Enjoy every hour – day or night

Early morning before the sunrise embraces utter peace and tranquility. Sailing boats anchored in the marina quietly dance on the waves, shop owners slowly unload new products and local fishermen are heading to the sea just like decades ago. The silence is suddenly cut by a cry of a seagull, random footsteps of a jogger or strokes of an early morning swimmer.

As the town slowly wakes up people are emerging from the boats and houses to form a cue in front of the little bakery by the sea. Just a few meters away the waiters are busy serving fragrant coffee to early customers.

When the morning turns into early afternoon the bay comes to life. Nautical tourists are heading out and tourist ships are coming in bringing daily visitors from the mainland. Numerous small beaches are filled with bathers. Fishermen return from the sea, clean the catch and spread the nets.

When the sun is about to go down it is time to stop and stare at the sunset, either from the cape or from the top of the hill among olive trees. At dusk, the restaurants by the sea are gathering the crowds and the air is filled with sounds of cutlery and subdued conversations. Fishermen are heading out to the sea and locals occupy their seats in front of the houses.

Late at night when tired vacationers return to a safe haven of their vessels or homes the most magical part of the evening begins. The silence of the night is disturbed only by random voices, a gust of wind and clicking of the masts creating a wonderful melody.

Destination for adventure seekers

Numerous bays, little islands, and marinas create the sailing paradise but being anchored in Šešula Bay known as a safe haven during the stormy night is a unique experience. The waters around the island are full of diverse sea life, coral reefs, underwater caves, and shipwrecks, therefore, diving is a must for adrenaline lovers. Steep ascends and descends enable breathtaking views while riding a bike on a tarmac track from Maslinica to Stomorska or jogging from one end of the island to the other. Learning medieval archery traditions like using a bow and an arrow in the shade of pine trees is a great way to satisfy the desire for chivalry (Archery Club Oliveto).

The finest local products and art

Every Thursday and Sunday Maslinica is buzzing with excitement and displays of local products, art, and souvenirs. The events are organized by the cooperative called Šoltanski trudi responsible for the unique promotion of rich gourmet and cultural heritage of the island with an emphasis on using exclusively local raw materials such as olives, figs, lemons, grapes, olive wood, and stone. Mingling with visitors, sharing their stories and offering them to taste the goodies often form great friendships.

Šolta is famous for its olive trees, some older than thousand years, owned by local families, honey, and wine making traditions. Olive harvest takes place from mid-October to the end of November and is an experience of a lifetime. Every olive is handpicked and cold pressed in the mill to make the superb quality olive oil. The harvest of a dark red indigenous wine variety called Dobričić starts at the end of August and stretches to mid-September. Beekeeping and production of the honey are one of the oldest traditions of the island and wild rosemary honey is well known for its healing properties.

Perfect for all seasons and in any weather

Maslinica is a destination for all seasons. Summer days are filled with water sports, sunbathing, biking and strolling but the real magic happens on stormy nights when the electricity goes off and the village is suddenly wrapped in the total darkness. Magnificent strikes of lightning are brightening up the stormy sky, rumbling clasps of thunder are echoing in the charged air, the roaring of the turbulent sea and the sound of raindrops hitting the water all make the unique sensual experience.

Autumn and spring are peaceful and pleasant. In September, October and often in November the air and the sea are still warm enough to swim and sunbathe, the marina is well-visited by the sailboats and the restaurants are opened. In March, April and in May nature is bursting with life displaying magnificent colors and blooms. The air is pleasantly warm and ideal for long strolls and biking.

Winter can be quite harsh but breathtakingly beautiful with strong winds and stormy seas.