Pomer
via Krk.
Sail from Pomer to scenic Portić Bay and Cape Kamenjak. Explore hidden coves, dramatic coastlines, prehistoric trails & prime diving in Istria’s wild south.
Day-by-day route
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Pomer → Portic Bay (Cape Kamenjak)
Short hop south from Pomer to Portić Bay inside Cape Kamenjak nature reserve — the southern tip of Istria. Limestone-cliff coves, a 75-million-year-old dinosaur track on shore, and Croatia's southernmost mainland anchorage with no road access on the headland.
Distance
4 NM
Sailing
~0.8h at 5 kn
Route at a glance
Route summary
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Day-by-day journey
Named anchorages, restaurants, and route notes for every leg of the week — written by sailors who've actually run this passage.
Pomer → Portic Bay (Cape Kamenjak)
Starting your journey in Pomer, the sapphire waves of the Adriatic call. Sail south to Portic Bay, a secret treasure within the Cape Kamenjak natural reserve. Anchor close to cliffs molded by time, then explore coves where the sea sparkles resemble liquid green. Then feast on Istrian burek (savory pastry) at a rustic konoba while the sun stains the sky coral and gold. Hike paths surrounded with wild orchids to find dinosaur tracks engraved into limestone.
Things to do
Hike to the dinosaur footprints
Snorkel hidden cliff coves
Watch sunset from the lighthouse
Burek dinner at the konoba
Mooring tip
Free anchoring on sand and seagrass at 5-8 metres. Sheltered from S/SE; exposed to the Bora — leave for Pomer if a Bora is forecast.
Portic Bay → Mali Lošinj
Set out from Mali Lošinj, the "Island of Vitality." Glide along the rocky shore of Cres, where bow-racing bottlenose dolphins abound. At Čikat Bay, a crescent of rocks lapped by blue seas. Wander Mali Lošinj's pastel harbour, where art galleries spill into cobbled squares, then cycle scented trails into pine forests. At a riverside table, dine on scampi buzara, garlicky shrimp stew, the air fragrant with Adriatic herbs.
Things to do
Spot the resident dolphin pod
Walk the Mali Lošinj Riva
Cycle the Čikat Bay aromatic trails
Scampi buzara at a harbour table
Mooring tip
ACI Marina Mali Lošinj — pre-book in summer. Town quay slots on the Riva are first-come.
Mali Lošinj → Ilovik & Sveti Petar
From Ilovik, the "Island of Flowers," where oleander and hibiscus frame whitewashed houses, Kayak to Sveti Petar, a little island capped by a single chapel, from the crystalline shallows of Swim in Paradise Bay. Under ancient olive trees, a picnic on Pag cheese and figs under murmurs of Venetian traders carried by the sea. By evening, go back to Ilovik for lamb under the bell, slow-cooked with rosemary and island wine.
Things to do
Kayak the Ilovik–Sveti Petar channel
Picnic under Sveti Petar olives
Snorkel the shallow Paradise Bay
Lamb peka dinner at a family konoba
Mooring tip
Pick up a free restaurant buoy in the channel — pay for dinner ashore and the buoy is included. Channel is fully sheltered from all directions.
Ilovik → Rab
Follow the horizon to Rab, a mediaeval wonder where four bell towers cut the heavens. Go through Romanesque palaces and stone lanes in Rab Town. One of Croatia's rare sandy beaches, Sahara Beach cools down; then, ascend Kamenjak Hill for views of the Kvarner Gulf sunset. Feast on Rapska torta (Rab cake), its almond filling a delectable legacy of nun-baked custom.
Things to do
Climb the Sveti Ivan bell tower
Beach day at Lopar Sahara dunes
Walk the Rab medieval ramparts
Rapska torta at the cathedral square
Mooring tip
ACI Marina Rab — book ahead in July-August. Anchor in Sveti Eufemija bay (north of town) for a quieter night.
Rab → Krk
Sail to Krk, the "Golden Island," where ruins and vines record Roman troops. Anchor at the fjord-like port of Baska and climb the Moon Plateau, a lunar scene strewn with ancient Glagolitic writings. swim in the pebbled coves of Vela Plaza, then enjoy hand-rolled pasta called šurlice in a konoba fashioned from a stone basement. Let the aroma of sea salt and sage calm you into Krk's ageless rhythm.
Things to do
Walk the Vela Plaža pebble shore
Hike the lunar Moon Plateau trail
Wine tasting in Vrbnik old town
Šurlice pasta at a stone konoba
Mooring tip
Baška has a small marina + town quay; pre-book in peak. Anchor in front of the beach in light winds — exposed to S/SE.
Krk → Cres
Glide west to Cres, where wild horses of the Tramuntana forest abound. From Valun Bay, snorkel above submerged Roman mosaics, then sail to Grbinj's fjord-like strait. Trekking to Lubenice's cliffside town for panoramic views of the Kvarner, kayak through mangroves to a secret waterfall. Dine on Cres lamb, its taste ingrained in island herbs, under a star-filled sky canvas.
Things to do
Hike up to the Lubenice cliff village
See the 10th-century Valun Tablet
Snorkel the natural-amphitheatre bay
Cres lamb dinner ashore
Mooring tip
Restaurant moorings off Valun village — free with dinner ashore. Free anchoring further out on sand at 7-10 metres.
Cres → Pomer
Sail homeward, following the rough northern shore of Cres. Stop to Plavnik Island, where falcons soar over cliffs, then plunge into Pomer's aquamarine embrace one more time. With a sunset glass of Malvasia wine, the whispers of the Adriatic suggest that your trip is beginning rather than ending.
Things to do
Mid-passage swim at Plavnik Moon Bay
Spot peregrine falcons on cliffs
Last-night Malvasia at the marina
Pack-and-clean for handover
Mooring tip
Marina Pomer — request berth + fuel slot 24h ahead. Final-night anchoring outside the marina is free if the wind is light.
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