The island of Murter is also called the gateway to the Kornati Islands, the largest archipelago in Croatia. It is therefore the perfect starting point for a sailing trip through the archipelago and the nature park of the same name, where most of the islands are located. Discover the countless bays and beautiful beaches of the islands and find your own dream beach. The archipelago is suitable for all sailing levels: The islands lying parallel offshore protect you from waves of the Adria, the winds are moderate and the infrastructure of the area Northern Dalmatia is close to marinas and therefore reachable in short distances.
Situated directly in front of the Dalmatian coast, from Murter you can quickly reach cosy places like Tribunj, Pirovac and Vodice with its beautiful old towns;nen old towns, so you can combine eventful city trips with relaxing bay strolling. South of Murter, the islands of the archipelago of Šibenik are less frequented than the islands of Kornati. Here, too, you will find a variety of small bays for relaxing sunbathing and konobas for evening refreshment.
A start from Murter offers you a colorful potpourri of adventure possibilities. One thing is certain: wherever you turn, it certainly won't be boring!
Climate: Mediterranean with temperatures between 23 and 30 degrees
Winds: Mistral, Jugo, Bora, Nevera
Sailing season: May to September
Popular Yachts | Island of Murter
Island of Murter| Cabins: | 3 | Berths: | 6+1 |
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| Year: | 2010 | Sail | Furling |
| Yacht-ID | 1079 | L/D: | 13.10 / 1.85 |
| Cabins: | 3 | Berths: | 6+1 |
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| Year: | 2013 | Sail | Battened |
| Yacht-ID | 3587 | L/D: | 13.85 / 2.27 |
| Cabins: | 4+2 | Berths: | 8+2 |
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| Year: | 2013 | Sail | Battened |
| Yacht-ID | 4028 | L/D: | 11.74 / 1.22 |
| Cabins: | 3 | Berths: | 6+1 |
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| Year: | 2017 | Sail | Furling |
| Yacht-ID | 11390 | L/D: | 12.35 / 2.09 |
| Cabins: | 4 | Berths: | 8+2 |
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| Year: | 2002 | Sail | Furling |
| Yacht-ID | 9348 | L/D: | 13.95 / 1.80 |
| Cabins: | 2 | Berths: | 4+2 |
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| Year: | 2012 | Sail | Battened |
| Yacht-ID | 9095 | L/D: | 10.85 / 2.20 |
| Cabins: | 2 | Berths: | 4+2 |
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| Year: | 2012 | Sail | Battened |
| Yacht-ID | 9093 | L/D: | 10.85 / 2.20 |
| Cabins: | 3 | Berths: | 6+1 |
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| Year: | 2016 | Sail | Furling |
| Yacht-ID | 7578 | L/D: | 12.35 / 2.09 |
| Cabins: | 4 | Berths: | 8+1 |
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| Year: | 2009 | Sail | Furling |
| Yacht-ID | 2919 | L/D: | 13.10 / 1.65 |
Yacht charter island Murter
The island of Murter is located about 40 kilometers southwest of Zadar. It is only a short walk to the mainland, as it is connected to it by a bridge in the town of Tisno. Already at the time of the Romans the island was populated, at the place of the today's town Murter in the northwest of the island existed in the early imperial time the town Colentum, which was destroyed around the 2nd century AD. The ruins can still be visited today. Behind the town of Murter with its small streets, old stone houses and a multitude of small restaurants, konobas and cafes rises the mountain Vršina. Take your time and walk up, here stands the church of St. Roko and the view that is offered to one here is dreamlike. Look in all directions over the island and the sea and look forward to the upcoming time on your yacht.
The island of Murter has become a sailing center. You can start your trip in one of the three marinas from the island: in the north from the big marina Hramina directly at the place Murter, from Betina only a few kilometers east of it or in the southeast of the island from Jezera. Jezera has been awarded the "Blue Flower" for several years in a row. A recognition of the Croatian Tourist Board for special commitment in the field of beauty and environmental management.
The island is also the starting and organizing point of the Kornati Cup, an international regatta that celebrates the start of the season from the end of April to the beginning of May. It is one of the largest regattas in Croatia and is also interesting for recreational sailors.
Getting there: Since the island is connected to the mainland by a bridge, getting there by car is easily feasible. From Munich to the island of Murter is a distance of just over 800 kilometers ahead of you. If you don't want to drive, you can also take the plane. The airport in Zadar is about 80 kilometers away from Murter. Here you can take a cab or you can book a transfer directly in our customer area.
A short hike before your departure will give you a foretaste of the beauty of the Croatian islands ©michaldziedziak/AdobeStock
Murter - The gateway to the Kornati islands
With a start from Murter, you can reach the Kornati Islands, the most popular sailing destination in northern Dalmatia, with short strokes. On Murter there is already the administrative center of the nature park, where you can buy an entrance ticket. It is advisable to get a ticket online beforehand, for example through my-Sea, online tickets are cheaper. Even those who only cross the area of the nature park must have a valid ticket. The east coast of the largest island of the archipelago, Kornati, is only 10 nautical miles away from Murter. So you can look forward to a relaxed stroll in the bays with your family, exciting sporting challenges at fantastic snorkeling spots or a completely relaxed get-together with your friends in front of a unique natural backdrop.
You can find more information about the individual islands of the archipelago with their sights and beautiful spots on our location pages Sukošan and Biograd.
Discover your very own dream bay on your sailing trip through the Kornati islands ©Daniel/AdobeStock
The Šibenik archipelago
But not only the Kornati islands are easily accessible from Murter, also the southern islands of the Šibenik archipelago are worth a trip! Until the 20th century Zlarin was the island of coral divers. The corals were also directly processed into jewelry on the island. Even today you can admire some of these works of art in the Coral Museum.
The small island of Kaprije has so far managed to save itself from the summer tourist rush. Dock in the small town at the harbor and stroll through the picturesque alleys or explore the island on foot and hike over the barren hills from where you can enjoy the view of the surrounding sea. For refreshment and to end the evening, there are several restaurants and konobas in the village.
South of Kaprije lies Žirje. It is the outermost island of the archipelago. This location made it an important defense point in ancient times. Walk across the macchia-covered island and visit the ruins of the fortifications still preserved today, which date back to the 6th century. Along the coast there are many beautiful bays for a stopover, in some of them there are also smaller konobas, in case you don't want to take care of the physical well-being yourself in the evening.
Between the larger islands there are always smaller ones, so that your sailing vacation from Murter is best suited for relaxed island hopping. Alternatively, you can also go city hopping along the Dalmatian coast or combine both.
From here, you can also extend your trip and sail up the Krka River past Vodice and Šibenik. The Krka is navigable for yachts as far as the town of Skradin, which lies at the southwestern end of the Krka National Park. Here you can moor in the marina and visit the park with its famous waterfalls. You can reach it from the marina either by one of the water cabs or on a walk of about 8 kilometers. Not only for nature lovers, a trip to the paradise of the Krka National Park is an extremely impressive experience.
For sailors of all experience levels, Croatia is a guarantee for fulfilling vacations on a sailing yacht. We also offer catamarans for charter here, if you feel like a little more comfort and space.
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