Marina Kaštela near Split: arrival, harbour information and sailing destinations

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Marina Kaštela is located in Kaštel Gomilica on the northern shore of Kaštela Bay, halfway between Trogir and Split, and has 420 berths afloat. Here you'll find out how to get to the marina from Split Airport and the city, where to park and shop, what weather to expect, which destinations are within reach and how skippers berth at the marina.

Where is Marina Kaštela located?

Marina Kaštela is situated on the north shore of Kaštela Bay in the village of Kaštel Gomilica. Behind the marina the Kozjak mountain ridge rises; 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.

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

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.

Arriving for trip departure at Marina Kaštela

Split Airport itself is located in Kaštela, in the western district of Kaštel Štafilić. The following sections guide you from the airport to the pontoon.

From Split Airport to the marina

A taxi is the most convenient option: the taxi rank is right outside the airport terminal, taxis are available there at all times. Give your destination as "Marina Kaštela in Kaštel Gomilica" and not just "Kaštela", as the town stretches for many kilometres along the coast.

Bus route 37 operated by Promet Split is cheaper. It connects Split, the airport and Trogir, passing through Kaštela. On weekdays the buses run approximately every 20 minutes during the day, at weekends usually every 30 minutes. The first service from Split starts around 4 a.m., at weekends around half past four, the last around quarter past midnight. Which stop is closest to the marina entrance and when the bus runs can be seen in the Line 37 timetable and on the operator's route map.

By car, train, bus or ferry

By car you take the A1 motorway Zagreb–Split, take the Prgomet exit and then drive towards Kaštela. By train or long-distance bus you travel to Split. There you change to route 37 towards Kaštela and Trogir. Its starting stop is in Sukoišanska Street and not at the railway station or the coach station.

From Italy there is a ferry connection from Ancona to Split. From the ferry port and bus station you can reach the marina by car in about 25 minutes via the expressway.

Where in the marina is my boat?

If you're arriving as crew: the pontoon number will be in your trip documentation. The western car park is right next to the part of the marina where the charter companies keep their boats. Marina staff are available around the clock.

Parking

The marina has 437 parking spaces on two large areas; you don't need to reserve a space. In the western car park you can only park with a weekly ticket; in the car park by the swimming pools you can park by the hour or week. There are also two charging points for electric cars; you can get the charging card from reception. On days when many crews are changing, car parks and pontoons are correspondingly busy. A car hire company has an office right in the marina, also with return at a different location.

Early arrival: luggage and waiting time

If your flight lands long before trip departure, leave your luggage at the marina's left-luggage facility and go shopping without bags. You can spend the waiting time in the marina café, which is open daily from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., or on a walk to the island fortress Kaštilac, about 300 metres away (more on this under Shore leave).

Showers and sanitary facilities

There are sanitary facilities with showers for guests, separate facilities for owners and accessible sanitary facilities. The self-service laundry has three washing machines and three dryers, which run on 1-euro coins.

Shopping for the trip

You don't have to walk far for provisions: a Konzum, a Lidl and a Plodine are within about 600 metres and are open all year. In season there is also a small shop right by the western entrance to the marina selling everyday essentials.

Try not to plan your main shopping for a Sunday: in Croatia shops are closed on Sundays as a rule and only open on individual Sundays during the year. However, shops in marinas, at petrol stations and at the airport are allowed to open at all times.

Doctor, pharmacy and emergency services

Doctors and pharmacies can be found in the towns of Kaštela.

• 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

What does Marina Kaštela offer?

Marina Kaštela offers electricity and water at all water berths, sanitary facilities, a boatyard, restaurants and a 25-metre indoor pool. Key figures at a glance (as at October 2026):

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

The marina was founded in 2002 as a home port for a charter fleet. In the marina there is an à la carte restaurant, the café and an events restaurant for celebrations, plus a shop for boat equipment and one for sailing clothing. The indoor pool has six lanes and a children's pool; the water is 27 degrees; it remains closed on Sundays and public holidays. Wi-Fi is free; you get the access code from reception.

What's the weather like in Kaštela for sailing?

In summer the weather on the central Adriatic is usually stable; during the day a sea breeze blows regularly. In the cold half of the year Bora and Jugo blow more frequently and more strongly.

The gusty Bora from the northeast is less frequent and weaker in the central Adriatic than in the north, whereas the steady southeasterly Jugo is more common. If you're sailing along as crew for the first time, the summer months with their reliable weather are the easiest way to start. In spring and autumn, a day with Bora or Jugo is more likely to become a harbour day. The marina posts the day's weather forecast at reception, and also has its own weather station. 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 one-week route, this puts the central Dalmatian islands within reach without the first leg having to be long.

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: Benedictine nuns had the small fortress built on a reef off Kaštel Gomilica; it was 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 you're in Split in about 25 minutes, alternatively take 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.

For skippers: Berthing and marine weather at Marina Kaštela

At Marina Kaštela you register before entering on VHF channel 17 or by telephone, berth at the place the marina assigns you, and make fast to mooring lines at the bow. Channel 16 remains the distress and calling channel at sea; for the marina itself you use channel 17.

Registration and reception

The staff are reachable around the clock on channel 17 and by telephone and will assign you your berth. Immediately after making fast you register the boat at reception. There you present a copy of your ID, the boat's papers and proof of third-party liability insurance with at least 500,000 euros of cover. Reception is staffed on weekdays; outside office hours you report to the duty marinero. You also notify your departure there and hand in the boat keys beforehand if the boat is staying in the marina.

Making fast to mooring lines

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.

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).

Harbour rules

• Throughout the harbour the maximum speed is 2 knots.
• You bring your own shore power cable with plug. Disconnect electricity and water before every departure.
• Boats in the land storage area may not be lived aboard; the crew therefore do not sleep on board there.

Approach

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 at the entrance is 4.8 metres deep. Inside the marina itself, depths are usually between 2.5 and 8 metres, with individual spots as shallow as 1.80 metres.

Refuelling, boatyard and service

There is no designated fuel berth at the marina.

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.

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 report first gives warnings and the weather situation, 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 notices 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 — in summer two hours later local time, in winter one hour later. Before you head out from the sheltered bay towards the islands, it's worth checking the warnings.

Trips from Kaštela on Törnfinder

In October 2026 there are 53 trip dates on Törnfinder in the next twelve months with departure or destination at Marina Kaštela. Most start in July, October and September; eight days aboard is typical, sailing on monohulls and catamarans. Offers throughout the country can be found 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.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get from Split Airport to Marina Kaštela?

Quickest by taxi from the taxi rank outside the airport; the distance is about eleven kilometres. Cheaper is bus line 37, which runs from the airport towards Split through Kaštela.

Where do I park at the start of my trip at Marina Kaštela?

In one of the marina's two car parks; you don't need a reservation. In the western car park only the weekly ticket applies; at the car park by the swimming pools you can park by the hour or by the week.

Are there showers at Marina Kaštela?

Yes, there are sanitary facilities with showers for guests, plus accessible sanitary facilities and a coin-operated self-service laundry.

Is Marina Kaštela in Trogir?

No. Marina Kaštela is located in Kaštel Gomilica between Trogir and Split, about twelve kilometres as the crow flies east of Trogir old town.

Is there a supermarket at Marina Kaštela?

Yes, nearby. Three large supermarkets are within about 600 metres; in season there is also a small shop at the western entrance to the marina.

Can you refuel at Marina Kaštela?

There is no designated fuel berth at the marina.

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.