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Yacht charter route · Istria

Punat
via Mali Lošinj.

Sail a 7-day yacht charter from Punat via Lopar (Rab), Novalja, Susak to Mali Lošinj. Discover sandy beaches, hidden coves & unique island charm.

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Lopar
Day 1

Punat (Krk) → 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

— At a glance

Route at a glance

Best season
June – mid-September (peak Jul – Aug)
Duration
7 days · Sat – Sat
Departure
Punat
Sailing area
Istria

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Day-by-day journey

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Day 1 / 7
Lopar
1
Day 1

Punat (Krk) → Lopar (Rab)

Start your journey at Punat, a calm marina on Krk Island, where the air smells of pine mixed with sea. Sail north to Lopar, the northern point of Rab known for its beautiful Paradise Beach. Wander around Lopar's sandy dunes, then go to the 12th-century St. Euphemia Church for expansive views of the Kvarner Gulf. Feast on Rab cake (Rapska torta), a delectable almond confection created years ago by nearby sisters.

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.

Novalja
2
Day 2

Lopar → Novalja (Pag)

Glide southwest to the island of strikingly moonlike beauty, Pag. Dock in Novalja, where electric nightlife meets olive gardens and salt pans. Discover Lun's ancient olive woodland, where millennia of Bura winds have twisted gnarled trees. Pair a crisp Žlahtina wine with lamb slow-roasted under ash and relish Paški sir, the renowned sheep cheese, at sunset.

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.

Susak
3
Day 3

Novalja → Susak

Sail to Susak, a sandy oasis where time seems to stop. The women on this car-free island still wear vibrant folk clothes, and walkways meander across aromatic sage fields. Explore the blue shallows of Bok Bay then climb to the hilltop chapel to see sunset. At a family konoba, dine on homemade rakija and šokol, or fig cake, while crickets fill the evening.

Things to do

Walk the windblown sandy paths

Swim shallow Bok Bay

Try šokol cured meat with the locals

Sunset from the hilltop chapel

Mooring tip

Small fishing harbour — limited slots. Anchor in Bok Bay on sand at 4-6 m, sheltered from N/NE.

Mali Lošinj
4
Day 4

Susak → Mali Lošinj

Chart Mali Lošinj, the "Island of Vitality." Anchor at Čikat Bay, a crescent of stones lapped by sparkling waves. Cycle scented routes through pine forests to Veli Lošinj's Baroque homes, then stop at the Apoxyomenos Museum to see the 2,000-year-old "Croatian Athlete" bronze monument. On a balcony by the harbor, finish the day with scampi buzara, spicy shrimp stew.

Things to do

See the Apoxyomenos bronze athlete

Cycle the aromatic Čikat trails

Evening at Veli Lošinj Riva

Scampi buzara at the harbour

Mooring tip

ACI Marina Mali Lošinj is the safe pre-book in summer; town quay slots are first-come.

Unije
5
Day 5

Mali Lošinj → Unije

Sail to Unije, a car-free paradise where wild beaches challenge Croatia's stony convention. Kayak to the secret coves of Maracol Bay, then accompany fishermen carrying nets at evening. Feast on brudet (fish stew) beneath a star-filled sky mirror reflecting the Milky Way in quiet bay.

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.

Cres
6
Day 6

Unije → Cres

Flying above the Tramuntana Forest, griffon vultures glide to Cres, an island. Dock in Cres Town, a medieval Venetian arches and stone well maze. Swim on the turquoise waves of Slatina Beach, then climb to Lubenice, a village on the edge locked in time. Dine on Cres lamb, grilled with wild herbs, its taste wild as the island.

Things to do

Walk medieval Cres Town lanes

Hike up to Lubenice cliff village

Swim turquoise Slatina Bay

Cres lamb at a stone konoba

Mooring tip

Cres Town has a small marina + town quay; pre-book in peak. Anchor in Tiha Bay on sand at 5-8 m.

Malinska
7
Day 7

Cres → Punat

Go back to Krk, anchored in the calm bay of Malinska. Swim in Porto's sun-dappled shallows then meander across vineyards to the Glavotok Monastery from 15th century. Toast your path with Vrbnička Žlahtina wine by a konoba covered in bougainvillea. Sail back to Punat when the light gilds the Velebit Mountains, the Adriatic whispering, You'll see me shortly.

Things to do

Swim Malinska shallows

Visit Glavotok Monastery

Žlahtina wine at a Vrbnik konoba

Pack-and-clean for 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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