Advanced North Dalmatia Route from Split

Adjacent to the marina is the famous “Dragon’s Eye” (Zmajevo Oko), a saltwater lake. It’s a unique natural phenomenon surrounded by high cliffs, perfect for a quick hike before dinner.

Slanica Bay is a great place for a swim, but for a quieter evening, anchor in one of the smaller coves on the southern side of the island.

Make sure to be at the waterfront promenade around sunset and find a nice spot on the “Sea Organ” so you can enjoy the most beautiful sunset with the waves playing the perfect melody. Once the sun sets enjoy the light installation “Greeting to the sun”. The author of these amazing installations is the Croatian Architect Nikola Basic.

The bay is shallow and turquoise for hundreds of meters. It’s the ultimate spot for an overnight at anchor under a clear starry sky. The nearby, Pantera bay, Lucice anchorage (prior phone reservation is obligatory), or Marina Veli Rat are good options if weather conditions aren’t favorable.

The park itself is a “nautical labyrinth” that consists of 89 islands and reefs. Your destination is the bay of Sipnata on Kornat island. This is “Robinson Crusoe” territory. Dinner at a local konoba (tavern) here usually means fresh fish caught that morning and olive oil pressed from the trees right behind your table.

The town is famous for its Babic grapes. Sip a glass of this local red wine and then walk the promenade that surrounds the Old Town at sunset. Try to decide if you prefer Zadar, Kornati or Primosten sunset.

Total sailing distance: 184 nm

It consists of three parts which are separated by constriction. These three parts are Tripuljak, Farfarikulac and Telašćica. These three bays are actually morphogenetic Karst sinkholes, which ended up under the sea some 10 000 years ago after the last de-icing period called glacial Würm.
The bottom of the bay is mostly covered with communities of sea-flowering plants and habitats extremely rich on animal life and very important for the reproduction of many fish species.

The Roman Forum & St. Donatus: In the heart of the city, you’ll find the 9th-century Church of St. Donatus sitting right on top of the ancient Roman ruins. It’s the symbol of the city and has incredible acoustics.

Kalelarga: The city’s main street. Locals say it’s older than the city itself. This is where you go for your morning espresso or an evening gelato before heading towards the Salutation of the Sun and Sea Organ.

Berthing possibilities: Marina Zadar (Tankerkomer), D-Marin Borik or even Olive Island Marina on Ugljan (excellent taxi boat rides to Zadar)

The only crowns “cliffs” in the park can be found on Klobucar and Mana islands. Atop the crown of Mana island are the stone ruins of a 1950’s film set for the German movie As the Sea Rages.

Sailing through the park isn’t free, and being prepared saves you more than just money, it saves you a headache with the rangers. Buy in Advance: Crucial Tip! Tickets are often cheaper if you buy them a day in advance online via the park’s official webshop. If the rangers catch you at anchor without a ticket, you will pay a much higher “on-sea” price. Mooring & Dining: Most konobas (local taverns) in bays like Šipnata or Levrnaka provide their own mooring buoys. Usually, if you eat at the restaurant, the mooring is included, but you still need a valid National Park entry ticket for the boat.