Betina is a picturesque town situated on the northeast coast of the island of Murter. Placed in the heart of the island. Betina borders the nearby settlements of Tisno and Jezera. It is also very well connected with the Croatian mainland, being that the bridge in Tisno is not even 10 minutes away. This road accessibility offers plenty of potential in making sure your Adriatic sailing vacation goes as smoothly as possible, arriving and departing without much fuss, either by land, air or sea.
Why choose Betina?
Betina was named after the "mouth" of the Gulf on which the Betina port was constructed. Betina is considered to be the hub of ancient shipbuilding in the Adriatic, producing such traditional Croatian boat designs as "Gajet" and "Leut". The tie that the locals have with the sea helped them to appreciate the Adriatic in ways visitors and travellers can experience in a person - the locals feel a strong connection with the sea and use it in all aspects of life - as a means of transportation, food, jobs and sense of natural beauty. This is why the local marina provides the best nautical services on the island, be it repairing, building or chartering.
What to do and see on your yacht charter in Betina?
Betina is situated close to Croatia`s most famous national parks: the national parks of Krka, Kornati and lake Vransko, all gems of nature and must-see sights when visiting Betina. In Betina’s old town, the church of St. Francis, dating back from the 15th century, regularly informs the numerous visitors of the correct time and calls the faithfully to prayer. The Betina harbour is located on the northern entrance to the Murter channel, separating the island of Murter from the mainland. The harbour is constructed in a way that uses the geography of the surroundings to create natural protection from winds and waves to all boats docking and mooring there. There are about 200 berths available in the Betina harbours, together with 70 dry dock places and a wide selection of boats and yachts on offer for rent. The nearby islands of Zlarin, Kaprije, Zirje, Prvic and Krapanj offer plenty of opportunity for exploring with a chartered vessel.
Sailing season - When to charter in Betina?
Sailing in the greatest Adriatic, seafarers will experience all the benefits of a mild Mediterranean climate, with Betina being no exception to this rule. This means long summers with lots of sunshine and high air temperatures, with accompanying higher temperatures of the sea, whilst the wind is moderately weak throughout the year, except in the winter. If visiting Betina between the months of June and September, keep in mind that crowds are a regular occurrence then. May and October are usually good choices for coming to Betina, because the peak of the summer season has either not started or has ended, but the temperatures of land and sea are high enough to enjoy refreshing swims or summer evenings without warm clothing.