No famous beaches, no party scene, no Instagram landmarks. There are just six small villages, a handful of konobas, and a pace of life that hasn’t changed much in decades. Olive oil, honey, and wine — Šolta is known for all three. The olives are ancient, some trees over a thousand years old. The honey, especially from rosemary and sage, wins awards. The wine is made in quantities too small to export.
Maslinica, the westernmost village, is situated around a sheltered bay and features a small marina. A baroque castle turned boutique hotel sits on the waterfront. There are a few restaurants, a pebble beach, and fishing boats bobbing in the harbour. Maslinica feels like a secret — the kind of place you tell friends about but hope doesn’t get too popular.
On the north coast, facing Split across the channel. The village has a long seafaring history — many families still fish for a living. The waterfront is lined with stone houses, the bay is calm, and the sunsets are unobstructed. Grab a table at one of the konobas and watch the ferries pass in the distance.
The largest bay on the island, dotted with coves and holiday houses. Families from Croatia have been visiting this bay for generations. Shallow water, pine trees, no crowds even in peak season. The kind of place where kids swim all day and parents read books in the shade.
The journey takes only twenty minutes by speedboat from Split. The ferry takes an hour and runs only a few times a day. By private boat, Šolta works as a quick escape — morning swim, long lunch, back in Split by late afternoon.
Custom-built speedboats, professional crew, stunning islands. Just pick a date.
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