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Yacht charter route · Zadar

Zadar
via Pag.

Sail a 7-day yacht charter from Zadar to Pag via Molat, Silba, Ilovik, Šimuni & Olib. Discover hidden bays, tranquil islands & the 'Moon Island' charm.

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Ždrelac
Day 1

Zadar → Ždrelac Bay

Easy 8 nm shake-down leg out of Zadar across the Pašman channel to Ždrelac — a 250-metre passage between Pašman and Ugljan with a sheltered bay either side. Sandy bottom, calm water, perfect first-night transition from city to sailing rhythm.

Distance

10 NM

Sailing

~2h at 5 kn

— At a glance

Route at a glance

Best season
May – early October (peak Jun – Sep)
Duration
7 days · Sat – Sat
Departure
Zadar
Sailing area
Zadar

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Day 1 / 7
Ždrelac
1
Day 1

Zadar → Ždrelac Bay

Begin in Zadar, where ancient Roman stones hum alongside the Sea Organ’s eerie melodies. Sail north to Ždrelac Bay, a sheltered Eden where pines lean over turquoise shallows like gossiping elders. Dive into water so clear you’ll swear you’re floating in air, then feast on brudet (fish stew) at a cliffside tavern as the sun stains the horizon burnt orange.

Things to do

Listen to the Zadar Sea Organ

Anchor for an afternoon swim

Walk the Ugljan/Pašman bridge

Brudet stew dinner ashore

Mooring tip

Free anchoring on sand at 5-7 m. Sheltered from N/NW; town quay short-stay only.

Molat
2
Day 2

Ždrelac → Molat

Follow the scent of wild sage to Molat, an island where goats reign and time dissolves. Anchor in Brgulje Bay, its pebbles whispering underfoot, and hike to Zapuntel’s deserted beach—a crescent of sand untouched but by seabirds. At dusk, join villagers for arancini (fried citrus peels) and rakija under a sky thick with stars, the Milky Way your only map.

Things to do

Walk between the three Molat villages

Beach time at deserted Zapuntel

Try Molat arancini citrus sweets

Stargaze in true dark-sky waters

Mooring tip

Free anchoring on sand and seagrass at 5-8 m in Brgulje Bay. Restaurant moorings off the village.

Ilovik
3
Day 3

Molat → Ilovik

Chase the horizon to car-free Silba, a bohemian oasis where cobbled paths lead to secret art studios. Swim at Torta Beach, then sail south to Ilovik, the “Island of Flowers.” Drop anchor in Paradise Bay, snorkeling through schools of glittering sardines. Dine under bougainvillea on lamb under the bell, its rosemary perfume mingling with the salt-kissed breeze.

Things to do

Lunch swim at Silba Torta Beach

Walk Silba car-free art alleys

Anchor in Ilovik–Sveti Petar channel

Lamb peka at an oleander konoba

Mooring tip

Pick up a free restaurant buoy in the Ilovik–Sveti Petar channel — pay for dinner ashore and the buoy is included. Channel is fully sheltered.

Šimuni
4
Day 4

Ilovik → Šimuni (Pag)

Sail west to Pag’s moonlike terrain, where stone and salt sculpt the landscape. Dock in Šimuni, a village of fishermen mending nets under olive trees. Cycle through Lun’s ancient olive grove—gnarled giants older than empires—then devour Pag’s famed lamb at a beach grill, its smoky richness paired with the sharp tang of sheep cheese.

Things to do

Cycle the Lun olive grove (1600 trees)

Paški sir tasting at Gligora dairy

Day-trip to Pag salt flats

Pag lamb at a beach grill

Mooring tip

ACI Marina Šimuni — book ahead in summer. Anchor in adjacent coves on sand at 5-7 m for a quieter night.

Olib
5
Day 5

Šimuni → Olib

Glide north to Olib, where sandy coves defy Croatia’s rocky reputation. Wade ashore in Slatina Bay, your toes sinking into powder-soft sand, and explore abandoned stone houses reclaimed by fig trees. Hunt for Roman mosaics hidden in meadows, then feast on honey-drenched fritule (doughnuts) at a farmhouse lit by fireflies.

Things to do

Swim sandy Slatina and Banve bays

Cycle the deserted stone-village trail

Olibške makarule pasta lunch

Hunt for Roman mosaics in fields

Mooring tip

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

Iž
6
Day 6

Olib → Iž

Sail to Iž, where potters spin clay into tradition. Tour workshops crafting peka bells, then bike to Koromačna Bay—swim in water so still it mirrors the sky. As dusk falls, join a fjera feast: tables groan with smoked ham, sheep cheese, and wine poured from dusty jugs, mandolin strings weaving through laughter and clinking glasses.

Things to do

Visit a Veli Iž peka pottery

Cycle to Koromašnjak swim cove

Try smoked Iž octopus salad

Stay for a Fjera village fair

Mooring tip

ACI Marina Iž (Veli Iž) — small but well-protected. Anchor in Knež Bay on sand at 5-8 m for a quieter alternative.

Zadar
7
Day 7

Iž → Zadar

Sail homeward, stopping at Ugljan for a final plunge into Veli Školj’s aquamarine embrace. Return to Zadar as the Greeting to the Sun ignites, its kaleidoscope of light dancing beneath your feet. Toast your odyssey with Maraschino liqueur, the Adriatic’s whispers promising: This is not goodbye, but until next time.

Things to do

Final swim off Ugljan

Walk the Roman Forum at the centre

Watch Greeting to the Sun light show

Maraschino tasting at Konoba Skoblar

Mooring tip

Marina Zadar (Borik) is the standard charter berth. Confirm fuel slot 24h ahead and clean the boat the evening before.

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