Anchorage· Dubrovnik (mainland)· Croatia — Dalmatia
Zaton Bay
42° 41.6′ N · 18° 2.7′ E
A deep bay on the mainland just north of Dubrovnik, lined with old Ragusan summer villas at Veliki and Mali Zaton. Calm water and good restaurants, and 15 minutes by taxi to the city.
Practical
Coordinate is the bay (OSM 'Zaton'). Anchor towards the head of the bay in shallow water on mud; sheltered from all but westerly winds. The little harbour at Veliki Zaton is for local boats; larger yachts can lie outside the breakwater in about 3 m. Restaurants on the shore at Mali Zaton (Gverović-Orsan is the best known). Buses run along the main road to Dubrovnik.
Best for
A quiet alternative to the city marinas
Season
Year-round; uncomfortable in strong W
Nearby
- Gverović-Orsan Restaurant, Zaton0.1 NM away
- Gornje Čelo, Koločep1.8 NM away
- Donje Čelo, Koločep2 NM away
- Blue Cave (Plava Špilja), Koločep2.2 NM away
- INA Marine Fuel, Gruž2.5 NM away
- Gruž Harbour – port of entry2.6 NM away
- Marina Frapa Dubrovnik (Gruž)2.6 NM away
- Croatian anchoring rules (2025) – Dubrovnik area2.7 NM away
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