Croatia · Adriatic
Kornati & Northern Dalmatia
Over 140 barren islands in the national park – the labyrinth of the Adriatic.
Die Inselwelt der Kornaten in der kroatischen Adria · Photo: Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
The sailing area
Kornati & Northern Dalmatia · Croatia · Adriatic
The Kornati islands are arguably the Adriatic's most spectacular island cruising ground: more than 140 bare, white-grey islands set in crystal-clear water. Much of the area is protected as a national park; entry requires a ticket, best purchased online in advance.
Departure ports include Biograd, Murter, Sukošan and Šibenik. Nearby, Telašćica Bay, the island of Žirje and the Krka River with its waterfalls invite you to take a detour. Many konobas in the bays offer mooring buoys if you come in for a meal.
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Anchorages in Kornati & Northern Dalmatia
Bays, harbours and mooring fields in Croatia. Coordinates are approximate and not for navigation. Google Maps shows a place search, not a verified anchoring position.
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Telašćica – Mir
Mooring field · 43.889° N, 15.176° E
Large natural bay with a salt lake and spectacular cliffs.
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Levrnaka – Lojena
Bay · 43.817° N, 15.238° E
One of the few sandy beaches in the Kornati islands.
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Vrulje (Kornat)
Mooring field · 43.826° N, 15.279° E
Small fishing village with konobas and mooring buoys.
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Piškera
Harbour · 43.764° N, 15.361° E
Small ACI marina in the heart of the national park.
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Uvala Lavsa
Mooring field · 43.754° N, 15.374° E
Well-sheltered bay, restaurant on the shore.
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Žirje – Mikavica
Bay · 43.651° N, 15.667° E
Remote, ideal as a jumping-off point for Šibenik.
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Skradin (Krka)
Harbour · 43.817° N, 15.923° E
At the entrance to Krka National Park with its waterfalls.
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Murter – Kosirina
Bay · 43.807° N, 15.623° E
Sandy bay with pine trees, a popular starting point.
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Suggested itineraries
A week in the Kornati islands from Murter
7 days · approx. 95 sm
National park, rocky cliffs and the Krka River – pure nature with short sailing legs.
- Murter
- Žut
- Telašćica
- Levrnaka
- Lavsa
- Žirje
- Skradin
- Murter
Coordinates are approximate and do not replace an official nautical chart or an up-to-date harbour guide.
Passage planning for Kornati & Northern Dalmatia
If you're planning a sailing trip in Kornati & Northern Dalmatia you should familiarise yourself with the wind, weather and local conditions beforehand. The best time to visit is usually during the season May to October. The difficulty level for this sailing area is “Advanced” – so plan your daily legs to leave enough time for changes in the weather, breaks and relaxed anchoring.
Wind and weather
Typical conditions in this sailing area: Reliable afternoon Maestral, Bora in spring and autumn. Check the latest weather report and the forecast for the next few days every morning. Many bays only offer shelter from certain directions. Having an alternative anchorage up your sleeve makes any sailing trip much more relaxed.
Anchoring with a catamaran
A catamaran like our Lagoon 42 can reach shallower bays thanks to its shallow draught. Still, pay attention to the seabed: seagrass meadows are protected and provide poor holding. Sandy patches are the better choice. Let out enough chain, rig an anchor bridle and check that the anchor is holding securely after setting it.
Before casting off
For Croatia get up-to-date nautical charts and a harbour guide, and find out about local fees, protected areas and regulations. The map and coordinates on this page are planning aids, but do not replace navigation on board.