DESTINATIONS

 Northern Adriatic

1. Poreč (45.2272° N, 13.5947° E) and Rovinj (45.0812° N, 13.6387° E) are towns situated on
the western coast of the Istrian peninsula. The local climate is soft and free of severe summer
heat. July is the hottest and January is the coldest month. The landscape is rich in
Mediterranean plants, with pine woods and green bushes.

The harbor of Poreč can be reached from the N and S sides, but the safest passage is between
the Barbaran cliffs and the N dock of the harbor, covered at night by the white light sector on
the Barbaran cliff.

The town of Rovinj has N and S port. N port (Valdebora) is protected from bora, S and N and SW
winds. S port (Sabionera) is protected from the bora and S wind, while W and E winds create a
strong current that should be considered when maneuvering.

2. Pula (44.8666° N, 13.8496° E) is the largest city in Istria. It is known for many ancient Roman
buildings. The most famous is Pula Arena, well conserved Roman amphitheaters. Pula has a long
tradition of wine making, fishing, shipbuilding, and tourism.

The port of Pula is divided by the islands of Sv. Katarina and Andrija to the outer (W) and inner
(E) port. The only safe entrance to the port is between the long dock (extension of Cape
Kumpar) with a lighthouse (green) and Cape Proština with a lighthouse (red). The inner port is
protected from all winds except NW. Caution, storms with NW can be dangerous in the port as
well.

3. Rijeka (45.3271° N, 14.4422° E) is the principal seaport in Croatia, situated in the Kvarner
Bay. The city is well-known for shipbuilding and maritime transport. Rijeka has a humid
subtropical climate with warm summers and mild and rainy winters. Beaches can be enjoyed
during the summer along the coastal areas of the city. Generally, there aren't dry periods during
the summer. Cold winds, like bora, are common in wintertime. Opatija (45.3376° N, 14.3052° E)
is located 18 km (11 mi) NW of Rijeka.

The entire port except the final E part is intended for passenger and cargo ships and is protected
from all winds and sea.

4. Krk (45.0809° N, 14.5926° E) is the largest Adriatic island, located in the northern Adriatic Sea,
near Rijeka in the Kvarner Bay. As many Croatian islands, island of Krk is rocky and hilly. The SE
 part of the island is mostly bare thanks to the bora winds.

The island is connected to the mainland by a long bridge. E coast of the island is steep, and the
NW slopes gently towards the sea. The island is well forested and cultivated except in the E part
which is exposed to the bora. The shores are indented, and the depths around the island are
great and there is no danger of navigation.

The beaches in Baška of about have all necessary things : a bar, a restaurant and isn't far from
the city centre. There you can enjoy water sports, pedal boats, motor scooters, or simply sea
and sun.

5. Cres (44.8570° N, 14.3975° E) is the second largest island in Croatia, located in the Kvarner
Bay.

Along the N and middle part of the island of Cres, the depths are large and there are no
obstacles to navigation, while towards the S part of the island, the depths decrease. The N and E
coasts, bare and rugged, are exposed to the bora while the W coast of the island is sheltered
from the bora.

Sv. Ivan beach is probably one of the most beautiful beaches on the island of Cres. It can be
reached by foot from Lubenice or by boat. It is interesting because of its peace and untouched
nature.

Cres and the vicinal island of Lošinj (44.6807° N, 14.3703° E) used to be one island, but they
were separated by a channel and connected with a bridge. Cres has humid subtropical climate,
with common bora wind. Only island of Lošinj enjoys a true hot-summer mediterranean climate.

Central Adriatic

 Northern Dalmatia

1. Rab (44.7824° N, 14.7525° E) is an island located on the northern coast in the Adriatic Sea.
The NE side of the island is mostly infertile, but SW side is covered by one of the last oak forests
of the Mediterranean.

Paradise beach (Rajska plaža) is the largest and best known sandy beach in Lopar, on the island
of Rab. There are many things to do – beach volleyball, aquaparks, parasailing and beach parties.
Also, dogs are allowed on the S part of the beach.

The high E part of the island protects the W part of the island from a strong bora. The coast is
 therefore uninhabited and bare. The N and NE shores are ridged and shallow.

2. Pag (44.4672° N, 14.9917° E) is a Croatian island in the northern Adriatic Sea.

The town Novalja has become famous because of the Zrće Beach, the best party beach in
Croatia, where many festivals and events take place during the summer.

The shores of the island are very indented, and many bays are suitable for anchoring. NE coast
of the island is high, steep and exposed to the storm, so it is completely bare. The SW coast of
the island is low and cultivated. The island is connected to the mainland at the SE end by a 35 m
long bridge.

3. Zadar (44.1194° N, 15.2314° E) is the oldest continuously inhabited city in Croatia. Zadar
faces the islands of Ugljan and Pašman, which are the part of the Zadar Archipelago. Zadar has a
combination of humid subtropical and Mediterranean climate. Zadar has mild, wet winters and
very warm, humid summers.

There are three marinas in Zadar that you can dock in: the Borik marina in the Fratrov jaz bay,
the Vitrenjak marina (the club-type port of the sailing club) and the Zadar-Tankercommerce
marina.

4. Primošten (43.5863° N, 15.9230° E) is a town in Croatia, situated between the cities of

Šibenik and Trogir, on the Adriatic coast. Primošten is famous for its huge and beautiful
vineyards and for the traditional donkey race that takes place there every summer.

The port has two parts. In the W part of the bay is the old part of the port, while E of it is the
new part. When the wind blows, the anchor in the harbor does not hold well.

5. National Park Kornati (43.8707° N, 15.2324° E) is a national park in Croatia, located in the
northern part of Dalmatia, S from Zadar and W from Šibenik. It consists of 150 islands in a sea
area of about 320 km² (124 sq mi) and it is the densest archipelago in the Mediterranean Sea.

Except in the special protection zone, navigation is allowed in the entire area of the national
park. Zones of special protection are: the islet of Purara, the cliffs of Kint and Volić, and the area
at a distance of 500 m from their shores. Zones of special protection can be visited only with the
special permission of employees of the national park administration. Due to the extremely large
number of cliffs, reefs, islets and shoals, night sailing is not recommended.

6. Šibenik (43.7350° N, 15.8952° E) is a historic city in central Dalmatia where the river Krka
flows into the Adriatic Sea. It has a mediterranean climate, with mild, humid winters and hot,
dry summers. There are four fortresses, each has views of the city, sea and nearby islands. They
 are tourist sightseeing destinations.

In the port, the yacht can anchor anywhere, except in a narrow area of about 100 m NNW from
the port light at the dock Krka, but the anchor is poorly held. Sv. Petar bay is a forbidden
(military) area, and the line that should not be crossed is the lighthouse on Cape Ravna-Cape
Kulina on the Mandalina peninsula.

7. National Park Krka (43.8666° N, 15.9725° E) is located around 18 kilometres (11 mi) N of the
city of Šibenik, known for its many waterfalls, flora, fauna, and historical and archaeological
remains. There are several places of interest. There are various footpaths, sightseeing tours,
boat trips, souvenir shops, a museum, and restaurants. There are also several archeological
remains of fortresses from the Roman times.

To visit the Krka National Park, you will have to dock in the ACI marina or anchor in front of
Skradin and take a excursion boat to Skradinski Buk. A trip to Roški slap, the islet of Visovac, and
the mouth of the river Čikola is also possible.

 Southern Dalmatia

1. Trogir (43.5164° N, 16.2502° E) is a small historic town and harbour on the Adriatic coast, in
Central Dalmatia. The old town is situated on a small island between the Croatian mainland and
the island of Čiovo. Since 1997, the historic centre of Trogir has been included in the UNESCO list
of World Heritage Sites. Trogir lies 6 km (3.7 miles) from Split Airport, and a regular bus
connects Trogir with the airport and Split. Among the population, there is also a strong fishing
and agriculture tradition.

Warning: The depth under the Trogir-Čiovo bridge is 4.5 m, but the height is only 2.40 m, so only
smaller boats can pass there. Anchoring in the Trogir Channel (from the junction Cape Čubrijan -
Seget to 16 ° 16 'E) is prohibited. A current W flows in the direction of the speed up to 3 knots.
The marina is located W of the Trogir-Čiovo bridge.

2. Kaštela (43.5293° N, 16.3389° E) is a town which consists of seven settlements, situated NW

of Split and E of Trogir, on the central Dalmatian coast.
Marina Kaštela is a recently built marina, situated on the SE side of Kaštela Bay. It's a safe
harbor for private and charter operated yachts.

Bora shelters for smaller vessels are located in the ports of Kaštela.
Warning: W part of the bay is shallow. Pay attention to the more shoals, cliffs and reefs in the E
part of the bay. It is forbidden to enter the port of Lora in the E part of the bay, and Divulje in
the W part of the bay.
3. Krknjaši (43.4364° N, 16.1779° E) are two small uninhabited islands, near Drvenik islands,
where is situated Blue Lagoon, a popular tourist attraction and a natural paradise in the Adriatic
sea. It is a perfect getaway from city noise.

There are several small docks in the bay. You can tie up there, but pay attention tothe shoals on
both sides of the N pier. Boats can be anchored in the middle of the bay, the sandy bottom holds
well.

4. Split (43.5081° N, 16.4402° E) is the largest city in the Dalmatia region. It lies on the eastern
shore of the Adriatic Sea. It's a popular tourist destination, linked to the Adriatic islands. In 1979,
the historic center of Split was included into the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites. Since
1998, Split has been host to the annual Croatia Boat Show.

ACI marina is protected inside the port by a dock with a lighthouse on its head (red) which needs
to be bypassed from the N side to enter the marina. Along the shore, the cliffs are marked with
a buoy, so you should sail closer to the head of the dock.

5. Makarska (43.2938° N, 17.0215° E) is a regional tourist center, situated between the Biokovo
mountains and the Adriatic Sea. It is known for its promenade, with many cafes, bars and
boutiques near the harbor.

Mooring in the city port between the pump and the ferry port, is allowed for vessels up to 12 m.
Larger vessels should anchor in the middle of the port or in the bay of Donja luka.

6. Šolta (43.3870° N, 16.2875° E) is an island, situated in the Adriatic Sea in the central
Dalmatian archipelago, W of the island of Brač, S of Split and E of the Drvenik islands. The
island's economy is based on vineyards, olives, fruit, fishing and tourism. The main fishing centre
is Maslinica, which is exposed only to NW winds, which makes it a good shelter for smaller
boats.

Rogač is the main port. Smaller vessels can be moored at the waterfront next to the ferry port
or at the docks. Larger vessels can anchor in Kasjun Bay.
W of the bay of Maslinica there are 6 islets. When S wind blows, it is not advisable to pass there.

In Nečujam, vessels can anchor in the middle of the bay. Warning: At the bottom of the Piškera
Bay, there are the re mains of the wall of Diocletian's fishpond about 1 m below the surface.

7. Brač (43.3049° N, 16.6527° E) is the largest island in Dalmatia. It is separated from the
mainland by the Brač Channel. Fishing and agriculture, especially wine and olives are very
important for island's economy, as well as its precious white stone,used for building Diocletian's
Palace in Split.
 Beach Zlatni Rat (Golden Horn), located near the harbour of Bol, is one of the top beaches in
Europe, well-known for its shape of horn.

In Supetar, for W winds it is advisable to move to an anchorage in the bay below Cape St.
Nicholas. The bay is shallow (the depth in the middle is 3 m), and in it, far from the shore, there
is a fenced area for swimmers that must not be entered.
At the entrance to the port of Milna, anchoring is prohibited.
When arriving into the port of Bol from W, watch out for the marked shoal around Golden Horn.
Vessels can also be anchored near the Golden Horn, but the bottom does not hold well.
Sumartin has become a tourist attraction due to good transport connections, extremely clean
sea, beautiful and untouched nature, catering offer (fresh fish, lamb, cheese, honey, wine).
Smaller vessels can be moored to the inside the port, or to the W dock. Larger vessels can
anchor in the middle of the bay at a depth of 20 m. If the bora is blowing, it is necessary to moor
to the shore.

8. Hvar (43.1729° N, 16.4411° E) is an island in the Adriatic sea, situated between the islands of
Brač, Vis and Korčula. It has a large fertile area and fresh water springs. It is covered in pine
forests, with vineyards, olive trees and lavender fields in the agricultural areas. The winters are
mild, and summers are warm with many hours of sunshine.

The port of Hvar is always wavy, either from the waves of the S, or from the great traffic within
the port. Anchoring in the middle of the harbor is not recommended, as the bottom does not
hold well.
The bay of Stari Grad is suitable for anchoring and protected from winds.
In the port of Jelsa, the bora is very fierce. The nearest safe shelter from bora is the port of
Vrboska, about 1.5 nm in the NW direction.

Pakleni islands (43.1667° N, 16.3833° E) are situated off the SW coast of the island of Hvar,
opposite the entrance to the harbour of the city of Hvar. There is a large, well protected yacht
marina at the settlement Palmižana. The entrance to the marina is marked 'ACI'. Pakleni islands
are a popular destination for tourists with small seacraft, especially yachts, because of
numerous peaceful and beautiful coves for diving, underwater fishing, swimming and water
sports.

9. Vis (43.0459° N, 16.1541° E) is furthest inhabited island off the Croatian mainland. It is known
for agriculture and fishing. Plavac Mali, Kurteloška, and Vugava are autochthonous vine species
cultivated on the island.

Stiniva beach is situated at the S part of the island. It is known for its unique natural beauty –
high cliffs that form an entrance to the beach with crystal clear sea.
 In the port of Vis, all the winds blow fiercely, especially the bora and the S wind. Watch out for
the cliffs at the entrance to the port. The berth for yachts with moorings and water and
electricity connection is on the SE dock of the town of Vis.
Along the coast of Komiža you can often come across rocks that have fallen into the sea, so you
should be very careful when approaching to the port. The shores S of the port of Komiza are full
of beautiful beaches that are suitable for swimming.

10. Biševo (42.9784° N, 16.0111° E) is an island in Dalmatia, situated in the middle of the
Dalmatian archipelago, SW of the island of Vis. On the steep shores of the island, there are many
caves. The most famous is Blue Cave, carved in the limestone by the sea. It is located on the E
side of the island and is one of the most important attractions in the Adriatic sea, known for its
splendor and attractiveness.

Anchoring is difficult due to the great depths. Smaller depths are in the W part of the bay, where
the vessels can anchor and berth to the shore.

11. Korčula (42.9584° N, 17.1342° E) is a Dalmatian island. Main settlements on the island are
towns of Korčula and Vela Luka. The island is covered with many pine forests.

There is a beautiful beach on small island, called Proizd, situated near Vela Luka, at the W coast
of Island of Korcula. It's popular for its untouched nature and beautiful turquoise sea.

The marina in the port of Korčula is protected from all winds and from the waves of the bora. It
is located in the E part of the Korčula port. The entrance to the marina is on the S side of the
dock marked with a green light.
The port of Vela Luka is protected from all winds.

 Southern Adriatic

1. Lastovo (42.7672° N, 16.8962° E) is an island in the Southern Adriatic. There are many
relatively small churches, which are a testament to the island's long-standing Roman Catholic
tradition. The major cultural event is carnival. The island relies on its natural environment to
attract tourists each season.

The whole port of Ubli is walled with a 300 m long dock, which starts from the port light (red) on
the E side of the port. On the first 100 m of the dock from the port light is a port for ferry and
catamaran, so it is not possible to moor in that part of the dock.

2. Dubrovnik (42.6507° N, 18.0944° E) is a city in southern Croatia and one of the most famous
tourist destinations on the Adriatic coast. The prosperity of the city was historically based on
 maritime trade. Dubrovnik has hot dry summers and mild wet winters. The bora wind blows cold
gusts down the Adriatic coast between October and April, and thundery conditions are common
all the year round. Dubrovnik Summer Festival is a 45-day-long cultural event with live plays,
concerts, and games. The most popular sight in Dubrovnik are its walls, which run almost 2 km
around the city. The walls of Dubrovnik have been a popular filming location for the tv series,
Game of Thrones.

You should sail into the port on the S side of Kaša (dock), because it is shallow and full of rocks
on the N side. Generally, there is no place for mooring in the port in summer due to the large
number of local boats and the extremely heavy traffic of tourist boats.
ACI marina in Dubrovnik is protected from waves by a long dock.

3. National Park Mljet (42.7478° N, 17.5150° E) lies S of the Pelješac peninsula. It is of volcanic
origin, with many chasms and gorges. The NW part of the island includes an inland lake and a
small island inside.

Mljet National Park is located on the NW part of the island. The lakes are connected to each
other and to the open sea by artificially deepened shallow and narrow passages.
Mljet is an island with rich vegetation. There is a large number of plant communities in the area
of the national park. The animal world is rich here as well. The mongoose lives in the forests, so
that there are no more poisonus snakes on the island today.

It is forbidden to enter the lakes with your own boat. The sightseeing of the lake can only be
done by tourist boats of the national park that depart from the port.