{"version":"1.0","provider_name":"Sailaway Vacations","provider_url":"https:\/\/sailaway-vacations.com","title":"Croatia sailing - region - South Dalmatia - Sailaway Vacations","type":"rich","width":600,"height":338,"html":"<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"qr2QVREBoK\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sailaway-vacations.com\/index.php\/croatia-sailing-region-south-dalmatia\/\">Croatia sailing &#8211; region &#8211; South Dalmatia<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" src=\"https:\/\/sailaway-vacations.com\/index.php\/croatia-sailing-region-south-dalmatia\/embed\/#?secret=qr2QVREBoK\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" title=\"&#8220;Croatia sailing &#8211; region &#8211; South Dalmatia&#8221; &#8212; Sailaway Vacations\" data-secret=\"qr2QVREBoK\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\"><\/iframe><script>\n\/*! 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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 &amp; Remote Nature Season April &#8211; October Sailing Distance 15-30 NM between ports What to see &amp; do Dubrovnik Old City UNESCO Site Living Roman pa Pearl of the Adriatic with medieval walls, marble streets, and Game of Thrones filming locations. Kor\u010dula Island Historic Island Mini Dubrovnik with Marco Polo&#8217;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 Kolo\u010dep, Lopud, and \u0160ipan &#8211; car-free islands perfect for day trips from Dubrovnik. Pelje\u0161ac Peninsula Peninsula Croatia&#8217;s second-largest peninsula famous for wines, oysters, and stunning landscapes. Suggested 7-Day Itineraries Dubrovnik &amp; Treasures Dubrovnik \u2192 \u0160ipan \u2192 Kor\u010dula \u2192 Lastovo \u2192 Mljet \u2192 Lopud \u2192 Dubrovnik Experience the most scenic region with historic cities and pristine national parks. Highlights: Dubrovnik walls Kor\u010dula old town Mljet lakes Remote Lastovo Day-by-day Itinerary Day 1: Dubrovnik City walls walk Game of Thrones locations Cable car sunset \u2693 ACI Marina Dubrovnik Base port Day 2: \u0160ipan Island Largest Elaphiti island Renaissance palaces Peaceful vineyards \u2693 \u0160ipanska Luka 12 NM (1.5 hours) Day 3: Kor\u010dula Town Mini Dubrovnik architecture Marco Polo house More\u0161ka sword dance \u2693 Kor\u010dula town harbor 35 NM (4-5 hours) Day 4: Lastovo Island Dark sky reserve Remote island culture Unique architecture \u2693 Ubli harbor 25 NM (3-4 hours) Day 5: Mljet National Park Saltwater lakes St. Mary monastery National park hiking \u2693 Pola\u010de harbor 20 NM (2.5-3 hours) Day 6: Lopud Island Car-free paradise \u0160unj beach Franciscan monastery \u2693 Lopud harbor 18 NM (2-3 hours) Day 7: Return to Dubrovnik Final old town visit Souvenir shopping Farewell dinner \u2693 ACI Marina Dubrovnik 8 NM (1 hour) Wine &amp; Wilderness Dubrovnik \u2192 Pelje\u0161ac \u2192 Kor\u010dula \u2192 Mljet \u2192 \u0160ipan \u2192 Kolo\u010dep \u2192 Dubrovnik Combine wine tasting on Pelje\u0161ac with the wild beauty of southern islands. Highlights: Pelje\u0161ac wines Traditional villages Monastery on Mljet Car-free islands Day-by-day Itinerary Day 1: Dubrovnik Afternoon departure Provisioning Route planning \u2693 ACI Marina Dubrovnik Base port Day 2: Orebi\u0107, Pelje\u0161ac Wine region exploration Dinga\u010d vineyards Traditional konoba \u2693 Orebi\u0107 harbor 30 NM (4 hours) Day 3: Kor\u010dula Island Medieval town tour Local wine tasting Island cuisine \u2693 Kor\u010dula town 8 NM (1 hour) Day 4: Mljet National Park Great Lake swimming Monastery visit Nature hiking \u2693 Porat bay (anchoring) 25 NM (3-4 hours) Day 5: \u0160ipan Island Historic palaces Olive groves Traditional fishing \u2693 \u0160ipanska Luka 15 NM (2 hours) Day 6: Kolo\u010dep Island Blue Cave visit Car-free environment Pine forest walks \u2693 Kolo\u010dep harbor 5 NM (45 minutes) Day 7: Return to Dubrovnik Final city exploration Island farewell Farewell sunset \u2693 ACI Marina Dubrovnik 8 NM (1 hour) Practical Information Sailing conditions Winds: Maestral lighter, Bura stronger Distances:\u00a0Longer passages between islands Best months: May-September Experience:\u00a0Recommended for intermediate+ sailors Special Considerations Dubrovnik:\u00a0ACI Marina, book well in advance Lastovo:\u00a0Limited facilities, stock supplies Mljet:\u00a0National park fees apply Customs:\u00a0Near Montenegro border checks South Dalmatia Experience &#8220;South Dalmatia feels like sailing through a fairy tale. Dubrovnik&#8217;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.&#8221; &#8220;Mljet National Park with its saltwater lakes is magical &#8211; our kids love swimming in the warm, calm waters of the big lake. Lastovo is for the adventurous &#8211; incredibly remote and wild, with some of the clearest night skies in Europe. It&#8217;s perfect for experienced sailors seeking solitude.&#8221; \u00a0","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/sailaway-vacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/dubrovnik-DuAHy7Pe.jpg","thumbnail_width":800,"thumbnail_height":600}