Croatia · Adriatic
Southern Dalmatia
Korčula, Mljet and Dubrovnik – green islands and World Heritage.
Küstenaufnahme zur Illustration des Reviers Süddalmatien, Kroatien · Photo: Jaganjac · CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
The sailing area
Southern Dalmatia · Croatia · Adriatic
South of Split, the Adriatic becomes greener and quieter. The island of Mljet, with its saltwater lakes, is a national park, Korčula is regarded as Marco Polo’s birthplace, and the Elaphiti Islands off Dubrovnik are ideal islands for anchoring.
Dubrovnik itself is a must-see, though the ACI marina lies upriver in Komolac. Lastovo, one of Croatia’s most remote islands, rewards visitors with clear water and starry skies.
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Anchorages in Southern 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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Polače (Mljet)
Mooring field · 42.792° N, 17.397° E
National park entrance, with Roman ruins on the shore.
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Okuklje (Mljet)
Mooring field · 42.724° N, 17.667° E
Small, sheltered bay with restaurants.
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Saplunara (Mljet)
Bay · 42.693° N, 17.730° E
Sandy beaches at the southeastern tip of Mljet.
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Lumbarda (Korčula)
Bay · 42.924° N, 17.167° E
Wine-growing village with sandy beaches near Korčula Town.
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Uvala Pržina (Korčula)
Bay · 42.912° N, 17.177° E
Sandy bottom, popular swimming spot.
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Skrivena Luka (Lastovo)
Bay · 42.734° N, 16.881° E
“Hidden Harbour” – sheltered from almost every direction.
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Šipanska Luka (Elaphiti Islands)
Bay · 42.730° N, 17.864° E
Long, quiet bay on Šipan.
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Uvala Sunj (Lopud)
Bay · 42.671° N, 17.948° E
One of the most beautiful sandy beaches in Dalmatia.
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Suggested itineraries
Dubrovnik & Islands
7 days · approx. 110 sm
A World Heritage Site, a national park and one of the most remote islands in the Adriatic.
- Dubrovnik
- Lopud
- Šipan
- Mljet (Polače)
- Korčula
- Lastovo
- Okuklje
- Dubrovnik
Coordinates are approximate and do not replace an official nautical chart or an up-to-date harbour guide.
Passage planning for Southern Dalmatia
If you're planning a sailing trip in Southern 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: Maestral (NW), with more frequent Jugo winds 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.