Marina Kaštela near Split: location, berthing, arrival and destinations

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Marina Kaštela is situated in Kaštel Gomilica, inside the Bay of Kaštela and halfway between Trogir and Split. With 420 berths in the water it ranks among the large marinas of central Dalmatia. Here you'll learn exactly where it is, how to enter and berth, how to get there from Split Airport and which sailing destinations you can reach from here (as at October 2026).

Where is Marina Kaštela located?

Marina Kaštela is situated on the north shore of the Bay of Kaštela in the town of Kaštel Gomilica, between Trogir to the west and Split to the east. Behind the marina the Kozjak ridge rises up; looking south you see across the bay to Čiovo and the Marjan peninsula.

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Kaštela is a town made up of seven settlements strung along the shore like beads on a necklace: Kaštel Štafilić, Kaštel Novi, Kaštel Stari, Kaštel Lukšić, Kaštel Kambelovac, Kaštel Gomilica and Kaštel Sućurac. The marina lies in the eastern part, only around 300 metres from the small island fortress Kaštilac, the landmark of Gomilica.

The marina lies between Trogir and Split. Distances at a glance (as the crow flies, rounded):

• Old town of Trogir: around 12 km to the west
• Split Airport: around 8 km to the west, by road about 11 km
• Old town and ferry port of Split: around 5 to 6 km to the south-east, by road about 12 km

For your arrival this means: tell the taxi driver "Marina Kaštela in Kaštel Gomilica" and not just "Kaštela", because the town extends over many kilometres of coastline. The three marinas in and near Trogir are presented in the article on the marinas in Trogir ; Marina Kaštela is not amongst them. Further north near Pakoštane lies the Marina Drage, a starting point for the Kornati.

Marina Kaštela at a glance	Details
Position	43° 32,745′ N, 016° 23,903′ E
Location	Kaštel Gomilica, City of Kaštela, Croatia
Operator	Marine Kaštela d.o.o.
Address	F. Tuđmana 213, 21213 Kaštel Gomilica
Berths	420 in the water with electricity and water, plus dry berths
Water depth in the marina	mostly 2.5 to 8 m, 4.8 m at the entrance
VHF channel	17
Maximum speed	2 kn
Travellift	60 t, plus a crane for 5 t
Car parks	437
Access	Staff around the clock

What does Marina Kaštela offer?

Marina Kaštela is a fully equipped marina with electricity and water at all 420 berths, sanitary facilities, a boatyard, restaurants and a 25-metre indoor pool. For a crew change, you will find everything you need ashore here.

The marina was founded in 2002 as a home port for a charter fleet, and charter yachts continue to shape operations to this day. On days when many crews are changing over, there is correspondingly a lot going on at the pontoons and car parks.

Sanitary facilities, Wi-Fi and laundry

There are showers and toilets for guests, separate facilities for owners and barrier-free sanitary facilities. Wi-Fi is free; you get the access code at reception. In the self-service laundry there are three washing machines and three tumble dryers that run on 1-euro coins. The weather forecast is posted daily at reception, and the marina also has its own weather station.

Boatyard and service

The 60-tonne travel lift can handle even larger yachts out of the water; for smaller jobs there is a 5-tonne crane. You must give at least three days' notice for lifting and launching. Work is only carried out in the designated service area; external technicians must report to reception. On the outside of the breakwater there are dedicated berths for megayachts.

Food, indoor pool and shops

In the marina there is an à la carte restaurant, a café that opens daily from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., and a function restaurant for celebrations. There is also a chandlery and a sailing clothing shop. The indoor pool has six lanes and a children's pool; the water is 27 degrees warm. It remains closed on Sundays and public holidays.

How do you enter Marina Kaštela?

You enter the Bay of Kaštela from the southwest between the capes of Čiovo and Marjan, then head for the marina on the northern shore. The entrance lies on the western side between the breakwaters and is approached from the northwest.

The Bay of Kaštela is the largest bay in central Dalmatia, about 8 nautical miles long and sheltered to the south by Čiovo and Marjan. When entering the bay, you leave the shoal Galija to starboard. To the east, the industrial and residential areas of Split border the bay; to the west, the Trogir Channel begins.

The water is 4.8 metres deep at the entrance. In the marina itself, depths are mostly between 2.5 and 8 metres; in a few places they are only 1.80 metres. If your yacht has a deep draught, ask for a suitable berth when registering. The speed limit throughout the harbour is 2 knots.

How do you berth at Marina Kaštela?

You register before entering on VHF channel 17 or by telephone, berth at the place the marina assigns you, and register the boat at reception immediately after mooring. Staff are on duty around the clock.

The marina lays out mooring lines for the bow at the berths, which are connected to the pontoon by a pickup line. You pick up the pickup line with a boat hook; the marinero on the pontoon will show you exactly how. Prepare mooring lines before entering and hang fenders on both sides and the stern. Keep sufficient distance from the pier when mooring. The marina can move boats if necessary; it gives advance notice of this.

What do you need at reception?

At reception you present a copy of your ID, the boat papers and proof of third-party liability insurance with at least €500,000 cover. Reception is staffed on weekdays; outside office hours you report to the duty marinero. You also report your departure there and hand in the boat keys beforehand if the boat is staying in the marina.

What applies to daily berths and electricity?

A berth day ends at 14:00 the following day. If you arrive at night between midnight and 07:00, it ends at 14:00 on the same day. If you stay longer, you pay for another day. Private yachts may also moor for two hours, for example to go shopping (as of October 2026).

You bring your own shore power cable with plug. Disconnect electricity and water before every departure. Boats in the hard standing must not be lived on, so the crew does not sleep on board there.

Good to know for your first day at Marina Kaštela

You don't have to walk far for a big shop: three supermarkets of major chains are within about 600 metres. You can leave your luggage at the marina if you have time before boarding.

Shopping and luggage

Near the marina there is a Konzum, a Lidl and a Plodine, all open year-round. In season, a small shop right by the western entrance also sells everyday necessities. If you arrive early, leave your luggage in the marina's luggage storage and go shopping without bags.

Parking and car hire

The marina has 437 parking spaces on two areas. Weekly tickets are available at the western car park; at the car park by the swimming pools you can park by the hour or by the week. There are also two charging points for electric cars there, and you can get the charging card at reception. A car hire company has a desk right in the marina, also with drop-off at a different location.

Refuelling

The marina does not have a designated fuel berth. Ask at reception where best to bunker diesel before your first passage.

Doctor and pharmacy

Doctors and pharmacies are in the towns of Kaštela. You can find out the nearest surgery, the nearest pharmacy and their opening hours at the marina reception.

Emergency numbers in Croatia

• 112: general emergency number, free from all networks
• 194: ambulance, 192: police, 193: fire brigade
• 195: sea rescue (MRCC Rijeka), at sea also VHF channel 16

How do you get from Split airport to Marina Kaštela?

From Split airport it is about eleven kilometres by road to the marina. A taxi is the most comfortable, the city bus 37 is cheaper.

Line 37 operated by Promet Split connects Split, the airport and Trogir and runs through Kaštela. On weekdays the buses run about every 20 minutes during the day, at weekends usually every 30 minutes. The first service from Split departs around 04:00, at weekends around half past four, the last around quarter past midnight. Which stop is nearest the marina entrance and when the bus runs can be seen in the Line 37 timetable and on the operator's route map.

If you arrive in Split by ferry or long-distance coach, it takes about 25 minutes from the ferry port and bus station to the marina via the expressway.

Which marine weather forecast applies in Kaštela?

The marine weather forecast for Kaštela is issued by the Marine Weather Centre Split, which is part of the Croatian Meteorological and Hydrological Service DHMZ. You can read it on the weather service's website, also in German, or listen to it on VHF.

The forecast gives warnings and the general situation first, then the forecast for wind, sea state and visibility for twelve hours and an outlook for the following twelve hours, with details for the northern, central and southern Adriatic. Kaštela lies in the central part. The coast radio station Split Radio broadcasts weather reports and warning messages in English and Croatian at 05:45, 12:45, 19:45 and 00:45 UTC on VHF channels 07, 21, 23, 28, 81 and 84, so in summer two hours, in winter one hour later local time.

Which winds play a role here?

In summer the weather on the central Adriatic is usually stable, with a regular sea breeze by day. In the cold half of the year the Bora and Jugo blow more often and more strongly. The gusty Bora from the north-east is less frequent and weaker on the central Adriatic than in the north, whereas the steady south-easterly Jugo is more frequent. Before running out from the sheltered bay towards the islands, it is therefore worth checking the warnings. You can read more about the wind systems in the article on main winds in the Mediterranean.

Where do you go from Marina Kaštela?

From Kaštela you can reach Split, Šolta and Brač with a short passage, Hvar with a long day's sail. First you run about 3 nautical miles through the bay out to between Čiovo and Marjan. All distances are rounded over-water distances on the usual course; use the chart for precise planning.

• Split: about 6 nautical miles round the Marjan peninsula to the town harbour.
• Maslinica at the western tip of Šolta: about 12 nautical miles.
• Trogir: also about 12 nautical miles, because the route goes outside round Čiovo. The bridge between the old town of Trogir and Čiovo does not open, and the channel north of the old town is only about two metres deep.
• Milna on the west coast of Brač: about 14 nautical miles through the strait between Šolta and Brač.
• Hvar Town: about 25 nautical miles.

For a week's itinerary, this puts the Central Dalmatian islands within reach without the first leg having to be long. If you want to head west first, you'll find three more marinas in and near Trogir, one of them directly opposite the old town.

What can you do ashore in Kaštela?

Kaštela is not a place for shopping, but for a walk along the water from one fortress to the next. Almost every one of the seven towns grew up around a fortified castle from the 14th to 16th centuries. The distances are straight-line distances from the marina.

• Kaštilac: The small fortress on a reef off Kaštel Gomilica, around 300 metres from the marina, was built by Benedictine nuns and completed in 1545. You can walk across to it over a stone bridge. Kaštilac also served as a filming location for the series "Game of Thrones".
• Kaštel Kambelovac: Around 1.3 kilometres to the west, the Cambi brothers' castle was built on a small island in 1517. It is the only round castle in Kaštela.
• Waterfront path to Kaštel Lukšić: From Kaštel Gomilica a waterfront path runs along the water to Kaštel Lukšić. In Lukšić, around 2.6 kilometres to the west, stands the Vitturi Castle of 1564 with the Kaštela Town Museum.
• Kaštel Sućurac: Around 2.8 kilometres to the east stands the oldest fortress in the area, built in 1392 by the Archbishop of Split.
• Split: By car or taxi you're in Split in about 25 minutes, alternatively by bus 37. The old town with the Diocletian's Palace, built around the year 300, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Kaštela is also considered the region of origin of the grape variety that became known in California as Zinfandel. You can best try a wine from the area in one of the restaurants along the waterfront.

Trips from Kaštela on Törnfinder

Many trips depart from Marina Kaštela, from week-long trips to the Central Dalmatian islands to longer passages south. Offers across the country can be found on Törnfinder under Sailing in CroatiaMany sailing trips depart from Trogir: seven charter companies alone have their base at SCT Marina, and there are also charter agencies at ACI Marina. An overview of offers throughout the country can be found on Törnfinder under Sailing in the Adriatic, and trips in the wider region under Cabin charter, how a week's sailing trip unfolds.

Frequently asked questions

Is Marina Kaštela in Trogir?

No. Marina Kaštela is located in Kaštel Gomilica between Trogir and Split, around twelve kilometres straight-line distance east of Trogir's old town and around five kilometres northwest of Split's old town. The marinas of Trogir are located on Čiovo and in Seget Donji.

How far is Marina Kaštela from Split Airport?

Around eight kilometres straight-line distance, about eleven kilometres by road. A taxi will take you directly to the marina; bus line 37 runs from the airport through Kaštela.

Is there a supermarket at Marina Kaštela?

Yes, nearby. Three large supermarkets are within around 600 metres and are open year-round. During the season there is also a small shop at the western entrance to the marina.

Can you refuel at Marina Kaštela?

A fuel dock is not designated in the marina. Where best to refuel should be enquired at reception beforehand or on VHF channel 17.

On which VHF channel can Marina Kaštela be reached?

On channel 17. The staff are also reachable by phone around the clock; the number is on the marina's website.