Punat
via 14 Days.
Embark on a 14-day yacht charter from Punat exploring Istria & Kvarner—Rovinj, Cres, Lošinj, Brijuni, Rabac & beyond—hidden coves, historic towns & Adriatic charm.
Day-by-day route
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Punat → Lopar (Rab)
Easy 18 nm leg out of Punat south to the Lopar peninsula on Rab. Lopar's Sahara Beach (sandy dunes, rare in Croatia) and the Rajska Plaža (Paradise Beach, 1.5 km of golden sand) are the headline shores of the upper Adriatic.
Distance
12 NM
Sailing
~2.4h 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.
Punat → Lopar (Rab)
Start in Punat, the calm marina of Krk, where olive groves still smell. Sail to the Lopar Peninsula of Rab, site to Paradise Beach—a remarkable length of golden sand. Ascend the St. Euphemia Church from the 12th century and feast on Rapska torta, almond cake, while the sun sets over the Kvarner Gulf.
Things to do
Walk Paradise Beach (1.5 km sand)
Beach day at Sahara dunes
Hike to Lopar lookout cross
Rapska torta at the bakery
Mooring tip
Anchor in San Marino Bay sheltered from N/NE; Lopar pier is for ferries, not charter overnights. Overnight in Rab Town is also a possibility.
Lopar → Novalja (Pag)
An island of moonlike fields and saline breezes, Glide to Pag. Dock near Novalja, where Lun's forest features twisted ancient olive trees. Taste Paški Sir (sheep cheese) at Gligora Dairy; then, at Zrče Beach, the Adriatic's response to Ibiza, dance barefoot.
Things to do
Visit Lun olive grove (1600 trees)
Paški sir tasting at Gligora dairy
Day on Zrće Beach
Sunrise dancing at Papaya club
Mooring tip
Novalja town quay + small marina; pre-book in summer. Anchor in nearby coves for a quieter night.
Novalja → Susak
Sail to Susak, a sandy speck where ladies dress in ethnic clothes and time slows down. Under a star-flecked sky, swim in the blue seas of Bok Bay, wander among sage fields, and eat šokol, or fig cake. Small fishing harbour — limited slots. Anchor in Bok Bay on sand at 4-6 m, sheltered from N/NE. Plan to walk the windblown sandy paths, swim shallow Bok Bay, try šokol cured meat with the locals. ong 25 nm crossing west to Susak — the Adriatic's only true sand island, formed entirely from windblown loess soil. Population under 100 year-round; the women wear distinctive short red-orange skirts on local festivals.
Things to do
Walk the windblown sandy paths
Swim shallow Bok Bay
Try šokol cured meat with the locals
Watch the silent Susak sunset
Mooring tip
Small fishing harbour — limited slots. Anchor in Bok Bay on sand at 4-6 m, sheltered from N/NE.
Susak → Mali Lošinj
Run toward Mali Lošinj, the "Island of Vitality." Wander pastel villas in Čikat Bay's soothing waters, then snorkel. See the Apoxyomenos Museum, where an ancient bronze athlete guards island secrets 2,000 years ago. ACI Marina Mali Lošinj is the safe pre-book in summer; town quay slots are first-come. Plan to the Apoxyomenos bronze athlete, walk the Čikat aromatic trails, sunset paddleboard the Riva.
Things to do
See the Apoxyomenos bronze athlete
Walk the Čikat aromatic trails
Sunset paddleboard the Riva
Seafood platter at a riva taverna
Mooring tip
ACI Marina Mali Lošinj is the safe pre-book in summer; town quay slots are first-come.
Mali Lošinj → Unije
Anchor at the secret coves-filled car-free Unije. Kayak the sandy lap of Maracol Bay, then accompany fishermen for brudet (fish stew) as evening paints the sea indigo. Small fishing-port quay — first-come. Anchor in Maracol Bay on sand at 4-6 m, sheltered from N/NE. Plan to swim Maracol sandy bay, walk the car-free island path, watch sunset from the lighthouse. asy 7 nm hop northwest to Unije — population under 100, no cars on the island, and one of the few sandy-beach destinations in northern Croatia. Maracol Bay's golden-sand shore is exceptional for the Adriatic.
Things to do
Swim Maracol sandy bay
Walk the car-free island path
Watch sunset from the lighthouse
Brudet stew at the family konoba
Mooring tip
Small fishing-port quay — first-come. Anchor in Maracol Bay on sand at 4-6 m, sheltered from N/NE.
Unije → Pula
Sail south to Pula, where modern wonders coexist with Roman remains. Look at the enormous arches of the Arena, then plunge into the beautiful waters of Verudela. Dine at a vineyard restaurant on truffle pasta; your tongue will taste earthy flavors.
Things to do
Tour the Pula Roman Amphitheatre
Walk Sergian Triumphal Arch
Swim the Verudela peninsula
Truffle pasta at a vineyard restaurant
Mooring tip
Marina Veruda or Marina Pula — both full-service. Pre-book in July-August. Pula city quay short-stay only.
Pula → Medulin
Coast to Medulin, the heaven of beach lowers. Search for dinosaur footprints, swim in Kamenjak's emerald coves, then have brodet (fish stew) at Konoba Batelina, the abundance of the sea on your table. Marina Veruda or Medulin port. Anchor in Bijeca Bay on sand at 3-5 m for a quiet evening, sheltered from N/NE. Plan to hike Cape Kamenjak coastal trails, see the dinosaur footprints, swim emerald Kolombarica cove.
Things to do
Hike Cape Kamenjak coastal trails
See the dinosaur footprints
Swim emerald Kolombarica cove
Dinner at Konoba Batelina
Mooring tip
Marina Veruda or Medulin port. Anchor in Bijeca Bay on sand at 3-5 m for a quiet evening, sheltered from N/NE.
Medulin → Rabac
From Rabac, the "Pearl of Kvarner," glide. Walk the Lungomare promenade and cliff-jump at Girandella Cove. As the sun sets behind Učka Mountain, sip malvasia wine paints the bay molten gold. ACI Marina Rabac for an overnight; town quay short-stay only. Plan to walk the curved Rabac promenade, cable car up Mount Učka, hike to medieval Labin. asy 22 nm leg around the southern tip of Istria into the Kvarner Gulf to Rabac. The Učka mountain rising behind the village is the most dramatic backdrop on Croatia's east-Istrian coast.
Things to do
Walk the curved Rabac promenade
Cable car up Mount Učka
Hike to medieval Labin
Malvasia wine tasting at sunset
Mooring tip
ACI Marina Rabac for an overnight; town quay short-stay only.
Rabac → Opatija
Fly to Opatija, the Belle Époque gem of Croatia. Wander the Lungomare, where once-prominent Habsburg nobility walked. Eat Istrian fuzi (truffle pasta) on a seashore terrace, then toast Hemingway Bar with a Maraschino sour. ACI Marina Opatija (Ičići) is the standard berth. Town quay short-stay only. Plan to walk the 12 km Lungomare promenade, tour Villa Angiolina park, sip cocktails at Hemingway Bar. orthern leg around the cape to Opatija — the 19th-century Habsburg riviera that once hosted Austrian emperors and Italian opera stars. The 12 km Lungomare promenade between Volosko and Lovran is a national heritage walk.
Things to do
Walk the 12 km Lungomare promenade
Tour Villa Angiolina park
Sip cocktails at Hemingway Bar
Fuzi pasta at a seafront terrace
Mooring tip
ACI Marina Opatija (Ičići) is the standard berth. Town quay short-stay only.
Opatija → Rijeka
Dock in Rijeka, a port city throbbing with artistic expression and grit. Discover the mediaeval ramparts of Trsat Castle then delve into the café scene on Korzo Street. From the Dolac Market, snack on kvarner scampi with their briny Adriatic sweet taste in every mouthful.
Things to do
Climb to Trsat castle and church
Walk the Korzo café strip
Tour the City Museum of Rijeka
Kvarner scampi at the Dolac fish market
Mooring tip
Rijeka has a small charter quay near the city centre; berth limited. ACI Marina Opatija (Ičići) for an alternative protected overnight.
Rijeka → Crikvenica
From coast to Crikvenica, where vineyards of Vinodol Valley converge. After snorkel over Roman remains close to Kaštel, climb to Grič's chapel. Feast on škampi Na buzaru, garlic prawns, as swallows fly across lavender sky. Crikvenica marina is small — pre-book. Anchor outside the port in light winds. Plan to snorkel the Roman ruins, vinodol vineyard visit, hike to Grič chapel viewpoint.
Things to do
Snorkel the Roman ruins
Vinodol vineyard visit
Hike to Grič chapel viewpoint
Škampi buzara dinner ashore
Mooring tip
Crikvenica marina is small — pre-book. Anchor outside the port in light winds.
Crikvenica → Senj
Track the Bura wind toward Senj, a pirate refuge below Nehaj Fortress. Taste maneštra, or bean stew, in cobblestone lanes; then, after twilight, ascend the fortress walls while the Velebit Mountains scream with stories of Uskok fighters. Senj harbour quay is short-stay only; check the marina options in nearby Stinica or Crikvenica for an overnight. Watch for Bura — leave for shelter if forecast. Plan to tour Nehaj fortress museum, walk the medieval old-town lanes, maneštra bean stew at a konoba.
Things to do
Tour Nehaj fortress museum
Walk the medieval old-town lanes
Maneštra bean stew at a konoba
Listen for the Bura wind warning
Mooring tip
Senj harbour quay is short-stay only; check the marina options in nearby Stinica or Crikvenica for an overnight. Watch for Bura — leave for shelter if forecast.
Senj → Baška (Krk)
Go back to Krk, anchored in the bay shaped like Baška. Trekking the lunarscape of the Moon Plateau, strewn with old Glagolitic engravings, then plunge into the pebbled embrace of Vela Plaza. Under the bell, dine on lamb with sea salt mixing with rosemary scent.
Things to do
Walk Vela Plaža pebble shore
Hike the lunar Moon Plateau trail
Visit the Bašćanska Ploča museum
Lamb peka at a stone konoba
Mooring tip
Baška small marina + town quay; pre-book in peak. Anchor in front of the beach in light winds — exposed to S/SE.
Baška → Punat
Sail to one last time the medieval spires of Rab. Swim on the lovely dunes of Lopar, then investigate Romanesque towers in Rab Town. Return to Punat as the sun gilds Krk’s limestone ridges, toasting your voyage with Žlahtina wine—the Adriatic’s whispers lingering like a lover’s promise.
Things to do
Last swim at Rab Lopar dunes
Brief stop in medieval Rab Town
Žlahtina wine toast in Vrbnik
Pack-and-clean for Punat handover
Mooring tip
Marina Punat is full-service with own boatyard and fuel quay. Request fuel slot 24h ahead and confirm berth before final approach.
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