Central Dalmatia Sailing Route

Central Dalmatia is one of the top sailing destinations on the Mediterranean.

Route in brief

Start your cruise in Split and discover breathtaking beauties of Brac, Hvar, Solta, and Vis islands.

Embark on an adventure of a lifetime and explore Croatia’s majestic coastline from the comfort of a charter boat! Revel in the stunning scenery, find hidden coves and bays, and discover some of the most beautiful nautical destinations in the world. It’s an experience you will treasure forever!

Day 1

Split – Lucice (Brac) (13 nm)

Lucice is one of the favorite destinations for all yachtsmen visiting Brac island.

The bay is well protected from all the winds.

Day 2

Lucice (Brac) – Komiza (Vis) – 25 nm

A visitor who has been to the island of Vis, cannot help longing to move there permanently, or at least coming back every summer.

The two centers, Komiza and Vis, completely differ and yet perfectly enclose a Jin-Jang circle in which tendrils of European grape are interwoven with the fishermen’s nets.

Day 3

Komiza (Vis) – Pakleni islands (18 Nm)

The Pakleni islands are the most beautiful part of the Hvar Riviera.

This archipelago consists of 21 small islands and little rocks.

Day 4

Pakleni islands – Stari Grad (Hvar) (15 nm)

Stari Grad and – the island of Hvar, is a constant attraction for boaters.

Hvar is the sunniest island in Croatia and the most visited island by tourists

Day 5

Stari Grad (Hvar) – Jelsa (Hvar) (15 nm)

Make swimming stops along your route towards Jelsa. For instance, in Tiha bay.

Jelsa is a charming and welcoming town situated in the middle of the island Hvar. Tomic winery is one of the most famous wineries on the island and in Croatia. Book a wine tasting experience and admire the triclinium, a dining room inspired by the Roman architecture and design. They even offer ancient roman wine tastings in toga (booking 1 day ahead is obligatory).

Day 6

Jelsa (Hvar) – Blaca (Brac) (11 nm)

We suggest admiring the view of Golden Horn (Zlatni rt) near Bol as your next stop. Bol is a small village with a few hundred inhabitants.

It exists in the solitude of the southern landscape, at the foot of the Bol crown and Vidova Gora Mountain – the highest island peak and at the same time the highest point of all Adriatic islands (778 m).

Finally, settle down for the night at Blaca, the settlement on the southern side of Brac island.

Day 7

Blaca – Split (17 nm)

Visit the Blaca hermitage in the morning. However, put on suitable footwear and bring enough water or snacks if needed. The uphill hike takes around 45 minutes.

Finish your cruise back in Split and spend the afternoon exploring the city of Diocletian.

Total sailing distance: 114 nm

Places you’ll visit

Lucice (Brac)

The Lucice bay is interesting to both the sailors and divers

There’s a cave on the western side. This sandy beach is surrounded by a deep pine forest. The bright azure colors invite you for a swim.

Komiza (Vis)

This Mediterranean fishing village is situated on the western side of the island.

It’s popular for picturesque beaches and narrow roads and houses squeezed together around the town harbor. If you enjoy active vacations, try out some parachute-sailing, riding, walking in nature, and maybe even scuba-diving among sunken planes, sailing ships, submarines, and warships.

Restaurants (Vis): Pojoda, Vatrica,
Restaurants (Komiža): Jastožera, Bako
Other restaurants: Senko’s (Molo Trovna Cove), Roki’s (inland), Konoba Tomic (Bisevo)

Pakleni islands

ACI marina Palmižana is a very safe and modern marina where you can spend the night.

For a more romantic setting, there are a number of well-protected bays to provide shelter for the night. Be aware of the shallows and rocks under the surface.

Restaurants (Pakleni Islands)- Meneghello (Palmizana), Dionis (Vlaka), Mali raj (Zdrilca, Marinkovac Island)

Starigrad (Hvar)

Stari Grad and Hvar give off the traces of history which have roots in the ancient Greek civilization.

Yet the history which is interwoven with advanced cultural, sport, and recreational entertainment.

Restaurants (Stari Grad): Jurin Podrum (original Hvar dishes), Podravska klet
Restaurants (Hvar): Restaurant Luviji, U Toncijevu dvoru, Kamanjo (Milna Bay)

Jelsa (Hvar)

This charming town is situated in the heart of Hvar island.

It is surrounded by the two highest mountains on the island, St. Nikola on the west side and Hum on the east. Anchor in one of the many bays or capes, most are adequate for swimming. Find the much-needed refreshment and shade during the summer heat at the gravel beaches surrounded by pine forests.

Bol (Brač)

Bol has many beautiful beaches. To the west from Bol lies the beach Zlatni rat (Golden Horn) one of the largest and most beautiful attractions of the Adriatic.

Like a small tongue it kilometer,extends nearly half a kilometre into the clear blue sea.

Restaurants: Mlin, Konoba Gušt

Blaca (Brač)

Blaca Monastery and Hermitage is a proud monument of the rich history of Brac island.

The well preserved Renaissance hermitage monastery was founded by two Glagolitic monks in the karst cave in the 16th Century. Nowadays, it is a museum, only accessible by foot.