Central Dalmatia
Region
3.5
The area of Dalmatia is a popular area for sailing with many hidden coves and beautiful coastal villages and towns with the backdrop of mountains.
"Dalmatia (; Croatian: Dalmacija [dǎlmaːtsija]; Italian: Dalmazia; see names in other languages) is one of the four historical regions of Croatia, alongside Croatia proper, Slavonia, and Istria.
Dalmatia is a narrow belt of the east shore of the Adriatic Sea, stretching from the island of Rab in the north to the Bay of Kotor in the south. The hinterland (Dalmatian Zagora) ranges in width from fifty kilometres in the north, to just a few kilometres in the south; it is mostly covered by the rugged Dinaric Mountains. Seventy-nine islands (and about 500 islets) run parallel to the coast, the largest (in Dalmatia) being Brač, Pag, and Hvar. The largest city is Split, followed by Zadar and Šibenik.
The name of the region stems from an Illyrian tribe called the Dalmatae, who lived in the area in classical antiquity. Later it became a Roman province, and as result a Romance culture emerged, along with the now-extinct Dalmatian language, later largely replaced with related Venetian. With the arrival of Croats to the area in the 8th century, who occupied most of the hinterland, Croatian and Romance elements began to intermix in language and culture.
After the Medieval Kingdom of Croatia fell in 1102, its cities and lands were often conquered by, or switched allegiance to, the kingdoms of the region during the Middle Ages. The longest-lasting rule was the one of the Republic of Venice, which controlled most of Dalmatia between 1420 and 1797, with the exception of the small but stable Republic of Ragusa (1358–1808) in the south. Between 1815 and 1918, it was a province of the Austrian Empire known as the Kingdom of Dalmatia. After the Austro-Hungarian defeat in the First World War, Dalmatia was split between the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes which controlled most of it, and the Kingdom of Italy which held several smaller parts, and after World War II, the Socialist Republic of Croatia as a part of Yugoslavia took complete control over the area. Following the dissolution of Yugoslavia, Dalmatia became a part of the independent Croatian state." Wikipedia
Latest Reviews
Sunsail Yacht Charter
4.9
A flawless service, especially given the current covid conditions and restrictions.
Sunlife Charter
5.0
Usually you go to the new place and you are impressed. First time is always the best. Second is worse and third time you change the place. Not with the SUNLIFE. It’s getting better and better prostuff, new boats, friendly and worth of yours trust. Excellent choice for charter company. If there is any problem, they will find fast solution, which will make you more happy on your vacations.
Orvas Yachting
1.6
Worst charter experience we had in Croatia. Rude staff at the checkout and never received our deposit back.
Rogac Harbour
3.6
We stopped to refill diesel (as suggested by Sunsail as it’s cheaper on Fridays than Marina Agna), and have been very pleasantly surprised. It’s very pretty. After refilling, we dropped anchor in a pretty Bay, and jumped on our dingy for a tasty lunch. Had a quick swim and off we headed again. Worth a stop!
Krknjas
4.6
We stopped for lunch and found the place very pretty but busy with day trippers. Decided to moor a little way out and then scoot around the shallow areas in our dingy.
Sesula Bay
4.8
Very pretty secluded bay with anchor and shore lines. Konobo in bay is super clean and nice. Great sunset. Walking distance to Mascalinca nearby.
Maslinica Harbour
4.2
A great place to stop for the night, if you need to refill water, or need to be in a marina for the night. However, if you just need to anchor, there is a stunning cove just around the corner with a fabulous konobo. Very much worth stopping by! A must see.
Sunlife Charter
4.2
Sunlife were always very quick to respond. The booking was fast and easy. The staff were almost all very friendly and helpful. The boat was clean and in good condition, but it was from 2020. The extras at Sunlife are more expensive than all the other charter companies we have rented from. We lost a screw handle for the bimini which we had to pay for - €30. This was the first time we have had to pay for something so cheap that got lost or broken.
Vinogradisce Bay
2.4
English translation: "For 41 feet on the buoy 50 euros that is highway robbery. Without electricity water breakfast. There are many charter yachts in Croatia without a sewage tank. So what happens in this bay every morning? I guess 50 - 100 people do their business in the promised bay every morning, mind you." Original review: "Für 41 Fuss an der Boje 50 Euro das ist Wegelagerei. Ohne Strom Wasser Frühstück. In Kroatien gibt es sehr viel Charter Yachten ohne Abwasser Tank. Was passiert also jeden Morgen in dieser Bucht? Ich schätze mal so 50 - 100 Leute verrichten ihr Geschäft in die gelobte Bucht wohl gemerkt jeden Morgen."
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Top facilities
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1 . Sunlife Charter |
2 . Sunsail Yacht Charter |
3 . Bavadria Yachting |
4 . Waypoint Yacht Charter |
5 . Ultra Sailing |
6 . Ultra Sailing |
7 . Pitter Yachting |
8 . Sailing Forever |
9 . Navis Yacht Charter |
10 . Navigare Yachting |
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Top Marinas, Harbours and Anchorages
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2 . ACI Milna Marina |
3 . Marina Trogir Marina |
4 . Parja Cove |
5 . Lovisce Cove |
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7 . Krknjas |
8 . Maslinica Harbour |
9 . Stari Grad Marina |
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11 . Stari Grad Marina |
12 . Marina Agana Marina |
13 . Rogac Harbour |
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15 . ACI Trogir Marina |
16 . Marina Baotic Marina |
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19 . Bol Harbour |
20 . Trogir Palace Harbour |
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22 . Arbanija Harbour |
23 . Slatine Harbour |
24 . Gornji Liveli Harbour |
25 . Donji Harbour |
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29 . Borak Harbour |
30 . Veli Drvenik Jetty Harbour |
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Top Towns
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1 . Milna
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2 . Bol
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3 . Rogac
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4 . Hvar
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6 . Veliki Drvenik
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7 . Bobovisce
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8 . Stari Grad
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11 . Marina
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12 . Kastel Kamblelovac
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13 . Trogir
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14 . Split
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15 . Stomorska
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16 . Milna
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17 . Sutivan
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18 . Okrug Gornji
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19 . Mastrinka
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21 . Slatine
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22 . Okrug Donji
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23 . Okrug Gornji / Liveli
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24 . Okrug Gornji / Businci
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25 . Seget Vranjica
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26 . Poljica
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27 . Vinisce
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29 . Maslinica
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30 . Necujam
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