Split is the largest city on the Adriatic coast. It’s packed with breathtaking sights to see, has great restaurants to try, and great marinas to start a Croatia sailboat charter. There are numerous coves and beaches where you can anchor and relax. Croatia has approximately 3,600 miles of coastline, of which the Dalmatian coast with its stunning islands and rugged limestone cliffs is the most popular stretch. Split is right in the center and offers you a great infrastructure for navigation, as well as an unforgettable experience due to its own unique beauty. The Split sailboat charter is one of a kind, so let us tell you a little about it.

You are planning to rent a boat from Split – How do you get there?

Split is very easily accessible. Its international airport is located 24 km northwest of the city. It is the second largest in Croatia after Zagreb and handles millions of passengers every year. Throughout the summer there are many seasonal charter flights to most of the larger European destinations, so going on a sailing holiday to Split is really easy.

If you prefer to travel by car, you can rely on a well-developed road network in Croatia and the Adriatic highway will take you directly to Split.

Split is also well served by ferry to Italy and there are many ferry connections from Split to summer resorts and ports on the Dalmatian coast.

Which marinas in Split are best suited for bareboat charter?

Split ACI Marina, southwest of the historic center, has 364 berths for yachts up to 80 m. It is very well protected by a long breakwater and offers a full range of repair services and facilities.

Marina Lav Split, with the adjoining Le Meridien Lav luxury resort, is located 8 km southeast of the city center and has 74 berths for boats up to 40 m. There are restaurants, bars, spa and wellness center, indoor and outdoor swimming pool, casino and disco, beaches, kindergarten, laundry service and many more facilities that visitors to the marina can use.

Marina Kastela, 7 km from the airport, can accommodate 400 yachts up to 100 m and has all the basic needs such as water and electricity, as well as some nautical services.

What does Split have to offer after sailing?

On a charter holiday in Split, you can combine sailing with exploring the city and learning about the local culture. Here are some suggestions on what to do:

Sightseeing in Split is great. A must-see is Diocletian’s Palace and Mausoleum dating back to the 4th century. It is one of the best preserved Roman palaces. Visit the statue of Grgur Ninski or the cathedral and the bell tower of Saint Domnius; You can climb the tower and see Split from above. The whole old town with its maze of streets is wonderfully picturesque. Take a walk along the Riva, which is the promenade. Visit the Archaeological Museum which has many Roman ruins and artifacts.

To relax, relax on the beach in the town of Bacvice, for example.

There are excellent shops in the hustle and bustle of the vibrant old town – you will find many stylish and very original boutiques and galleries.

Go for a wine and cheese tasting, for example, at the Library Jazz Bar Marcus Marulus. Sample local Croatian and Bosnian products in a 15th-century setting surrounded by some 1,000 books. The bar is located opposite the City Museum in the old town.

Try the Dalmatian cuisine that contains a lot of seafood but also very hearty dishes such as roast lamb.

To savor the nightlife, try the Hemingway Bar in the center or join a pub crawl if you want to meet other people.

Observe dolphins or sea turtles. Practice water sports such as diving, snorkeling, fishing, water skiing, wakeboarding, kayaking and many more. Or rent a bike and cycle around the area. In Split you have a lot to do and explore, so soak up the beauty of this incredible Dalmatian city.

What are the best charter day trips from Split?

When you rent a sailboat or motor yacht in Split, there are numerous very attractive destinations that you can visit on a day trip. Here are some examples:

The beautiful town of Trogir is only 8 nautical miles away and you can easily sail to Ciovo, an island off the coast of Trogir. Go to Drvenik or Solta with the spa town of Maslinica. Both islands are only 10 NM from Split.

Head to Brac with the beautiful Zlatni Rat beach featured on so many postcards and enjoy the beautiful Lucica Bay with its amazing turquoise water. Visit the towns of Bol and Milna. Buy some local olive oil and pecorino cheese or try lamb which is the local specialty.

Anchor and swim in the impressive and beautiful bay of Stivina on the island of Vis, ca. 27 NM from Split. Go to Ravnik, a mini island south of Vis. The so-called Green Cave is worth visiting there, it is very large and can be entered by boat. Then there is the nearby neighboring island of Bisevo with the amazing Blue Cave for which you need tickets to enter. Snorkel in the Blue Lagoon on Budikovac Island, also south of Vis. The island is inhabited by a single person throughout the year.

Cruise to the lively city of Hvar, with its Venetian palaces and charming streets and squares. Visit the Hvar Fortress. Head to the Paklinski Archipelago off the southwestern coast of Hvar. It is located opposite the entrance to the port of Hvar. The name is derived from the pine resin that used to be collected there and used to line ships. It is a 10 km long chain of islands with a very jagged coastline, which provides numerous coves for anchoring, snorkeling and fishing, for example, the beautiful Palmizana Bay.

Korcula, about 32 nautical miles from Split, and its lovely old town with pretty souvenir shops and galleries are calling.

Then there is the Lastovo Archipelago Nature Park, south of Korcula, with absolutely incredibly pure and untouched nature.

Last but not least, the sublime national park Mljet, approx. 60 NM from Split, it has an equally unspoiled nature for you to admire.

Those are just a few suggestions. There is much more to discover and the destinations for renting a sailboat in Split are endless and undeniably beautiful.

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