The city of Vodice is situated in a wide bay along the Sibenik riviera, not even 10 kilometres northwest of Sibenik, which is the administrative centre of the region. The Vodice bay is bordered by isles of Prvic, Tijat and Logoru, very favourable spots for excursions with rented boats or yachts. Hiring a skippered or a bareboat vessel in Vodice is guaranteed to be safe, easy and affordable.
Why choose Vodice?
Vodice was called Araus back in antiquity, when the Romans held control of the Adriatic coast and when Vodice was a part of an important trade route. The 15th century is when Vodice officially declared itself a town, parallel with the building of the Church of the St. Cross. In contemporary Croatian, Vodice literally translate as "water", because of the numerous freshwater sources found in the area around the settlement. Today, Vodice is a modern touristic hot spot, one of the more famous ones in the Northern Dalmatian Coast. The local harbour, ACI Marina Vodice, is located in the north-eastern part of the town and is protected by natural breakwaters. The marina, besides being awarded the Blue flag for cleanliness of the sea, also hosts the Easter Regatta, held in mid-April, a popular event among sailors and locals.
What to do and see on your yacht charter in Vodice?
Vodice town hides many sights of historical and cultural value. For example, the Coric Tower was built by the rich family Fondra in the 17th century as a part of a defensive network against intruders. Sacral monuments in Vodice include the Church of St. Elijah the Prophet, from the 13th century and the churches of the St. Cross and of Our Lady of Carmel. Vodice are famous for an exhilarating nightlife, boasting two major clubs: The Hacienda club, one of the biggest clubs in Croatia and the Hookah bar, very popular with the younger generation, consisting of lounge bars where numerous parties are organized. For a night out, besides clubbing, the city of Vodice also organizes plenty of entertainment of popular nature for all to enjoy. Vodice fest is the biggest festival in the region and is opened by beautiful fireworks in August. In June, the CMC music festival opens and in July the Jazz festival lasts for two days. Outside the city, plenty of opportunities to enjoy the sea and the sun on charming beaches await. The Blue Beach is a pebble beach that stretches from Punta to Tribunj. Also noteworthy are the Hangar and Srima beaches, both long, pebbly and popular with all visitors wanting to soak up some rays and take a refreshing dip in the Adriatic. When sailing around Vodice, not to be missed is the Kornati and Krka national parks, both representing a spectacle of pristine, untouched nature, rarely found elsewhere in the world.
Sailing season - When to charter in Vodice?
The busiest month for Vodice is July, followed by August. During this time, lodging is often fully booked and prices skyrocket. Despite the fact that it can get as hot as 33 degrees Celsius in July, which is the yearly norm, the nights are significantly cooler. The lowest chance of rain occurs in July as well, which is also the least humid month in Vodice. Around Vodice, wind is usually calm, with the windiest month being February during which the average wind speed reaches 8 knots. It would be a good idea to come to Vodice in March or May, because prices and temperatures are more moderate during this time and the sailing conditions are perfect.