Dubrovnik and Dalmacija travel guide

Dubrovnik & the Dalmatian Coast
Left Hvar Town Right Sailing in the Kornati Islands
Sailing Routes
Dubrovnik–Korula
This southern-Adriatic route
eases its way from Dubrovnik
(see pp8–15, 58–66) to Koloep,
Lopud, Šipan (see p95) and Mljet
(see p92). From the Mljet National
Park, head up the Pelješki Channel
en route to Korula Town (see
pp16–17). A detour from Šipan
to Ston, from where you can
walk to Mali Ston (see p92) and
savour first-rate Adriatic fish, is
well worth it.
Split–Vis
Many yachts
make a beeline for
Bra and Hvar, and
miss out on the
beauty of Šolta
(much favoured by
the Spliani) and Vis.
Hvar certainly has its
attractions, though –
not least, plenty of
secluded coves
flanked by impressive
mountains (For Bra, Hvar, olta
and Vis, see p84).
Split–Dugi Otok
This stunning though less
well-trodden route takes sailors
from Split (see pp24–5) to Šolta,
Rogoznica (see p76) and irje,
then into the Kornati Islands
archipelago (see pp26–7), where
Piškera has a good marina. From
here, make the journey to Dugi
Otok before returning by way of
Primošten (see p74), which has
become quite a hub for sailors
in recent years.
Sailing from Split to Vis
Murter–Kornati Islands
The sheltered nature of the
Kornati archipelago is a virtual
guarantee of calm weather,
making the Kornatis a favourite
haunt of novice or inexperienced
sailors, as well as learn-to-sail
course operators.
Zadar Archipelago
At the height of summer,
when the Kornatis are crowded,
the Zadar Archipelago, with over
200 islands, offers
sailors a more
tranquil alternative.
(For Dugi Otok, Silba,
Paman, Ugljan and
I, see p77.)
Šibenik
Archipelago
If you want to be
able to find secluded
bays at any time of
year, try the islands
near Šibenik.
Highlights include irje, Privi
(see p77), Kaprije, Tijat, Obonjan
and Zlarin. Zlarin (the closest to
Šibenik) is particularly appealing;
cars are banned, and residents
still rely on the land and sea for
a living (agriculture, fishing,
sponge-diving and wine-making
are its key industries).
Trogir–Lastovo
Watch enviously from Trogir
marina (see pp18–19) as the
millionaires moor up on the Riva
before heading due south to
Bra, Hvar (see p84), Korula
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The usually calm Croatian waters are perfect for beginners. Neilson
(www.neilson.co.uk) arrange “learn to sail” flotilla holidays.