Dalmatia - Split

Maslinica

Maslinica is on the west coast of the island of Solta. This is a very popular place in the summer, so you need to get in early to ensure a place. Mooring is bow or stern to on laid moorings and electricity and water are available. Pay proper attention to your charts on the entrance as there are many dangers that need to be considered including shoals and shallows. Maslinica is particularly exposed to strong westerlies, but apart from that is protected.

Milna

Milna is a beautiful, protected harbour on the island of Brac. It is so well protected that Emperor Diocletian's fleet harboured there during the construction of this palace In Split, and has been used as a naval base by Venetian, Napoleonic and Russian fleets. Milna is renowned for its clear waters and delicious cuisine as well as its attractiveness to divers.

Split

The second largest city in Croatia after Zagreb, Split offers all kinds of facilities for cruisers. There are 4 marinas in Split and due to its popularity it is advisable to arrive early in the day during the summer months if you are hoping to get a marina berth.

Split is historically the most important port on the Dalmatia coast and boasts being home to the Palace of Diocletian built in the third century AD. Keep a distance from the shore on approach from either direction to avoid rocks close to the shore, and be careful of high speed ferries leaving the port.

Trogir

The historic town of Trogir was founded in the 3rd century BCE by Greek colonists. With Greek, Roman and Venetian influences Trogir is on the UNESCO World Heritage List and the list of buildings to see is awesome, including the Cathedral of St. Lawrence and Kamerlengo Castle. Trogir is a town with something for everyone, not just those who love architecture, there are three beaches within 2 kms of ACI Marina Trogir and birdwatchers from all over the world come to Pantan Nature Park, also within 2 kms of the marina.

Vis

Vis Town is a popular port of entry for those arriving from Italy. The harbour of Vis Town is on the NE coast. Yachts can moor on to the quay either bow or stern to, there are laid moorings, electricity and water.

Vrboska

Locally nicknamed "Little Venice" Vrboska is located geographically at the northeast of Hvar Island. Vrboska lies on the north-eastern side of the UNESCO protected world heritage site Stari Grad Plain, surrounded by pine trees, olive groves and vineyards. Vrboska is best known for its church of St. Mary, built in 1465, then rebuilt into a fortress after the Turkish attack in 1575. Although Hvar is unsurprisingly known as being a fishing village, Vbroska also has a long history of nudism. The ACI Marina has berths for 125 yachts and there are several restaurants in the vacinity.