North Dalmatia Route From Split

Skradin is simply magical in its each and every detail.

It’s the furthest and the largest island of the lovely Šibenik archipelago.

And really, in “slalom” sailing through the 89 unforgettable islands, islets and reefs in the Kornati National Park, you will test all of your nautical skills, particularly if the weather puts in some effort… You’ll need a valid ticket to sail through the National Park. The islands were made a national park in 1980.

You can use this opportunity to refuel and restock your boat in the excellently equipped Marina Frapa.

If you’re a history fan, you will love Trogir since it’s a home to many fascinating historic sights.

Just like Trogir, Split’s city core is also inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

The restoration of the castle into a hotel and the construction of a nautical marina are turning this village little by little into the tourist center of the island that greets more and more guests each year. Apart from Maslinica, the boaters find the neighboring bay, Šešula, with its safe anchorage and unique gastronomical experience very attractive. During the year, Maslinica has about 200 permanent residents, but during the summer the number grows, and its accommodation’s capacity is about 400 guests.

Recommended restaurants: Šakajet, Martinis Marchi

Berthing possibilities: Marina Martinis Marchi

Bay Šešula: anchor can be dropped in the middle of the bay at a depth of 8 meters. Since the bottom does not hold anchor firmly enough, it is necessary to additionally tie the stern to the mainland with ropes.

In the peace and quiet of the Visovac monastery and the burst of water drops of the Skradinski Buk waterfall. In each moment of enjoyment of food which has skillfully managed to escape both fridges and freezers which would rob it of its natural aromas and has arrived thoroughly fresh at your table. Such is Skradin, small, picturesque and filled with flavor, found at a point where the river passionately embraces the sea.

Such is Skradin, at the border of reality and fantasy. Such is Skradin, perfect, both in past and present. Recommended restaurant: Konoba Dalmatino Berthing possibilities: ACI marina Skradin “Konoba Vidrovaca jetty”; Jetty in Skradin – (only for guests of konoba Vidrovaca) Jetty is 40 m long, depth is 2 m (inside) and around 6 m at the end.

The archipelago covers the area of about 320 km2 and includes about 150 land units, located either permanently or frequently above the sea. Kornati islands make 12% of all the islands in the Croatian Adriatic – 1264 islands, 67 of them inhabited. It has been long attracting the attention of yachtsmen, divers, mountaineers and other nature lovers. From Balabra to Samograd, distance of 35 km or 19 nautical miles (between Dugi otok (Long Island) and Žirje islets), and from Mana to Gangarol, distance of 13 km or 7 nautical miles (between the open sea and Pašman, Vrgada and Murter) there are four island chains in two groups. One of them is the Gornji (Upper) Kornati – Sit and Žut island chains with 51 land unit, and the other one is the Donji (Lower) Kornati with 98 land units.

Restaurants: on island Zakan – Ravni Zakan; on island Kornat – Ante’s in Vrulje, Opat in Opat cove, Mare’s at Katina

Berthing possibilities: ACI marina on island Žut or ACI marina on island Piskera

Anchorages:

• Lojena Anchorage on the island Levrnaka
• Vrulje on the island Kornat
• Konoba Mare quay Jetty on the island Smokvica Vela
• Restaurant Mare on island Katina, restaurant has jetty with electricity and water.

The ancient city of Trogir offers a lot of sights that are worth visiting such as: the Cathedral of Saint Lawrence with its remarkable portal by Master Radovan, the Kamerlengo Fortress, the Town Gate, the Čipiko Palace, the Town Hall, the Church of Saint Nicholas, the city museum, the picture gallery and the ‘Kairos’ art collection.

Restaurants: Alka, Kamerlengo

Berthing possibilities: ACI marina Trogir or SCT Trogir