1st DAY SATURDAY
SPLIT – MASLINICA – 14 NM

Our base is placed in the ACI MARINA SPLIT, which is located in the most beautiful part of Split’s port overlooking Riva, the most popular Lungomare promenade in Split. Walking from the center of Split, it will take you like 20 minutes to reach our office. After finishing the formalities in the office, provided that your boat is ready and that you bought planned provisions, you can get on board and head towards your first destination, MASLINICA, a charming small village on the western side of the island of Šolta, famous for its breathtaking sunset and an archipelago of seven small islands. Witnessing the sun drowning in the sea behind the archipelago of seven small islands in front of the Maslinica would surely be the highlight of the visit to this place. For dining out, there is plenty of choice, as in Maslinica as on the island of Šolta. You can choose from fancy restaurants to taverns, konobas or household farmings. You can spend the night safely moored in the beautiful marina MARTINIS – MARCHI, placed in the village, or you can anchor in the neighbouring bay Šešula where two restaurants offer their moorings (limited number) for free, provided that you eat there: ŠIŠMIŠ and Šešula. From Šešula bay it is 10 minutes on feet till Maslinica.

SIGHTS/THINGS TO DO/ATTRACTIONS:
St. Nicholas church – nice view
Olive oil tastings

PHOTOS’ SOURCE: commons.wikimedia.org

2nd DAY SUNDAY
MASLINICA – ŽIRJE – 26NM

Žirje is the largest and the most distant inhabited island in the Šibenik archipelago. In the past, it was covered with oak trees and it probably got its name after the fruit of the oak tree – žir (acorn). Due to its position and very indented coast with many nice bays, it is the usual destination of the sailors heading towards the Kornati. It is actually a natural extension of the Kornati islands. For an overnight stay, you can choose between the bays of Mala and Vela Stupica on the south, Tratinska bay on the west, or Muna on the east. SIGHTS: Byzantine fortress from the 6th century.

PHOTOS’ SOURCE: commons.wikimedia.org

3rd DAY MONDAY
ŽIRJE – PIŠKERA – 19NM

The striking contrast between the blue sea and the light grey limestone hills will leave you breathless while sailing from Žirje to Piškera island in the Kornati archipelago. The Kornati islands, a group of 89 smaller and bigger islands, islets, and reefs scattered in the sea is a true promised land for nature lovers and sailing enthusiasts. All your sailing and navigational skills will be put to the test while manoeuvring through the Kornati. Since the Kornati are a national park you will be required to pay an entrance ticket. The island of Piškera, with a surface of 2.66 square kilometres, is one of the larger islands in the Kornati group. It is uninhabited and the only outpost of civilization on it is the ACI marina.

KORNATI, AUTHOR: IVO BIOČINA, SOURCE: HTZ, CROATIAN TOURIST BOARD WWW.CROATIA.HR

4th DAY TUESDAY
PIŠKERA – KAPRIJE – 18NM

Kaprije is a small island situated in the middle of the Šibenik archipelago. It got its name after the plant caper whose buds serve as a spice. It is very popular among the boaters, since Kaprije bay, placed on the southwest part of the island, is protected from all winds.

 KAPRIJE, AUTHOR: IVO PERVAN, SOURCE: HTZ, CROATIAN TOURIST BOARD WWW.CROATIA.HR

5th DAY WEDNESDAY
KAPRIJE – SKRADIN – 18NM

Sailing from Kaprije to Skradin, a beautiful town with rich history, situated at the mouth of the Krka river, is a special experience. Passing through St. Ante channel at the entrance to the town of Šibenik will offer you a magnificent view of the town dominated by the cathedral of St. Jacob and three fortresses guarding over it. You continue sailing through the Šibenik bay and the canyon of the Krka river until, after the curve, the town of Skradin appears in front of you. In Skradin, you can overnight in the ACI marina or anchor in the bay. With a sailboat, you cannot go further than Skradin, but if you would like to visit the waterfalls of the Krka National Park, you will need to use the tourist boats. SIGHTS: town of Skradin, Krka National Park.

 SKRADIN, AUTHOR: IVO BIOČINA, SOURCE: HTZ, CROATIAN TOURIST BOARD WWW.CROATIA.HR

6th DAY THURSDAY
SKRADIN – PRIMOŠTEN – 24NM

Primošten is a charming small town grown out of the fishermen’s village. Its beautiful location on a peninsula and the gorgeous beaches make it very attractive to tourists, but in spite of this, Primošten has preserved the authentic atmosphere of the small Dalmatian town. The old town is characterized by stone houses and narrow streets with the church and bell tower at the highest peak of the place. Primošten is well-known for its vineyards which are to be found on the hills in the vicinity of the town. In the UN center in New York hangs a photo of Primošten’s vineyards.

PRIMOŠTEN, AUTHOR: SERGIO GOBBO, SOURCE: HTZ, CROATIAN TOURIST BOARD WWW.CROATIA.HR

7th DAY FRIDAY
PRIMOŠTEN – SPLIT – 29NM

The town of SPLIT, the nowadays capital of Dalmatia, expanded from the Diocletian palace, the palace built by Roman Emperor Diocletian in the 3rd century. It is the world’s best-preserved palace from late antiquity and on UNESCO’s list since 1979, mostly because the palace continues to live a full life – it is not only a monument from the past. Moor in our base marina, ACI marina Split.

SIGHTS/THINGS TO DO/ATTRACTIONS:
Diocletian palace – http://www.visitsplit.com/en/1316/split-in-1-day
Marjan hill – nice view of Split

SPLIT, AUTHOR: IVO BIOČINA, SOURCE: HTZ, CROATIAN TOURIST BOARD WWW.CROATIA.HR   

8th DAY SATURDAY
SPLIT – CHECK-OUT

It is time to say GOODBYE…… but only until next time, since we are sure you will like your week of sailing the Croatian islands so much that you will definitely come back!