The bare stone islands and clear sea of the Kornati archipelago

Sailing & Islands

Kornati Gateway & Marinas

Biograd na Moru · Northern Dalmatia

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CATEGORY: Sailing & Islands
COUNTRY: Croatia
REGION: Biograd na Moru · Northern Dalmatia
DURATION: 1 day

ABOUT THIS ATTRACTION

Biograd’s marinas face the Kornati archipelago: 89 islands and islets of bare stone and turquoise water — the densest island group in the Adriatic, protected as a national park since 1980. Full-day boats run from Biograd into the park; sailors, divers and swimmers pass the cliffs of Kornat and the bays of the outer islands. The marinas themselves — among the largest in Croatia — are the town’s second life.

HISTORY & BACKGROUND

The story behind it

The Kornati were a fishing and shepherding world for centuries — dry-stone shelters and olive terraces still dot the islands. The national park was declared in 1980; the marina culture of Biograd grew with it, and today the town is one of the Adriatic’s great charter bases.

WHAT TO SEE

What to see here

The bare island landscapes and the clear water.

A day boat trip from Biograd into the park.

The marina life of the Pašman channel.

GOOD TO KNOW

Facts & Curiosities

The Kornati archipelago has 89 islands — the densest group in the Adriatic, a national park since 1980.

Biograd is one of the classic charter and sailing gateways to the park.

The Kornati walls (" Krknjaši" cliffs) drop sheer into deep water — a diving landmark.

Daily excursion boats run from Biograd harbour into the park in season.

WHY IT MATTERS

Why it matters

It is the classic Adriatic sailing day — bare islands, deep water and the best swimming of the region.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Before you go

Access

Boats from Biograd harbour; charters from the marinas; the park entrance ticket is bought on board or online.

Best Time

June and September — calm sea, fewer boats.

Pairing

Vrana Lake in the morning, the islands in the afternoon.

THROUGH THE LENS

From the road

Kornati Gateway & Marinas, Biograd na Moru

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