Rent a boat Podstrana

Location of Podstrana

It is located 9 km from the center of Split, by road 11 km east, extending southeast from the estuary of Žrnovnica to Mutogras which is below the Perun Mountain. The coastline runs along at the seashore for about 6 km.

You do not want to travel far, but you want a holiday on a beach? Are you looking for a place where you can find relaxation and the kids can have a lifetime experience? Podstrana’s Mediterranean city is the ideal place for the whole family. The city is known for its cultural heritage, wines, and olives, but also for the culinary offers and the beautiful beaches. Podstrana has always been important, so ancient villas, Renaissance palaces and cottages are lined up in the city.

Can you rent a yacht in Podstrana- 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 Podstrana – the main ports

The nearest international port of the city is in Split. The ACI marina Split, thanks to the strategic position of the Mediterranean region, it is one of the most important destinations for Adriatic cruise yachts. Its rich history and many sights attract thousands of tourists every day. Since 2011, the port has become the largest one in Croatia and the third-largest port in the Mediterranean.

Today we can safely say that the port and the city are the inevitable destinations for seagoing yachts and all cruise companies, so it has outstanding importance on the local and international sailing level as well. Discover this beautiful little town through its history and modern sparkling beaches! Sports and recreation lovers can enjoy all the water sports, while those who want more relaxation can enjoy the pleasant sunshine and sea air. If you like Dalmatian cuisine, there is a real gastronomic trip is waiting for you here.

Port of Podstrana

The luxurious Marina Lav belongs to the Le Meridien Lav hotel complex. It can accommodate 74 yachts with a maximum length of 40 m. The depth varies between 2-2.8 m. There is a water supply, and electricity in each berth; moreover, a 24-hour security guard protects the area.

ACI Marina 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. Information about sailing in Split.

Port of Marina

There are 134 permanent berths for boats with a maximum length of 25 metres. The sea is 7 metres deep at the entrance. The port offers several good-quality services, and there is a bar and a restaurant. sailing in Vis, rent a boat Vis

Port of Trogir

This significant port offers 256 permanent berths for ships up to 70 metres long. The depth of the water is 20 metres. They provide several services such as laundry, fuel and maintenance. They also have drinking water, electricity and free Wi-Fi. Trogir sailing, rent a boat Trogir

Ports of Milna, Brač

Milna has 3 ports and can accommodate more than 300 boats. The largest is ACI Marina Milna, offering 170 berths for boats up to 40 metres. The depth of the seabed is 6 metres. You can choose from many quality services here, and you can refuel. Marina Vlaska is on the northern side of the Bay of Milna. It has 71 berths for boats up to 25 metres. The depth is 15 metres. Yacht Club Milna has 100 berths for boats up to 30 metres. The depth is 3 metres. Milna sailing, rent a boat Milna

Port of Sutivan (Brač

Sutivan is located on the westernmost part of the north coast of Brač. It is only 7 kilometres from Supetar. The port can accommodate smaller yachts, but larger boats can only anchor in front of the bay. The depth at the entrance is 6 metres, and 2-3 metres along the quay.

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. sailing in Supetar, boat hire Supetar

Port of Pučišća (Brač

The Port of Pučišća is located on the northeast coast of the island of Brač. It provides 25 berths for boats, of which 8-10 are usually available for yachts. The depth of the seabed along the quay is 1, 2-2, 3 metres, and 3, 5-4, 3 metres in the middle of the port.

Port of Sumartin

The peaceful, quiet Sumartin lies at the eastern tip of Brač. It is the youngest settlement on the island. From the marina, you can see Makarska. They are connected by ferry. The depth of the seabed is 1-3, 7 metres. Sumartin sailing

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

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. Omis sailing, boat rental Omis

Marina Baška Voda

The Marina Baška Voda can accommodate up to 180 boats up to 23 metres in length. 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 port offers many excellent services. The restaurant can accommodate up to 150 guests at once.

Makarska Harbour

The port’s 225 metres long breakwater was completed in 2015. It provides protection from winds and waves coming from the south and southwest. The maximum depth of the seabed is 4.8 metres. The excellent services offered in the port include refuelling. Makarska sailing, rent a boat Makarska

Marina Tučepi

The marina is right next to Slatina Beach. It has 200 berths, 50 of which are reserved for visitors and 150 for local boats. Marina Tučepi can accommodate boats up to 20 metres in length.

Marina Podgora

The marina, southeast of Makarska, is open all year round. It can accommodate 220 boats up to 20 metres in length. The maximum depth of the seabed is 3 metres. There are drinking water, electricity and a crane. Podgora sailing, rent a boat Podgora

Beaches in Podstrana

You can spend a whole day on the perfect seashore of Podstrana with beautiful calm sea and crystal clear water, which stretches 9 km long on the coast. You can choose from several places, which are equipped impeccably to make your vacation perfect. The beaches which are near to larger hotels are particularly prominent. The high quality of the beach near to Hotel Split has recently been officially confirmed by the GUWVA international organization and awarded the beach with a white flag. This shows that the beach guarantees a clean natural environment in order to protect the local wildlife.

Hotel Le Meridien Lav:

Podstrana’s most beautiful beach is Hotel Le Meridien Lav. With the construction of the Le Meridien Hotel, one of the most beautiful hotels was built-in the area, and the beach was completely renovated, and many new features were introduced. Near the beach, there is a playground and a parking lot. On the beach you can rent chairs and umbrellas, there is also a café and a restaurant in the immediate vicinity of the hotel complex. There are various sports activities available: surfing, sailing, water skiing, and many other water sports. Many people rent a boat for the season and end up on this beautiful beach.

Podstrana beach:

It is a quiet and clean beach, which is not frequently visited. The water is clean with pebble beaches. Prices are more favourable here than in Split. It is accessible by car, which can be parked for free, or organize an adventurous exploration tour for the smallest members of the family and arrive by boat to the beach.

Trstenik beach:

If you want a little more private relaxation, this beach is an ideal choice. It is a beautiful plage, however, it is closer to Split. The beach is ideal for swimmers. The water is clean and shallow, but you have to be careful with the sea urchins. The seabed is very rocky and pebbly, so it is recommended to wear sea shoes.

Main sights in Podstrana

Podstrana is very rich insights, so it is worth to organize sightseeing or a weekend getaway here. The downtown has many historic churches, such as St. Martin’s Church, which was built-in 1882 in its present form, or St. Anthony of Padua Church in the 17th century. Thanks to the excellent location of Podstrana (near to Split and Omis) there are numerous possibilities for arranging daily excursions organized by local agencies, and for presenting cultural heritage and the beauty of nature. It is worth visiting the surrounding cities such as Split, Salona, Klis, Trogir, and Omis. In Podstrana thanks to the cosy downtown places you can relax in one of the bars, or enjoy a summer cocktail on the beach. If you want a bigger spin, you are guaranteed to find a suitable nightclub in Split.

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The Adriatic coast has Mediterranean climatic features, with lots of sunshine, dry, hot summers, and mild and rainy winters.

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 Podstrana. Likewise, the “mean daily minimum” (solid blue line) shows the average minimum temperature.

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

Day 1. Podstrana – Omiš 15, 02 km (9, 33 nm), Day 2. Omiš – Baška Voda 23, 57 km (14, 64 nm), Day 3. Baška Voda – Povlja (Brač-island) 10, 63 km (6, 60 nm), Day 4. Povlja (Brač-island) – Supetar (Brač-island) 24, 33 km (15, 12 nm), Day 5. Supetar (Brač-island) – Rogač (Šolta- island) 21, 23 km (13, 19 nm), Day 6. Rogač (Šolta-island) – Split (ACI Marina) 16, 35 km (10, 16 nm), Day 7. Split (ACI Marina) – Stobreč – Podstrana 10, 26 km (6, 38 nm).

Day 1. Podstrana (Marina Lav) – Kaštel Gomilica 17, 31 km (10, 76 nm), Day 2. Kaštel Gomilica – Trogir (ACI Marina) 29, 38 km (18, 26 nm), Day 3. Trogir (ACI Marina) – Rogoznica 31, 04 km (19, 29 nm), Day 4. Rogoznica -Vis (Vis-island) 59, 54 km (37, 00 nm), Day 5. Vis (Vis-island) – Stari Grad (Hvar-island) 40, 14 km (24, 94 nm), Day 6. Stari Grad (Hvar-island) Sumartin (Brač-island 37, 74 km (23, 45 nm), Day 7. Sumartin (Brač-island) – Supetar (Brač-island) – Podstrana 48, 96 km (30, 42 nm).

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