Location of Baška Voda

You can find this coastal village in Split-Dalmatia County, Croatia. It is at the foot of Mount Biokovo, in the western part of Makarska Riviera, 10 kilometres northwest of Makarska. Administratively, the municipality includes Bast, Bratuš, Krvavica, and Promajna.

Can you rent a yacht in Baška Voda- do I need a license? The requirements.

Small boats (under a certain horsepower or length), electric boats, crewed yacht charters, gulet charters may not require a license. Larger boats or those with more powerful engines need a skipper’s license. Before you confirm your sailing trip to Trogir, please send us a copy and we will check it for you. You need to have the original copies on board, so don’t forget to take them.
To sail from Trogir, one of the following qualifications is necessary: ICC (International Certificate of Competence), Int. IPC (International Proficiency Certificate, USA), NauticEd SLC (International Sailing License and Credentials), RYA Day Skipper Course, valid Navigational and VHF licenses. Alternatively: ICC (International Certificate of Competence), Int. IPC (International Proficiency Certificate, USA), NauticEd SLC (International Sailing License and Credentials, Int.) OR: [UK] RYA Day Skipper Shorebased Certificate or higher, [USA] Sailing ‘Basic Keelboat’ or higher, [DE] ‘Sportbootführerschein See’ or higher, [FR] le Permis Plaisance Additionally, the following documents are necessary: Valid travel documents: USA citizens: EU regulations mandate USA passport holders to have at least three months of validity beyond the planned departure date from Croatia., European Union (EU) citizens: No visa required. Canadian citizens: No visa is required for stays up to 90 days.
If you do not have a skipper license, it is also possible to rent a boat with a skipper

Rent a boat in Baška Voda – the main ports

The Croatian ports are equipped with all the necessary services. They cover the whole coastline, just a few hours away from each other. We will show you the nearby ports with excellent facilities and quality services.

Marina Baška Voda

The Marina Baška Voda can accommodate up to 180 boats up to 23 metres in length. 60 berths are preserved for guests only. The maximum depth of the seabed is 4 metres. The port has drinking water, electricity and a restaurant. You can even get medical help if needed. Information about sailing in Baska Voda, boat rental Baska Voda

Marina Ramova

The Marina Ramova is located in Krvavica, a town that administratively belongs to Baška Voda. It has 195 berths for boats up to 16 metres in length. The depth of the seabed is 3 metres. The restaurant can accommodate up to 150 guests at once.

Makarska Harbour

The Makarska Harbour has a 225-metre-long breakwater that provides excellent protection against winds and waves. The maximum depth of the seabed is 4, 8 metres. The harbour offers quality services, and there is even a refuelling station. Makarska sailing, rent a boat Makarska

Marina Tučepi

The port of Tučepi has 200 berths for 50 yachts and 150 smaller boats. It can accommodate boats up to 20 metres in length. The depth of the seabed is 6 metres. The port is protected from the wind by a breakwater. There is a Tourist Information Centre at the port, and there are many restaurants and cafés nearby.

Marina Podgora

This port is located southeast of Makarska, and it is open to visitors throughout the year. It can accommodate 220 boats up to 20 metres in length. The depth of the seabed is 3 metres. There are drinking water, electricity and a crane. Podgora sailing, rent a boat Podgrora

Port of Omiš

The small Middle Dalmatian town lies by the estuary of the Cetina River; it is surrounded by huge canyons. The bora blows violently in the bay from many directions, and the southern wind also raises a heavy sea. The depth here is 4 m. Information about sailing in Omiš, boat rental Omis

Port of Split

The ACI Marina Split offers 348 berths for yachts of a maximum of 90 m. The breakwater provides outstanding protection from the raging sea and the southern winds. The water depth is 8 m. There are restaurants, bars, laundries and a fuelling station. Split sailing, bareboat charter Split

Port of Supetar (Brač

Supetar’s outer port is reserved for ferries and commercial vessels. In contrast, mostly smaller boats and yachts use the inner basin. The depth of the seabed at the entrance is 6 metres, 5 metres in the outer basin, and 3-4 metres in the inner basin. boat hire Supetar, boat hire Supetar

Marina Bol (Brač)

The port of Bol is located on the southern coast of Brač Island, about halfway between Milna and Sumartin. Because of its small size, it can be hard to find a free berth during the main season. The depth of the water is 6–7 metres near the entrance and 2 metres at the pier. They provide drinking water, electricity, laundry as well as cafés and restaurants. Bol sailing, yacht charter in Bol

Marina Stari Grad (Hvar)

The port of this cosy town can accept a total of 150 boats. The depth of the water is 13 metres near the entrance and 4–5 metres at the town pier. They offer cafés, restaurants and an information office as well. Stari Grad sailing

Port of Hvar

This popular docking place of Hvar Island protects against the northern wind. However, southern and northwestern winds can cause significant waves. They offer several high-quality services including fuelling. Hvar island sailing, Hvar boat rental

If you are sailing to Baška Voda, visit the other wonderful holiday resorts around Makarska Riviera. Makarska, Igrane, Gradac, Lovište, Sućuraj, Sumartin and Brela are also ideal holiday destinations.

Highlights in Baška Voda

Be sure to visit the nearby Biokovo Nature Park, which has a rich fauna and flora. In addition, the wonderful Kotišina Botanical Garden is part of the park.
Would you like to explore the highlights of the village? The Church of St. Nicholas and the Church of St. Lawrence are must-see attractions. The bronze statue of Saint Nicholas who is the patron saint of Baška Voda, dating from 1999, stands on the main square.

Gastronomy of Baška Voda

If you want to have a delicious meal, King Restaurant is a great choice. They serve quality meat and fresh seafood dishes with excellent wines. We also recommend the Konoba Panorama restaurant at the foot of Mount Biokovo. This place offers great dishes, a pleasant atmosphere and attentive waiters.

Beaches in Baška Voda

Nikolina Beach

The pebbly Nikolina beach in the city centre is the main beach of Baška Voda. It was named after the patron saint of the village, St. Nicholas. It has a Certification, and we recommend it to families with small children. You can rent a sun umbrella and sun lounger. Lifeguards ensure the safety of the tourists. If you visit here, go paddle boating or try the ball game called picigin. In addition, there is a sandy volleyball court nearby.

Ikovac Beach

This popular beach is about 500 metres from the city centre. Thanks to the crystal clear water and fine pebbles on the shore, it is perfect for families with children. This well-equipped beach is 200 metres long, and the kids can swim in the shallow water. If you get hungry, there are restaurants and bars nearby. On the promenade, just a few minutes away from the beach, there is a playground for the little ones.

Baška Voda has a pleasant, Mediterranean climate. Summers are hot and dry with long hours of sunshine throughout the year. Winters are mild. In July, the highest average temperature is 25.2 °C, the lowest in January is 7.1 °C. Maximum rainfall occurs in November. If you like swimming, the temperature of the sea in August can climb up to 24.9 °C. The main winds are the southeasterly Jugo and northeasterly Bora. In summer the refreshing Mistral wind is replaced at night with Burin, a light northerly wind. It is worth visiting Baška Voda from May to October thanks to the pleasant climate.

The climate diagrams are based on 30 years of hourly weather model simulations. They give good indications of typical climate patterns and expected conditions (temperature, precipitation, sunshine, and wind). The “mean daily maximum” (solid red line) shows the maximum temperature of an average day for every month for Baska Voda. Likewise, the “mean daily minimum” (solid blue line) shows the average minimum temperature.

The wind rose for Baska Voda shows how many hours per year the wind blows from the indicated direction. The diagram for Baska Voda shows the days per month, during which the wind reaches a certain speed.

Day 1. Baška Voda – Makarska 9, 74 km (6, 05 nm), Day 2. Makarska – Igrane 15, 51 km (9, 64 nm), Day 3. Igrane – Gradac 19, 70 km (12, 24 nm), Day 4. Gradac – Lovište (Pelješac-peninsula) 32, 84 km (20, 41 nm), Day 5. Lovište (Pelješac peninsula) – Sućuraj (Hvar-island) 22, 07 km (13, 72 nm), Day 6. Sućuraj (Hvar-island) – Sumartin (Brač-Island) 32, 84 km (20, 41 nm), Day 7. Sumartin (Brač-island) – Brela – Baška Voda 13, 74 km (8, 54 nm)

Day 1. Baška Voda – Omiš 23, 73 (14, 74 nm), Day 2. Omiš – Stari Grad (Hvar-island) 52, 48 km (32, 61 nm), Day 3. Stari Grad (Hvar-island) – Vis (Vis-island) 40, 06 km (24, 89 nm), Day 4. Vis (Vis-island) – Vela Luka (Korčula-island) 44, 90 km (27, 90 nm), Day 5. Vela Luka (Korčula-island) – Lovište (Pelješac-peninsula) 42, 09 km (26, 15 nm), Day 6. Lovište (Pelješac-peninsula) – Ploče 41, 32 km (25, 67 nm), Day 7. Ploče – Sumartin (Brač-island) – Baška Voda 65, 94 km (40, 97 nm)

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