Central Dalmatia · Splitsko-dalmatinska
Drvenik Veli
Drvenik Veli is an island west of Trogir, best known for Krknjaši, a shallow turquoise bay that everyone calls the Blue Lagoon.
- Area (km²)
- 12
- Population
- 170
- Highest peak (m)
- 178
Drvenik Veli lies west of Čiovo, within easy reach of Trogir. Its only sizeable village sits at the head of a deep bay on the north-west coast, and the island is covered with olive groves and maquis. There are few permanent residents, and several times as many people in summer.
Krknjaši bay on the east side, between the island and two islets, has a sandy seabed and shallow water of a vivid turquoise. By day it is full of excursion boats, and peace returns towards evening. It is open to southerly winds, so you stay overnight only in settled weather.
For boaters
Drvenik Veli harbour and a day anchorage in Krknjaši bay.
Marinas and harbours
Drvenik Veliki
Fuel
Our list has no boat fuel station on the island.
Anchorages
Uvala Krknjaši
Sheltered from Pulenat, Maestral, Bura
Open to Oštro, Jugo, Lebić, Levant
The Blue Lagoon is a day stop, packed from late morning. Anchor in 5 to 7 m, on sand and weed, outside the shallow lagoon; approach from the south, because between the islets and the shore the depth is 2.5 m or less. In southerly winds the bay is unusable, and you can stay overnight only in settled weather.
Bays on the island
- Bilin dolac
- Bočić
- Bok od Širana
- Dražica
- Duboki bok
- Garbina od rata
- Garbine od Pernatice
- Krivodolac
- Lučica
- Luka Drvenik veliki
- Mala luka
- Nova lokva
- Perišin bok
- Solinska uvala
- Uvala Bearina
- Uvala Grabule
- Uvala Kale
- Uvala Kokošinje
- Uvala Krivača
- Uvala Krknjaš
- Uvala Krušica
- Uvala Novica
- Uvala Pernatica
- Uvala Pošta od Širana
- Žalina
- Žalo Krknjaš
Data source: OpenStreetMap (ODbL). The data may be incomplete, so check directly on site before you arrive.
Routes that call at the island
Trips to the island
Croatian islands
Neighbouring islands
- Drvenik Mali3.4 km²
- Čiovo28 km²
- Šolta58 km²
- Krapanj0.4 km²
- Sveti Klement5.3 km²
- Zlarin8.1 km²
Safety
Emergency at sea
Croatia's national maritime search and rescue coordination centre (MRCC Rijeka) is on watch 24 hours a day. Save the number before you set off.
- 195Maritime search and rescue
- VHF 16Distress and safety calls
- 112Single emergency number
Before you call, have ready the boat's position (coordinates or the nearest headland, island or bay), the number of people on board and a description of the problem. A call to 112 is put through to the maritime rescue centre.
Get out on the water yourself
Find a boat directly from its owner and arrange the rental with no commission.
The information is for guidance only and does not replace official nautical charts, pilot books or forecasts. Check the current conditions and regulations before you set off.