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Six sailing regions, from Istria to Dubrovnik

Where to sail in Croatia

Croatia’s Adriatic coast splits into six sailing regions. The Dalmatian coast includes North Dalmatia, Šibenik and Krka, Central Dalmatia and South Dalmatia. We cover Central Dalmatia, around Split, and in South Dalmatia the islands of Korčula, Lastovo and Mljet. Split's county recorded the most boats in transit in 2025.

6sailing regions
1covered so far
216nautical ports, 2025 (Official source, )
86marinas, 21 of them on land, 2025 (Official source, )
The Pakleni islands and ACI Marina Palmižana from the hills above Hvar town, yachts at anchor, Vis on the horizonPhoto: “Pakleni otoci - panoramio (4)” by Dejan Sekuloski, CC BY 3.0, resized
Aerial of Zlatni rat beach at Bol with Vidova Gora mountain behindPhoto: “Luftbild vom Strand Zlatni rat mit Blick auf den Berg Vidova Gora in Bol, Kroatien” by dronepicr, CC BY 2.0, resized
Aerial of Split with ACI Marina Split, Marjan hill, the Riva and the islands beyondPhoto: “Aerial view of Marina Split in Croatia” by dronepicr, CC BY 2.0, resized

Written by Domagoj Franc, editor. Reviewed by Ivor Benko, skipper (Croatian skipper's licence, category C).

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All 17 facts on this page name their source, the latest checked on : 5 from the operator, 8 from official sources and 4 measured by us.

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The six sailing regions

From north to south. Our regions follow how sailors plan a week from one base, not county lines. Central Dalmatia has the most pages so far. In the south, Korčula, Lastovo and Mljet have theirs, and every place we list is on the full map. Not sure where to start? Choosing a base compares Split, Trogir, Šibenik, Zadar and Dubrovnik.

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Every page we have, by what it is. Most are in Central Dalmatia, and every place is also on the full map.

Islands

A week from Split can reach Šolta, Vis, Hvar, Brač, Pakleni Islands and Biševo. Each has its own page below. In the south, the one-way week to Dubrovnik stops on Korčula, Lastovo and Mljet.

  • VisThe farthest island, across open water from SplitSailing yachts anchored off the mouth of Stiniva cove, aerial with open sea and horizonPhoto: “Aerial view of the Adriatic Sea at Stiniva Bay on Vis island in Croatia” by dronepicr, CC BY 2.0, resized
  • HvarHvar town, Stari Grad, Vrboska and JelsaHvar town harbour packed with yachts and the Pakleni islands, seen from the hillside above townPhoto: “Hvar” by Jeremy Couture, CC BY 2.0, resized
  • BračThe big island south of Split: Milna, Bol and PučišćaAerial of Zlatni rat beach at Bol with Vidova Gora mountain behindPhoto: “Luftbild vom Strand Zlatni rat mit Blick auf den Berg Vidova Gora in Bol, Kroatien” by dronepicr, CC BY 2.0, resized
  • ŠoltaThe low island just west of Split, an easy first nightThe marina in Maslinica bay on Šolta, with yachts on the pontoons, the old castle and a small beach in front.Photo: “Maslinica, marina s tvrzí 01” by Draceane, CC BY-SA 4.0, resized
  • The Pakleni IslandsSmall pine islands just off Hvar townThe Pakleni islands and ACI Marina Palmižana from the hills above Hvar town, yachts at anchor, Vis on the horizonPhoto: “Pakleni otoci - panoramio (4)” by Dejan Sekuloski, CC BY 3.0, resized
  • BiševoThe small island west of Vis, with the Blue CaveLight glowing blue on the water inside the Blue Cave (Modra špilja)Photo: “Biševo - Blue Cave - 2021-07-30 11-56-09 2642” by Pierre-Selim Huard, CC BY 4.0, resized
  • KorčulaKorčula town, Vela Luka and Lumbarda, in the southKorčula old town on its peninsula seen from the air, with ACI Marina Korčula and the east harbour in front, sailing yachts and gulets at the quays, and the Pelješac mountains across the channelPhoto: “Korčula Old Town, Croatia (2024)” by Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0, resized
  • LastovoThe far island of the south, a nature park with its own buoysLastovo town on its hillside, stone houses with red roofs climbing towards the church tower, below the wooded hill with the fort on topPhoto: “Lastovo-Stadt” by Tbachner, CC BY 3.0, resized
  • MljetPolače and Pomena, in and beside the national parkThe Benedictine monastery on St Mary's islet in the Great Lake on Mljet, seen from the water, with the park's boat at the quay under the pinesPhoto: “Tiny Island of Saint Mary” by Bpavkovic, CC BY-SA 4.0, resized

Towns and harbours

  • SplitWhere most charter weeks start: marinas, the airport, the first dayAerial of Split with ACI Marina Split, Marjan hill, the Riva and the islands beyondPhoto: “Aerial view of Marina Split in Croatia” by dronepicr, CC BY 2.0, resized
  • TrogirThe old town, its channel and the marinas near the airportThe old town waterfront of Trogir seen from the water, with small motorboats tied along the quay and turquoise water in front.Photo: “Port of Trogir” by Dudva, CC0, resized
  • KomižaA town quay and two buoy fields on the west side of VisAerial of Komiža harbour and town, yachts on the pier and at anchor, hills behindPhoto: “Aerial view of Komiza Town Harbour on Vis island, Croatia” by dronepicr, CC BY 2.0, resized
  • Vis townThe town quay and buoys in the island's main harbourKut waterfront in Vis town with yachts and gulets moored and a yacht on a buoy in frontPhoto: “J32 421 Vis-Stadt, Lučica” by Falk2, CC BY-SA 4.0, resized
  • Hvar townThe old harbour, across from the Pakleni IslandsHvar town harbour full of yachts, with the Pakleni islands beyond, seen from the Spanish fortress (Španjola)Photo: “The Spanish Fortress in Hvar, Croatia” by Steve Jurvetson, CC BY 2.0, resized
  • Stari GradA town quay at the head of a long bay on HvarVisiting yachts moored stern-to along the town quay in Stari Grad, their passerelles down onto the stone quay, with the water and power posts along its edgePhoto: “Yacht Line Up, Stari Grad - Hvar Island” by Alex Proimos from Sydney, Australia, CC BY 2.0, resized
  • MilnaTwo marinas and a town quay on the west end of BračACI Marina Milna at the head of Milna bay: yachts on the pontoons, boats on the hardstanding by the marina crane, and the bell tower of Milna church behindPhoto: “Milna - ACI marina” by Silverije, CC BY-SA 4.0, resized
  • BolThe harbour on the south coast of Brač, by Zlatni RatCharter catamarans and yachts moored stern-to on the town quay at Bol, seen from a boat leaving the harbour, with Vidova Gora and Velike Koštilo behind.Photo: “J32 688 Hafen Bol” by Falk2, CC BY-SA 4.0, resized

Swim spots and coves

  • The Blue CaveThe sea cave on Biševo, visited on the cave boats from MezuporatLight glowing blue on the water inside the Blue Cave (Modra špilja)Photo: “Biševo - Blue Cave - 2021-07-30 11-56-09 2642” by Pierre-Selim Huard, CC BY 4.0, resized
  • The Blue LagoonShallow clear water between Drvenik Veli and the Krknjaši islets, a day stop from TrogirThe islet of Veli Krknjaš seen across the calm water of the Blue Lagoon from a small pier at Krknjaši, with a dinghy tied alongsidePhoto: “Veli Krknjaš - panoramio” by bruno.kostovic, CC BY 3.0, resized
  • StinivaThe cove on the south coast of Vis, behind a narrow gap in the cliffsSailing yachts anchored off the mouth of Stiniva cove, aerial with open sea and horizonPhoto: “Aerial view of the Adriatic Sea at Stiniva Bay on Vis island in Croatia” by dronepicr, CC BY 2.0, resized
  • Zlatni RatThe pebble spit at Bol on Brač, and where to anchor off itAerial of Zlatni rat beach at Bol with Vidova Gora mountain behindPhoto: “Luftbild vom Strand Zlatni rat mit Blick auf den Berg Vidova Gora in Bol, Kroatien” by dronepicr, CC BY 2.0, resized
  • Budikovac and the Green CaveA shallow lagoon between islets off Vis, and the cave on Ravnik nearbyThe lagoon between Veli Budikovac and Mali Budikovac from the air, yachts on the buoys in turquoise water, the pebble beach and the jetty on Veli Budikovac and open sea beyondPhoto: “Blue lagoon at Budikovac island in Croatia” by dronepicr, CC BY 2.0, resized
  • Swim and lunch stops on a week from SplitThe stops on our route, each with how to stop and what it adds to the daySailing yachts anchored off the mouth of Stiniva cove, aerial with open sea and horizonPhoto: “Aerial view of the Adriatic Sea at Stiniva Bay on Vis island in Croatia” by dronepicr, CC BY 2.0, resized

Smaller swim stops, each on its island’s page

Marinas and buoy fields

Anchorages

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Plan a week in Central Dalmatia

The Pakleni islands and ACI Marina Palmižana from the hills above Hvar town, yachts at anchor, Vis on the horizonRegionCentral Dalmatia by boat

Every island, harbour and buoy field we have checked.

Yachts and motorboats anchored inside Stiniva cove, straight-down aerialRouteSeven days from Split

Šolta, Vis, Hvar and Brač, with a Plan B for every night.

The Trogir channel from the Kamerlengo fortress, with a yacht on the Riva quay, water taxis crossing and the marina pontoons on the Čiovo shore where ACI Marina Trogir lies.RouteAn easy first week from Trogir

Short hops to Šolta, Brač and Split, with no open-sea crossing.

Sailing yachts at anchor in the bay of Šipanska Luka at sunset, with wooded hills on both sides and the sun low over the ridgeRouteSplit to Dubrovnik in a week

A one-way week through Vis, Korčula, Lastovo, Mljet and Šipan.

The old town of Korčula from the water, with stone houses, a round tower and the bell tower above the town quay, where boats are mooredRouteTwo weeks from Split: Korčula, Lastovo and Mljet

A two-week loop south through Korčula, Lastovo, Mljet and Šipan.

Aerial of Split with ACI Marina Split, Marjan hill, the Riva and the islands beyondGuideChoosing a base

Compare Split, Trogir, Šibenik, Zadar and Dubrovnik.

Photos on this page

  • The Pakleni islands and ACI Marina Palmižana from the hills above Hvar town, yachts at anchor, Vis on the horizonPakleni islands, off Hvar town. Photo: “Pakleni otoci - panoramio (4)” by Dejan Sekuloski, CC BY 3.0, resized
  • Aerial of Zlatni rat beach at Bol with Vidova Gora mountain behindBol, island of Brač. Photo: “Luftbild vom Strand Zlatni rat mit Blick auf den Berg Vidova Gora in Bol, Kroatien” by dronepicr, CC BY 2.0, resized
  • Aerial of Split with ACI Marina Split, Marjan hill, the Riva and the islands beyondSplit. Photo: “Aerial view of Marina Split in Croatia” by dronepicr, CC BY 2.0, resized
  • Sailing yacht under full main and genoa on deep blue water, bare Kornati hills behindTelašćica Bay, heading for the Kornati islands. Photo: “Voilier à Kornati” by julien, CC BY 2.0, resized
  • Hvar town harbour full of yachts, with the Pakleni islands beyond, seen from the Spanish fortress (Španjola)Hvar town, island of Hvar. Photo: “The Spanish Fortress in Hvar, Croatia” by Steve Jurvetson, CC BY 2.0, resized