The official history of this place begins at the end of the
17th century, when
three brothers, Ivan Petar, Juraj and Ivan, the members of the noble family
Marchi, requested the
Venetian governor to allow them to build a
fortress, a
church and a
village on the west coast of the island of
Šolta. After the completion of the
Church of St. Nicholas, the fishing village developed around the bay where the Marchi castle was later built.
Many centuries later, Maslinica turned into
a sailors' paradise after the castle was turned into a
luxury hotel, while the port was rebuilt and constructed as a
marina for sailing and luxury yachts. Marina is now equipped with a decent
berth for around
50 yachts, providing visitors with
showers,
electric plugs and
fresh water. Within the marina, there is an
amphitheater made from stone, where the spectacular view of the sunset amazes visitors. The cheerful and funny mariner
Alen is here to welcome sailors with his assistance and to provide them with the latest news about Maslinica in several languages.
Supplies and
fresh fruit and vegetables are available in the very center of Maslinica, just a few steps away from the marina.
Small islands opposite the village provide a nice anchorage for those who want to have some privacy and enjoy a swim in the clear waters until the evening.
Šešula bay, next to Maslinica, is equipped with
buoys, while there is a
safe anchorage deeper in the bay that is protected from all the winds. Šešula bay is isolated from the center of the village, but there is a beach night bar called
"Šišmiš", a great destination for those who want to party.
Maslinica is a logical stop for sailors who are heading from
Split,
Trogir or
Kaštela to other islands in Central Dalmatia. We recommend
chartering a yacht in Split or in the small charter base
Rogač on the island of šolta.
I wish you a calm sea, a fine wind and a strong mast!
