1.0Sailaway Vacationshttps://sailaway-vacations.comrich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="j5XyKsaVet"><a href="https://sailaway-vacations.com/index.php/croatia-sailing-region-south-dalmatia/">Croatia sailing – region – South Dalmatia</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://sailaway-vacations.com/index.php/croatia-sailing-region-south-dalmatia/embed/#?secret=j5XyKsaVet" width="600" height="338" title="“Croatia sailing – region – South Dalmatia” — Sailaway Vacations" data-secret="j5XyKsaVet" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script> /*! 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Dominated by the magnificent Dubrovnik and featuring remote islands like Lastovo and Mljet. This is where luxury meets wilderness in the crystal waters of the southern Adriatic. Best for Luxury & Remote Nature Season April – October Sailing Distance 15-30 NM between ports What to see & do Dubrovnik Old City UNESCO Site Living Roman pa Pearl of the Adriatic with medieval walls, marble streets, and Game of Thrones filming locations. Korčula Island Historic Island Mini Dubrovnik with Marco Polo’s birthplace, wine traditions, and medieval charm. Mljet National Park National Park Green island paradise with saltwater lakes, monastery, and pristine nature. Lastovo Island Nature Park Remote island with dark sky reserve, unique architecture, and untouched nature. Elaphiti Islands Island Group Koločep, Lopud, and Šipan – car-free islands perfect for day trips from Dubrovnik. Pelješac Peninsula Peninsula Croatia’s second-largest peninsula famous for wines, oysters, and stunning landscapes. Suggested 7-Day Itineraries Dubrovnik & Treasures Dubrovnik → Šipan → Korčula → Lastovo → Mljet → Lopud → Dubrovnik Experience the most scenic region with historic cities and pristine national parks. Highlights: Dubrovnik walls Korčula old town Mljet lakes Remote Lastovo Day-by-day Itinerary Day 1: Dubrovnik City walls walk Game of Thrones locations Cable car sunset ⚓ ACI Marina Dubrovnik Base port Day 2: Šipan Island Largest Elaphiti island Renaissance palaces Peaceful vineyards ⚓ Šipanska Luka 12 NM (1.5 hours) Day 3: Korčula Town Mini Dubrovnik architecture Marco Polo house Moreška sword dance ⚓ Korčula town harbor 35 NM (4-5 hours) Day 4: Lastovo Island Dark sky reserve Remote island culture Unique architecture ⚓ Ubli harbor 25 NM (3-4 hours) Day 5: Mljet National Park Saltwater lakes St. Mary monastery National park hiking ⚓ Polače harbor 20 NM (2.5-3 hours) Day 6: Lopud Island Car-free paradise Šunj beach Franciscan monastery ⚓ Lopud harbor 18 NM (2-3 hours) Day 7: Return to Dubrovnik Final old town visit Souvenir shopping Farewell dinner ⚓ ACI Marina Dubrovnik 8 NM (1 hour) Wine & Wilderness Dubrovnik → Pelješac → Korčula → Mljet → Šipan → Koločep → Dubrovnik Combine wine tasting on Pelješac with the wild beauty of southern islands. Highlights: Pelješac wines Traditional villages Monastery on Mljet Car-free islands Day-by-day Itinerary Day 1: Dubrovnik Afternoon departure Provisioning Route planning ⚓ ACI Marina Dubrovnik Base port Day 2: Orebić, Pelješac Wine region exploration Dingač vineyards Traditional konoba ⚓ Orebić harbor 30 NM (4 hours) Day 3: Korčula Island Medieval town tour Local wine tasting Island cuisine ⚓ Korčula town 8 NM (1 hour) Day 4: Mljet National Park Great Lake swimming Monastery visit Nature hiking ⚓ Porat bay (anchoring) 25 NM (3-4 hours) Day 5: Šipan Island Historic palaces Olive groves Traditional fishing ⚓ Šipanska Luka 15 NM (2 hours) Day 6: Koločep Island Blue Cave visit Car-free environment Pine forest walks ⚓ Koločep harbor 5 NM (45 minutes) Day 7: Return to Dubrovnik Final city exploration Island farewell Farewell sunset ⚓ ACI Marina Dubrovnik 8 NM (1 hour) Practical Information Sailing conditions Winds: Maestral lighter, Bura stronger Distances: Longer passages between islands Best months: May-September Experience: Recommended for intermediate+ sailors Special Considerations Dubrovnik: ACI Marina, book well in advance Lastovo: Limited facilities, stock supplies Mljet: National park fees apply Customs: Near Montenegro border checks South Dalmatia Experience “South Dalmatia feels like sailing through a fairy tale. Dubrovnik’s walls rising from the sea are breathtaking, especially at sunset. The region is more challenging for sailing with longer distances between islands, but the rewards are incredible.” “Mljet National Park with its saltwater lakes is magical – our kids love swimming in the warm, calm waters of the big lake. Lastovo is for the adventurous – incredibly remote and wild, with some of the clearest night skies in Europe. It’s perfect for experienced sailors seeking solitude.”  https://sailaway-vacations.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/dubrovnik-DuAHy7Pe.jpg800600