Bucht Soline 1, Insel Pašman

Soline is a natural bay on the southern side of the island of Pašman in North Dalmatia, right next to the popular Sveti Ante cove. It is regarded as one of the most beautiful and largest bays on the island, and sailors point to it as offering the best natural shelter on Pašman.

This is not a built marina but an anchorage with mooring buoys laid out in the middle of the bay, where you can moor safely. The bay is protected from almost every wind direction, though a strong southerly (jugo) can make conditions choppy. No official harbour authority publishes fixed data on fees, berth depths, VHF channel or number of places, so such figures cannot be confirmed here.

Within the bay itself you'll find fishing restaurants serving Mediterranean dishes, and the spot is also popular for paddleboarding and morning swims.

Within walking distance you'll find the early Romanesque Church of St Ante dating from the 13th century, which hosts art exhibitions during the summer months, along with a nearby beach. Pick up a buoy, watch the sunset and stop by one of the fishing restaurants as you explore this tranquil corner of Pašman.