Croatia — Zadar Archipelago

Best Anchorages in the Zadar Archipelago

The Zadar Archipelago stretches from the sheltered channels of Ugljan and Pašman to the wild outer islands of Dugi Otok, Molat, and Ist. Telašćica Nature Park offers one of Croatia's most dramatic anchorages — surrounded by 161m cliffs and a saltwater lake. These 9 verified anchorages cover depth, Bura exposure, Telašćica park rules, and anchor alarm radius.

Zadar Archipelago — Key Rules & Hazards

Telašćica Nature Park: Daily entry fee applies. Mooring buoys MANDATORY inside the park — free anchoring is NOT permitted. Park wardens patrol June–September. Sakarun Beach (Dugi Otok): 150m beach exclusion zone applies Jun 15–Sep 15. Outer islands (Molat, Ist): No provisions, no fuel — be fully self-sufficient. Bura: Reaches the archipelago with significant force across the channels between outer islands. Watch for cloud cap on Velebit mountains as early warning.

9 Verified Anchorages

Over Bay

(Uvala Over)Excellent holding

Over Bay sits at the northern tip of Ugljan island, directly across the Zadar Channel from the old city of Zadar.

Depth

3–8m

Bottom

sand

Alarm

65m

Crowds

Quiet

Protected: N NE E SEExposed: S SW W NWKonoba

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Kali

(Kali Fishing Village)Good holding

Kali is one of the most authentic fishing villages in the Zadar Archipelago, long known as the centre of Croatian tunny fishing.

Depth

4–10m

Bottom

sand

Alarm

70m

Crowds

Quiet

Protected: N NE NW EExposed: S SW WKonoba

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Tkon Bay

(Uvala Tkon)Excellent holding

Tkon is the largest village on Pašman island and its bay is the premier all-weather anchorage of the inner Zadar Archipelago.

Depth

3–8m

Bottom

sand

Alarm

70m

Crowds

Moderate

Protected: N NE NW E SE SExposed: W SWKonoba

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Neviđane Bay

(Uvala Neviđane)Excellent holding

Neviđane Bay on the SE coast of Pašman island is one of the quietest and most rewarding anchorages in the inner archipelago.

Depth

3–7m

Bottom

sand

Alarm

60m

Crowds

Quiet

Protected: N NE NW E WExposed: S SEKonoba

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Sakarun Bay

(Uvala Sakarun)Excellent holding

Sakarun is the most famous anchorage on Dugi Otok and arguably the most beautiful natural bay in the entire Zadar Archipelago.

Depth

3–8m

Bottom

sand

Alarm

80m

Crowds

Very Busy

Protected: N NE E SEExposed: S SW W NW

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Brbinj

(Uvala Brbinj)Good holding

Brbinj is the main port of Dugi Otok and the primary provisioning and service hub for the outer archipelago.

Depth

4–10m

Bottom

mud

Alarm

70m

Crowds

Moderate

Protected: N NE E SE SExposed: W NWKonoba

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Telašćica

(Uvala Telašćica)Excellent holding

Telašćica is among the most dramatic and beautiful natural harbours in the entire Adriatic.

Depth

6–18m

Bottom

mud

Alarm

55m

Crowds

Busy

Protected: N NE NW E W SKonobaMooring buoys

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Zapuntel Bay

(Uvala Zapuntel)Excellent holding

Zapuntel Bay on Molat island is the definition of outer archipelago tranquillity.

Depth

3–8m

Bottom

sand

Alarm

65m

Crowds

Quiet

Protected: N NE NW E SEExposed: S SW W

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Kosirača Bay

(Uvala Kosirača)Excellent holding

Ist (pronounced 'Eest') is the most remote inhabited island in the Zadar Archipelago, lying some 12nm offshore in the outer reaches of the northern Dalmatian island chain.

Depth

3–8m

Bottom

sand

Alarm

65m

Crowds

Quiet

Protected: N NE NW E SEExposed: S SW W

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