The 12 Best Islands In Croatia To Sail To

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Croatia is made up of 1244 islands, so no trip to this gorgeous country on the Mediterranean can be complete without a bit of island hopping.

Croatia is made for a sailing adventure! You don’t need to limit yourself to exploring the mainland, each of Croatia’s islands offer something special and unique; from history to landscapes.

If you’re thinking of sailing around Croatia and looking for some islands to add to your itinerary, here are our top picks!

Croatia Islands Not To Be Missed!

Below are our top picks for ports and islands to visit in Croatia with the best activities and places to explore!

1. Start in Split (not just a port town)

Prior to starting our Croatian sailing adventure, we’d heard and read that Split wasn’t a spectacular place to visit.

And that, my friends, is why you should take every negative travel statement with a grain of salt.

Wow!

Split was not only a fascinating place to explore on foot, but it was also picturesque in every sense of the word.

Known for its old town, Split still has most of its city wall intact, and what you find both within and just outside are wonderful European gems unlike other cities.

Of course there are tourists, but Split is also an active community of thriving Croatian culture.

On any given day you’ll find the locals enjoying the cafes and theatre just as much as visitors.

Bonus Activity: Climb the steps heading north out of the old town. You’ll get views down through the Dalmatian Isles and a workout before you head out sailing.

2. Vis Island: our favorite Dalmatian Isle

We wanted to drop everything and move to Vis the moment we came into port.

Very much basking in its centuries old dreaminess, Vis is exactly the sort of town you’d hope to visit on your Croatia cruise.

Its picturesque with the turquoise waters lapping at the docks and the golden sunlight making the old stone buildings glow.

Built around a bay, the town of Vis has several neighborhoods to explore, either on foot or bike.

Biking around the town and up to Fort George is a great afternoon activity with strolling the side streets and shopping for truffle products taking up the rest of your time.

This is a great spot…