Trogir

If you are sailing along the eastern part of the central Adriatic, you absolutely must stop in Trogir, a small town of 8,000 inhabitants in the heart of Dalmatia listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Trogir is located on two natural islands in the middle of the channel between the Dalmatian coast and the island of Čiovo and is connected to the mainland by two bridges. The style of buildings is typically medieval and there are small cobblestone streets, many churches belonging to different cultures and religions, a castle, and a quaint old town surrounded by walls.

Its strategic location has made Trogir a town with a long history; both the Greeks first and the Romans later used the port as a trading center, especially for the nearby production of high-quality white marble. The influence of Venice was then very strong and is still visible today in the buildings and the presence of St. Mark’s lions in the town. The monument considered of greatest importance is the church of San Lorenzo, and there is the possibility of visiting a civic museum.

There are essentially two moorings available:

– Directly along the quay or even in the center in front of the old town, with electricity and running water available. Being a well-known tourist resort, the price for these moorings is clearly high. For those who want to opt for this choice, it is recommended to locate on the eastern side since on the other side there is always a lot of tourist movement of both people on land and boats in the water and throughout the summer they offer sightseeing trips to the island of Čiovo.

– Alternatively, there is an ACI marina across the channel, a cab service available all day and evening that shuttles between the marina and downtown Trogir. The marina has 180 berths in the water (maximum yachts up to 18 Mt) and 60 ashore, 9-ton cranes. Services are varied and include technical assistance, a fuel station, charter agencies, and a restaurant. On Saturdays and Sundays in high season it is not easy to find a berth. Entering ports from the west is best (from the east is the bridge, which is quite low), orient yourself with the flashing green light beacon at Čubrijan Point.

It is also possible to anchor outside the historic center clearly avoiding the transit area, again there is a charge and the area is very busy. Also in the event of a westerly wind in the channel there is a fairly strong current that can exceed 3 knots and create difficulties for anchoring.

Trogir is a must-see for its beauty and historical value. The services are there but the prices are high and there is a lot of tourist traffic. In the vicinity of the town (just under a mile) is the sand and pebble beach of Pantan located at the mouth of the river of the same name. The waters are blue and crystal clear, behind it a typical Mediterranean pine forest. Near Trogir is the Split airport and the town is located along the air corridor, during the night quiet hours are observed but this is further confirmation that the area is not ideal for a sailor who likes quiet. Avoid arriving in Trogir on weekends.

Trogir is only 20 kilometers from Split , and there are several less crowded and lower-priced mooring areas between the two locations. Consider stopping in these areas especially if you are passing through in August; the towns between Split and Trogir are connected by bus service.