Stiniva

Vela Stiniva is one of the 3 super-crags of the Island. It has many different sectors, but the Cave is the crown jewl of the crag.

Basic info

Parking – Yes, public parking in the bay
Approach – Walking 5-10min
Season – All through the year, shade in the West sector during summer
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. If you are coming from the direction of Starigrad/Hvar/Jelsa and other places on the west side of the island, just take the main road to Sućuraj. After about 15km from Jelsa, you will reach a hill-side village Zastražišće. In the village itself, turn left at the sign for “Vela Stiniva” and just follow the road to the sea.

If you are coming from Sućuraj or other places on the east side, 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. The roads on the east side of the island leave a lot to be desired so drive carefully.

Approach

Parking and Accomodation

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

Parking location: 43.15582810041742, 16.814273416421855

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. If you do not plan to move much, you can stay there, but if you plan to visit other crags you should place yourself more strategically.

Click here for Stiniva Route list