Itinerary Split - Split (1 week)

This itinerary describes all the places where you will stay over for the night. Don't hesitate to stop at noon in one of the numerous anchorages of the Dalmatian Coast.

Day 1

Arrival at the airport and transfer to the sailing-boat.

Distance from the airport : 22 Km (Split)

Distance from the ferry : 20 minutes walking from the marina

Parking : For free inside of the marina. Possibility to rent a garage (7 Euros a day) at the Marjan Hotel, 5 minutes walking from the marina.

Provisioning : Next to the marina, post office, pharmacy, a small grocery shop and a big supermarket.

Documents required : Passport or valid identity card.

Duration of trip : 150 nautical miles.

Embarkation at 17.00 p.m.

Day 2 Vis

As you arrive in Vis by ferry, you will be impressed by the nobility and beauty of the grand palaces and the houses in white stone, which are located on the quay. Also the White House in Washington has been built with the beautiful stone of the island of Brac !

Probably you will prefer to go to Komiza on the west coast.

The island of Vis was taken up for a long time by the Yougoslavian Army who was on guard in the west. Till Independence no tourists from abroad were allowed on the island.

Though being isolated for quite a time, Vis has become rather distinguished.. In Stroncica, close to Vis, Pavel serves delicious specialities in his restaurant located in a small bay. And in Zena Glava in the mountains, Giordana prepares tasty cuttle-fish and other kinds of fish and sea food coming directly from the nearby sea.

The first Greek colony, Issa, was founded on this island and in the museum of Vis you can admire a very beautiful head of the goddess Artemis, one of the best examples of the Hellenistic period in Croatia.

Day 3 Korcula

On the island of Korcula you will find an abundance of vineyards and olive groves. Many peaceful creeks and small beaches are hidden on the south coast. The scenery of Korcula, with its bastions and plenty of houses covered with red roofing-tiles, represents a typical aspect of the old Dalmatian towns.

The cathedral of Saint Marc and the surrounding square, reflect the strong influence of the Venetian style. You can admire two paintings of Tintoretto inside of the cathedral. The treasure-chamber is located in the palace of the Abbey (14th century).

Right opposite you will see the Gabriellis palace (15th century), functioning actually as Municipal Museum. It has a permanent exhibition of Greek pottery, Roman ceramics and some furniture.

The Tourist Office claims that Marco Polo was born in Korcula.it is even possible to have a look at the house where he was born.

Day 4 Hvar

Hvar used to be a Venetian dockyard. You will be able to trace the Venetian architecture in the small streets and in the great square flanked by the ancient dock of the galleys and a splendid church.

If you climb up to the fortress that overlooks the town, the view at sunset will make you forget the seemingly endless steps that lead to the top.

The big attraction for the tourists on the café terraces is to watch the balancing and bumping of the sailing-boats that are anchored at the principal quay. That is why it's better to go to the Palmizana marina, located on the islet of Pakleni at short distance. There is a boat service from and to Hvar till midnight.

Day 5 Milna

Milna is a beautiful village on the west coast of the island of Brač, situated inside a bay with the same name.

Along the neighbouring coasts you will find beautiful bays with sandy and stony beaches (Pasika, Borova, Lučice, Maslinova, Osibova). Milna has been developed in the beginning of the 17th century.

The baroque parish church has been built in 1783. Amongst the most remarquable baroque paintings are the < Annunciation > above the altar, dating from the first part of the 18th century and in the sacristy you can admire the painting of the < Crucifixion > in a frame that dates from the period of high Renaissance.

In the bay of Osibova, south of Milna, are the ruins of a Gothic church dedicated to Saint Joseph.

Day 6 Trogir

Trogir is a remarquable example of urban continuity. The quadrangular plan of the streets of the ancient city of this insular settlement goes back to the Hellenistic period and has been embellished by numerous public and private edifices and fortifications. Beside beautiful Romance churches you can also admire remarquable Renaissance and baroque monuments of the Venetian period.

Day 7 Return to Split

Split, a characteristic town of the South, is chaotic and mysterious like Naples and Alexandria, majestic like Lisbon, elegant and human thanks to the Roman Emperor Diocletian who built a a palace in her honour. About 2000 people live there in peace, meeting each other in the trafficfree streets and squares while enjoying a pleasant walk.

In the evening people gather on the café terraces of the Riva quay, located along the south front of the palace. The quay was constructed by a Frenchman called Marmont and one of the most beautiful streets in town has been dedicated to him.

All is in Split and Split is in all : Greek amphorae, Egyptian sphinxes, Roman columns, charming Venetian palaces, a mausoleum converted into a cathedral, a Roman temple that became a baptisterium . Austrian parks and buildings in Secession style are superimposed in a thousand layers of magic.

The aroma of the town embraces Marjan, a hill completely covered with fir trees and broom, after which the town has been named. From there you can walk, sheltered from the wind, to the Mestrovic gallery, a garden full of sculptures created by the great artist, who continued sculpting for his country even when he lived in exile.

Here you will find the most exquisit restaurants of Croatia.

Sperun, two steps from the palace of Diocletian, below the church of Saint François, is a small, distinguished taverna full of charm.
You will have the privilege to taste exceptional dishes prepared with unusual care. Only the reception Mr Banovic, a 60 years old former contractor, reserves for his guests is worthwile a visit.

Day 8

Desembarkation at 09.00 a.m.

If you have enough time before your departure, you can leave your luggage with the supervisor of the base and you can go for a last stroll in the streets of the palace of Diocletian.