Marina Mandalina
Marina Mandalina is an ideal starting point for a yacht charter in Šibenik, in the middle of the Croatian Adriatic coast. The port of departure in the Dalmatian region is managed by a long-standing Pitter Charter partner Mare Yachting and delights sailors with upscale charter standards and services.
Sailing from Šibenik on the Adriatic Coast in Croatia
With a chartered sailing yacht from Marina Mandalina, you can explore the Kornati archipelago or nature parks such as Pasman, Uglijan, Dugi Utok from Šibenik. During a sailing holiday in Šibenik, secluded bays and beaches can be discovered away from the tourist hotspots. Due to the diverse underwater world of the Adriatic, diving enthusiasts will also get their money's worth. The islands of Zlarian and Krapanj are among the most beautiful destinations. Also recommended is the one-hour boat trip along the deep gorges of the Krka to Skradin to the unique Krka waterfalls. For this reason the port of Šibenik was voted "world's number one sailing destination" by National Geographic magazine.
Marina Mandalina in Šibenik is located in the opening of the KrKa River and is therefore protected from wind and weather. The best time for a yacht charter is from May to October, as these months are influenced by warm winds. In the spring and autumn months, you should keep an eye on the current weather situation, as bora winds can provide cold air at short notice.
Regular regattas and the annual Adriatic Boat Show are a special sailing highlight. This international nautical fair in Šibenik presents new and used motor and sailing boats, sailing yachts and mega yachts. This makes it a unique event in Croatia and the Dalmatian region.
Yacht charter Šibenik: General information and popular destinations
The medieval port city of Šibenik is one of the best-known Croatian sailing destinations on the Dalmatian coast and one of the largest towns in the north of the region. Sailors can visit numerous sights, museums, churches and fortresses there. The Venetian defence system of Šibenik consists of four fortresses, which have been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 2017. The fortresses of St Michael, St John, St Nicholas and Šubiฤevac are definitely worth a visit. The lively city centre is terraced and UNESCO-protected. A special highlight of Šibenik is the stone Cathedral of St. Jacob from the 15th century. It is one of the most important buildings in the Dalmatian region.
Its location on the river KrKa makes the harbour town unique: it is only connected to the Adriatic by a narrow strait. Šibenik was one of the first places to be lit by electricity. This is mainly thanks to the first power station in Skradinski, which was built according to the plans of engineer Nikola Tesla.
Directly in the town is Banj beach, which offers its bathers a beautiful view of the old town of Šibenik. The beach of the Solaris Beach Resort includes, with a length of four kilometres, five themed beaches with clean, turquoise sea. In the immediate vicinity there are other beaches with sand or fine pebbles.
Worthwhile excursion destinations around Šibenik are the towns of Vodice, Biograd, Primosten, Zadar or Trogir. In the immediate vicinity is the Krka National Park with its famous waterfalls and the Kornati National Park.
Marina Mandalina - sailing yacht and boat charter in Šibenik
Marina Mandalina is the only marina in Croatia designed for superyachts. Such marinas offer first-class facilities and services and are well managed. With an award from the prestigious Yacht Harbour Association of London and the national "Safe Stay in Croatia" label, it forms one of the safest places to moor in the Adriatic.
Marina Mandalina has 440 moorings and 30 dry moorings for sailing yachts, motor boats or catamarans. The moorings are equipped with lateral fingers, allowing for comfortable and safe mooring without having to fiddle with mooring lines. With a maximum depth of 5.5m and generous berths, yachts up to 10m in length and up to approximately 70m can also dock at the marina.
Infrastructure of the Marina Mandalina in Croatia
The Marina Mandalina offers very good infrastructure, various services and facilities for daily needs. These include:
- General cleaning services
- Yacht equipment shop
- 24 h water and electricity supply
- Outdoor parking
- Concierge
- Engine maintenance and services
- Video surveillance
- Cash machine and exchange office
- Restaurants
- Wellness & Spa Centre
- Two outdoor swimming pools
Shopping at Marina Mandalina
The shopping experience in the boutiques of Marina Mandalina completes the sailing trip from Šibenik. Among other things, luxurious nautical brands are offered here. In the marina and in the immediate vicinity there are good supply possibilities. Provisions for the sailing trip can be found daily at a fish and farmers' market. There is also a supermarket within the marina and three other large shopping centres just 800 metres away.
Provisioning service with JAM Yacht Supply
In addition, food for the booked sailing holiday can be ordered conveniently and easily via the JAM Yacht Supply online shop. The delivery of the provisions to the sailing yacht can be individually coordinated so that the food is already on board at check-in.
Getting to Šibenik in Croatia
Marina Mandalina is located 40 kilometres from Split Airport (Trogir/ Kaštela) and 55 kilometres from Zadar Airport. The transfer from the airport to the marina takes about 30 minutes and can be organised by request. There is also a bus connection every 20 minutes from the airport to Šibenik.
Due to its close proximity to the motorway, Šibenik can also be easily reached by car from Germany and Austria.
The distances are:
- Munich: 790 km
- Salzburg: 670 km
- Vienna: 700 km
- Graz: 500 km
The marina has many car parking spaces, which are monitored 24 hours a day.
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