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Whether your Croatian sailing trip is headed north or south from the home port of Marina Frapa, read here the best route instructions and places worth stopping.
Our long sailing experience has taken our crew to authentic small towns and villages that should not be missed on a sailing trip in Croatia. From the destinations worth seeing, you can choose the ones you and your group like best and stop there to spend a moment.
When you rent a boat from us, you can always use it on the Saturday of the rental week no later than 5 p.m. If you want the boat to be used earlier, you can agree on this when drawing up the boat rental contract. For an additional fee, you can get the early-check-in service, which makes it possible to use the boat earlier in the afternoon. With an earlier rental period, you can plan your route on the first day of the rental.
The island of Vis is part of the most untouched Croatian archipelago. The island was opened to tourists in the early 2000s. The main occupation is fishing and wine growing. The fishing village of Komiza, located on the southwest coast, has been a base for fishermen for centuries, if not millennia. The fishing tradition can be seen and tasted: the top level of the seafood restaurants is worth tasting for yourself. The history of Vis dates back to ancient times, when the Greeks still inhabited the island called Issa. Vis is the oldest settlement in the Adriatic Sea.
The harbors of the town of Vis (the town's beach, as well as Kut on the eastern side of the bay), and the harbors of Komiza are excellent options for staying the night. You can get electricity and water from Kut, and there are also toilets and showers at the piers on the city beach.
In the bay you can also stay at anchor and on a buoy. Adjacent to the Stoncica peninsula in the northeast is the charming bay of Stoncica with popular restaurants. An excellent anchorage if there is no wind from the north. You can also anchor to the north in Rogačić, Gradac and Okljucna.
It's a bit longer to Komiza, but it's worth it. The small fishing village fills up with boaters in the course of the evening, and there is also an opportunity for red boats to stay if there is no space on the pier. Here you will find numerous fish restaurants and the village is very attractive. Every year, between November and December, an old wooden boat is burned here in honor of St. Nicolas, the patron saint of fishermen in the village.
Like Vis, Lastovo has also been geographically significant for Croatia in terms of defense. That's why it was opened to tourists only twenty years ago. Defense is reminded of the caves used by the navy around the island.
Lastovoo is connected to Prezba island on the northwest coast by a bridge. There are great anchorages on both sides of the bridge, but also a few piers. The bay on the north side is called Mali Lago. There is a small village on the cape of Lahti, and there is also a pier. The bay on the south side is called Velji Lago, there is also a hotel and the moorings of the Pasaduri pier with facilities. There are several very sheltered anchorages in the bay of Velji Lago. Lastovo's ferry connection operates via Ubli in Velji Lago. You can also get fuel here and there are a couple of shops and a post office in the village.
On the southern shore of Lastovo, a little east of Ubl, there is a very sheltered large anchor bay of Skrivena Luka. Skrivena Luka translates into English as “Hidden Bay” and it is exactly that as its name suggests. It is difficult to see the bay from the open sea. Lahti has one restaurant with docks, "Porto Rosso". Good docks, electricity, water and showers. The large restaurant is filled to capacity in the evenings. So you should book a table if you want to eat in a restaurant. At the back of the restaurant is a fine peka oven. Peka is a traditional way of preparing various specialties in Croatia, usually meat and vegetables, which are slowly cooked under an iron or clay lid covered with charcoal.
On the north coast of Lastovo is the charming little village of Zaklopatica in a sheltered bay. There are a couple of restaurants in the village, we have tried Augusta Insula. The piers at the restaurants are of course free if you dine in the restaurant. From Zaclopatica you can explore the town of Lastovo, which is located a few kilometers inland. The small town is very interesting with houses from the 16th century and stone streets. The houses have special chimneys, like minarets. The town of Lastovo has a bank, post office, doctor's office, tourist information and a few shops.
Brac's neighboring island of Solta offers authentic Croatian atmosphere and great stopping places for sailors. The village of Maslinica attracts with its west coast, and the nearby sheltered anchorage of Sesula is an excellent place to stay overnight.
On the north coast, Rogac serves as a ferry hub and offers a fuel station, but a more attractive option is Necujam Bay – a spacious and beautiful harbour suitable for anchoring or mooring. Travelling east, the village of Stomorska is particularly charming when illuminated at night.
The beautiful bays on the south coast, such as Livka, Vela Travna and Stracinska, invite you to swim in the clear waters. However, it is worth considering the openness to southeast and southerly winds in these bays.
Hvar is known as a bustling tourist destination, but there is much more to the island than its namesake capital. It is not advisable to head to Hvar harbour by boat, which is cramped and prone to rough seas. Instead, the Pakleni Islands, a few miles away, offer great anchorages and the ACI Marina Palmizana, which has a convenient taxi boat connection to Hvar town.
On the other side of Palmizana, Vinogradisce Bay attracts with its clear waters and the famous Zorin restaurant, where it is advisable to book a table in advance. There are also other wonderful anchorage bays on the Pakleni Islands, such as Stipanska Bay and the beaches of Marinkovac and Planikovac.
The southwest, west and northwest shores of the island of Hvar are full of sheltered anchor bays. The small village of Vrboska on the northern shore is definitely worth a visit. A community called Little Venice at the end of a long, sheltered bay. There is an interesting, very old church on the hill in the middle of the village, which is worth visiting. Vrboska is worth visiting more, there you can find nice places, such as a winery, vineyards, a beach on the other side of the cape and even a Nudist Beach at the tip of the cape. Beautiful bridges take you over a canal that continues like a river. Here, in addition to the village pier, is the ACI Marina Vrboska.
Just a few miles further from Vrboska is the town of Jelsa. Jelsa is being developed a lot these days and around Jelsa you can find e.g. holiday apartments for rent. The dramatic bay of Pokrivelik is still some distance east of Jelsa. At the eastern tip of the island is the charming little town of Sucuraj.
If Hvar is a jetset place, then the town of Stari Grad charms with its different atmosphere. It is said to be the oldest city in Croatia, already founded by the Greeks. The city is also called Old Town–Stari Grad. There is a pier on the town's beach where you can get electricity and water. In Lahti, in front of the city, you can stay in the bow of the buoy. In addition, on the left side (north side) of the long bay, there are countless fine, sheltered anchorages along the way, e.g. Tiha. The old town of Stari Grad is one of our favorites. There is also our favorite restaurant Antika, which is always full. So you should reserve a table in advance.
The southern coast of Hvar is more rugged and less full of sheltered bays. Near Hvar town, the small village of Milna is worth a visit, and there are a few other idyllic villages around it. The southern coast is best explored by car if you are spending a longer time on the island.
Located south of Hvar, Scedron is a real hideaway – there are only a few houses on the island and four anchorage bays. Monastir and Lovice are the most famous. Lovice is bigger and busier, but its two bays are lined with traditional Croatian taverns where you can enjoy local delicacies such as freshly caught fish.
The natural and peaceful little town, also called Little Dubrovnik, enchants with its atmosphere. You won't experience huge tourist crowds here, just the authentic Croatian atmosphere. The island of Korcula near the Peljesac peninsula is the second most forested island in Croatia.
The Greeks once called Korcula Korkyra Melaina. The capital of the island is also called Korcula. It is a typical medieval small town.
Korcula attracts tourists and it can be very busy in high season. ACI Marina Korcula is good to be in good time in midsummer. The city also has another pier on the other side of the cape. In the north and west winds, it is just annoyingly exposed to the sea.
Marco Polo (1254-1324), the famous world traveler, is said to have been born in Korcula. There are enough boutiques and restaurants named after him in the city. The old town, located on a small hill, is pretty with narrow alleys. Korcula has history, art and culture. You can also anchor in front of the town of Korcula, on the south side of the island of Badija. There is a Franciscan monastery on the beach. If you don't want the hustle and bustle of Korcula, a quieter place to stay can be the village of Lumbarda, a few miles south of Korcula. There is a bus connection to the city from there.
There are other nice places on the island. The small village of Brna halfway along the southern coast is charming. The sailboat can be anchored in the middle of the bay of the village or on the other side of the cape in a smaller bay. The anchor fee is collected in both places. Sailing west, we reach the village of Prizba. There is a holiday settlement in the village, a small bay on both sides of the cape. You can anchor to the breakwater in the western bay. On the southwest coast is Tri Luke's anchor bay. The best protection can be found on the western shores, but it is good to remember that the bay is well open to the entire southern Adriatic Sea.
At the western tip of Korcula is the town of Vela Luka, and in the large Lahti surrounding the town, there are a few smaller bays suitable for anchoring, e.g. shallow bay of Gradina. Vela Luka is a bigger place and you can get fuel here, as well as grocery stores, a pharmacy, a hospital and a post office.
The Kornati National Park in northern Dalmatia is one of Croatia's eight national parks. Located south of Zadar and west of Sibenik, this wonderful travel experience for boaters was declared a national park in 1980. The park covers an area of 220 square kilometers and includes 89 small islands and islets. The Kornati Islands are an opportunity for the "explorer" to experience a piece of the most natural Croatia.
Šibenik is located approx. 50 km north of Trogir, 45 minutes by taxi from Split airport. If you want and can fly to Zadar, the distance from Zadar airport to Sibenik is approx. 80 km (approx. 60 min).
Šibenik is a port city in the estuary of the Krka river. There are approx. 46,000 inhabitants in the city. Sibenik, like many other cities in Croatia, is also an ancient city, which received city rights in 1298. Here, too, there is one UNESCO world heritage site, St. James's Cathedral. An international children's festival is organized annually in the city.
D-Marin Mandalina in Šibenik is located a few kilometers from the city center. The marina is the only marina in Croatia that can receive megayachts.
From Šibenik you can conveniently sail to Krka National Park to Skradin to the popular Krka Falls, Skradin is less than 15 nautical miles (nm) away. The magnificent Kornati National Park is also only a day's journey from Šibenik.
Skradin is a small, charming and full of flavor town located in Šibenik-Knin County at the mouth of Krka National Park. The distance from Šibenik is approx. 17 km and from Split approx. 100 km.
Krka National Park is definitely worth experiencing: The National Park is known for its incredible waterfalls and turquoise water.
As elsewhere in our sailing tips, Skradin will also have an authentic Croatian atmosphere in the form of food, culture and historical sights.
Taste tip: On the way to Skradin, you will find oyster and mussel farms, where you can buy fresh morsels. The eel in Skradin will blow your mind, and in Komiza you should try the lobster, not to mention many other local specialties.
Zadar is probably known for its sunset, which has been said to be one of the finest in the world.
Already in 1964, the film director Alfred Hitchcock stated: "The sunset in Zadar is the most beautiful in the world and incomparably better than in Key West, Florida."
Finland has good air connections to Split and Dubrovnik. That is why the main ports of departure are the marinas in the Split area and Dubrovnik.
In addition to the most important ports presented above, there are numerous (smaller) ports and marinas on the coast, especially Marina Kremiki in Primosten. Further north, Rijeka, Pula and Rovinj are worth mentioning.
Biograd na Moru is north of Sibenik, just a 20-minute taxi ride from Zadar Airport. The distance to Split airport is 125 km, or a taxi ride lasting more than an hour.
Biograd is a small town in the most ideal location in the middle of the Croatian coast. From here it is possible to go both south and north, there are islands and the sea in both directions. Biograd hosts the famous boat fair every year in October. It is almost a mecca for boaters.
Biograd has two large marinas next to each other, Marina Kornati and Marina Sangulin, both full-service marinas.
Note: When planning your sailing itinerary in Croatia, it is worth considering how many hours you want to sail per day. Compare this with your charter time and weather forecasts. Don’t forget to ask us for ready-made sailing itineraries! They include distances between destinations and estimated sailing times. You can also adjust your plans during your sailing holiday. If you decide to stay a second night with your group, for example, in one of our favorite destinations: the peaceful and authentic Korčula, which can be found as the last “must” stop on the route south from Marina Frapa, after the town of Hvar.
When moving along the coast, you should find out about the anchorages and the services at the stopovers once you have decided on the final route.
The total length of the route can basically be 100-150 nm / week and day trips 15-30 nm. However, it is good to be prepared for unexpected situations and possible route changes. The most important thing in a sailing holiday is enjoying the sea without rush and stress! You should always update the sailing plan at the beginning of the holiday according to the weather forecast, so that you can choose a downwind for your holiday sailing.
We have long experience in sailing Lagoon catamarans and charter services. If you want more information about boats or our services, don't hesitate to contact us!
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