW ON NAUTICAL TOURISM IN THE REPUBLIC OF CROATIA

Uočavanjem negativnih promjena koje je donosio masovni turizam javila se potreba za modalitetom održivog razvoja turizma, odnosno selektivnih oblika turizma. Veliki značaj za hrvatski turizam i gospodarstvo predstavlja upravo nautički turizam koji se ogleda u prirodnom potencijalu. Hrvatska ima idealne uvjete za razvoj i širenje nautičkog turizma te joj to daje izuzetno veliku prednost nad ostalim Europskim državama. Te prednosti se očituju u prirodnoj razvedenosti obale sa mnoštvo otoka, sigurnih i mirnih uvala, blagom klimom koja je pogodna za nautičare tijekom cijele godine, kao i doživljaj bogate kulturne baštine. . Nautički turizam je posebno važan ne samo kao grana koja značajno utječe na gospodarsku strukturu BDP-a već je on snažan pokretač mnogih komplementarnih djelatnosti kao što su trgovina, ugostiteljstvo, proizvodnja i sl. Cilj ovog rada je prikazati važnost i značaj nautičkog turizma u Republici Hrvatskoj.Noting the negative changes brought about by mass tourism, there was a need for a modality for sustainable tourism development, that is, selective forms of tourism. Of great importance for Croatian tourism and the economy is precisely nautical tourism, which is reflected in its natural potential. Croatia has the ideal conditions for the development and expansion of nautical tourism, and this gives it an extremely big advantage over other European countries. These benefits are evident in the natural indentedness of the coastline with its many islands, safe and peaceful bays, mild climate that is suitable for boaters throughout the year, as well as the rich cultural heritage. Nautical tourism is especially important not only as a branch that significantly influences the economic structure of GDP, but it is a strong driver of many complementary activities such as trade, catering, production, etc. The aim of this paper is to show the importance of nautical tourism in the Croatia