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.
Day-by-day route
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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
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 (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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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