Split Region
Split is truly the heart of Dalmatia. It is the biggest Croatian coastal town as well as one of the oldest ones. Split will surely charm you with its rich history, bustling everyday life, mild Mediterranean climate, delicious seafood-based cuisine, beautiful mountain views just off the coast, and the unavoidable local custom of slowly sipping coffee at the city’s main promenade while watching people go by.
Thanks to its excellent geographic position, yacht charter in Split gives you plenty of opportunities to plan unique sailing routes and busy itineraries, so it is a great starting point for your sailing holiday in Croatia.
Sailing in the Split area is fairly simple, which makes it ideal for beginners. However, marinas and ports can get rather crowded during the high season, so booking a berth in advance is the best way to go.
Split in a nutshell
- Fly to: Split Airport (SPU)
- Main features: beautiful islands; easy sailing; great mix of quiet and lively islands
- Islands to visit: Šolta, Brač, Hvar, Vis and Korčula
- Activities: rent a scooters, water sports, skydiving, wine tasting, scuba diving, military tours
- National parks: Krka National Park
Sailing route
Split → Šolta (Šešula Bay) → Hvar Town → Korčula Town → Vis (Vis Town) → Vis (Komiža) → Bol → Split
Day 1: Split → Šolta (Šešula Bay)
We start from Split and sail southwest towards the Island of Šolta, where we moor in a beautiful natural bay (Šešula) in the western part of the island. The nearby village of Maslinica is an excellent place for a dinner.
Day 2: Šolta (Šešula Bay) → Hvar Town
We continue our sailing trip to the Island of Hvar, to a well-known town of Hvar. Hvar is one of the most desired and most visited destinations on the Dalmatian riviera.
Hvar is proud that it has the most sunny hours of all the islands in the Adriatic Sea. It is characterized by a warm, pleasant climate with lots of sun, a picturesque natural environment, Mediterranean cordiality and hospitality, numerous restaurants and taverns offering exquisite domestic specialties and wines, sports and recreation possibilities with an active night life…
Hvar displays with pride the oldest municipal theater in Europe established in 1612.
Day 3: Hvar Town → Korčula Town
After a night in Hvar we head to the nearby Island of Korčula. The island of Korčula is the jewel of the Adriatic archipelago. There we moor in Korčula Town. The city of Korčula is a historic and tourist center of its island. It is one of the best preserved medieval cities in the Mediterranean. The town of Korčula is also considered the birthplace of the world’s greatest traveler, Marco Polo, whose house of birth is located in the center of the old town.
Day 4: Korčula Town → Vis (Vis Town)
From Korčula we move on to Vis Town situated on the Island of Vis. Vis Town is the centre of the eponymous municipality whose history dates back to ancient Greek times. Its perfect geographic location and a relatively large and well protected bay make it a perfect stop for any sailor. On the Island of Vis there are many activities to do, such as: military tours, wine tasting, hiring a scooters and scuba diving.
Day 5: Vis (Vis Town) → Vis (Komiža)
Day five of the trip takes us to another beautiful town on the Island of Vis to Komiža town. Komiža is a small, traditional fishing village perfect for travelers who like scuba-diving, outdoor sports, military history, traditional architecture and stunning natural beauty. Don’t miss the Blue Grotto on the nearby Island of Biševo, true gem of the Adriatic Sea!
Day 6: Vis (Komiža) → Bol
On the sixth day of the trip we head to Island of Brač to Bol town. Bol is the oldest town on Brač and one of the most renowned tourist destinations on the Adriatic. It is situated in the central part of the southern side of the island, below the Vidova Gora – the highest peak of the Adriatic islands. There is the most beautiful beach on the Adriatic, called Zlatni rat (Golden Cape). Golden Cape is true unique natural attraction. The gravelly cape is a unique natural phenomenon – spanning over half a kilometer into the sea, its shape and angle continuously shift according to the will of the waves and sea currents.
Day 7: Bol → Split
The final day of the trip is reserved for sailing back to Split, spending some quality time roaming through the narrow streets of the old town and discovering its Roman period historic sights.