Port Turanj, Biograd

Tucked into the small fishing village of Turanj near Biograd na Moru, this marina sits about 30 km south of Zadar in the heart of Dalmatia. You're well-placed here for exploring the Kornati archipelago, one of the Mediterranean's most dramatic island chains, with hundreds of uninhabited islands just a short sail away. The vibe is relaxed and local — a far cry from the busier marinas — and Biograd itself has solid provisioning, restaurants, and good road connections if you need to swap crew.