Vela Stiniva

Vela Stiniva is one of the super-crags of the Island. It has many sectors, out of which the Cave is the crown jewel offering tufas and overhanging climbing in the moderate and hard level. The other sectors are mostly vertical and offer moderate and easy climbing for every level.

Basic info

Parking – Yes, public parking in the bay
Approach – Walking 5-10min
Season – All through the year, some sectors are always in the shade. The cave is in the shade in the afternoon.
Climbing – Vertical, overhangs and tufas. From Easy to Elite
Equipment – Sport climbing equipment, up to 70m rope, up to 15 quickdraws
Route list – Click here

Directions

The climbing area is situated in a little bay called Vela Stiniva, with no more than a dozen houses and a nice beach. There is also a bar and a restaurant. If you are coming from the direction of Jelsa, just take the main road to Sućuraj. After about 15km from Jelsa, you will reach a sign for “Vela Stiniva” and just follow the road to the bay.

If you are coming from Sućuraj or you are taking an express 30min ferry from Drvenik (near Makarska, on the mainland), just carry on towards Jelsa for 30km and the same sign appears on the right side.

Parking and Accomodation

You can park at a public parking at the bottom of the bay.

Parking location: 43.15582810041742, 16.814273416421855 (Google maps link)

There is no camping in Vela Stiniva itself and wild camping is forbidden in Croatia so you may be fined if you try. There is private accommodation all around the island and also in Vela Stiniva.