The Route
Trogir to Maslinica (8nm)
Maslinica to Vis Town (21nm)
Vis Town to Komiza (11nm)
Komiza to St Clement Island (20nm)
St Clement to Hvar (3nm)
Hvar to Brac (14nm)
Brac to Trogir (17nm)
Plan details
Pick up your yacht and head off to the small harbour of Maslinica on the island of Solta, where you will spend your first night.
Maslinica is a charming village with several restaurants and cafes.
Today you will be sailing south to the island of Vis. It is a fairly long trip, around 5-7 hours, so we suggest you stop off at one of the sheltered bays on the north and south sides of Solta on the way for some lunch and a dip in the Adriatic
Vis Town is situated on the north eastern end of the island and is the oldest settlement in Dalmatia, established in 397 BC as a base for the Greek colonisation of the Adriatic Sea. More recently, the whole island was a military base, so has only opened up to tourism relatively recently. Vis town is becoming increasingly popular with tourists, but has still managed to retain its old-world charm.
Museum of Vis which contains many beautiful examples of ancient art including a 4th century BC bronze head of the goddess Artemis.
Check out the view above the town (it’s worth renting bikes or a car for this trip). The highest point on the island is Hum (at 587 metres high).
Vis has its own distinct grape, vugava, a white variety which has been grown here since ancient times. Make sure you try some with dinner!
This is a day to relax and enjoy exploring the island of Vis. The destination is Komiza, a traditional fishing village located in a deep bay on the western side of the island at the foot of Hum mountain. Take your time to get there and enjoy a few detours en route for lunch and a swim.
Stop off at some of the finest bays on the island for lunch and a dip. We recommend Stoncic, Milna and Zaglav which have fine sandy beaches near Viz. Also check out Gusarica close to Komiza, which is surrounded by pine, tamask and carob trees and the church of St. Mary. There are plenty of shops, restaurants in Komiza and a very popular nightclub close by on Kamenica Beach
Visit the small, nearby island of Bisevo, famous for its Blue Grotto (Modra Spilja).
As a result of the island’s military associations, this is a great place for diving. There are numerous sunken planes, ships and even submarines submerged in the waters off the island.
This morning you will sail to the beautiful Pakleni Islands. Beautiful and remote, these isles are known for their small secluded beaches, deserted coves, pine forests and sun-drenched hills. Your destination is St Clement, the largest of the islands. Sparsely populated, the island has a small and beautiful harbour, Palmiziana Cove, with a marina and some good restaurants on the waterfront.
Maslinica is a charming village with several restaurants and cafes. If you fancy treating yourself, we recommend the Martinis Marchi Hotel for dinner. A former 17th century fortified palace, it is now a luxury hotel. Maslinica is a charming village with several restaurants and cafes. If you fancy treating yourself, we recommend the Martinis Marchi Hotel for dinner. A former 17th century fortified palace, it is now a luxury hotel.
Visit the magnificent botanical park which features rare exotic plants from all over the world.3
Drop anchor for lunch and leisurely afternoon on board or snorkelling in one of the many coves and bays.
Make time to go to the local museum with its fascinating displays of the archaeological finds dating from 300 BC to the 7th century AD
It is almost impossible to get a space on the town quay here, so our advice is if you want to tour Hvar Town then keep your yacht at Palmiziana marina and hop on a regular water taxi into Hvar. Known as the St Tropez of the Eastern Mediterranean, it’s not hard to see why. Beautiful Venetian architecture, trendy bars and cafes abound along the waterfront, which lend an undeniable atmosphere of glamour.
Hvar comes alive at night, with its numerous bars and night clubs. The best known is Carpe Diem Beach Club, located on Stipanska beach on Marinkovac Island opposite the town, where you can pretty much party 24 hours a day! If you are after peace and quiet, you can moor your yacht in a bay on the north west side of the town and then head to the interior to wander amidst fields of lavender and rosemary and explore abandoned hamlets.
Wander along the main square and on into the winding stone streets and vist the Fortica fortress, the cathedral and the theatre, which was founded in 1612!
Leave behind the hedonistic hotspot that is Hvar and head for Brac, one of the largest islands along the Croatian coast. Mountains rise from the interior, reaching a height of 780 metres, creating an impressive sight as you approach. Dense pine forests cloak the hills and mountains and surround many picturesque hamlets and fishing ports.
You can either moor in the marina at Milna, a small and pretty fishing village on the west coast of the island and 20km southwest of Supetar or Bol, a secluded harbour town near Zlatni Rat beach, one of the Adriatic’s most stunning beaches.
Brac is a heaven for watersports enthusiasts. The rocky underwater formations teem with fish and make for excellent snorkelling and scuba diving.
Visit the Museum of Brac near to the small town of Skrip
It’s back to the marina at Trogir today, but plenty of time to stop off for lunch and a final swim on Solta island before you do so.
Once you’ve moored your yacht, you might like to take a taxi to the cosmopolitan and vibrant city of Splt (a 25-minute drive). Croatia’s second-largest city, Split has just the right balance of tradition and modernity.
Among the must-see attractions here are Diocletian’s Palace (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) followed by a leisurely last meal at one of the many bars and restaurants within the old city walls. Snap up some souvenirs from the small market stands on the main strip.
Soak up the atmosphere in one of the many cafes and bars on the town quay and maze of back streets.
Croatia is good for
Venetian palaces
Byzantine castles
Medieval walls
Viennese mansions
