New Bo reglen in Croatia: vacationers are angry with restrictions!

New Bo reglen in Croatia: vacationers are angry with restrictions!

in Croatia, a popular holiday destination for many Austrians and Germans, especially for boat drivers, a new regulation was introduced, which causes a lot of resentment among vacationers. This regulation, which was issued by the Croatian Ministry of Sea, Transport and Infrastructure, determines minimum distances for boats to the coast and bathing areas in order to increase safety for both bathers and for boat drivers. According to OE24 , the regulation was published at the end of March 2025 and enables motorized lubricid, as with motor boats and jet kis, only from a distance of 300 meters to the coast.

The specified minimum races for boats vary depending on the size: boats up to 30 meters have to keep a distance of 300 meters from the coast, while with boats from 15 to under 30 meters there is a distance of 150 meters and at boats under 15 meters of 50 meters. These new regulations already result in the first negative effects on vacation plans of travelers, since popular anchor places are less common and there are often overcrowded bays, especially in densely populated coastal regions such as Istria, the Kvarner Bay and Dalmatia. Mandinus reports that anchoring is prohibited in less than 150 meters from natural pool areas, but the definition of a "natural pool area" is not clearly defined.

reactions of vacationers

The reactions among vacationers are diverse. Many vacationers express their displeasure with the new rules, which are perceived as a restriction of freedom of movement. Social media are full of discussions in which boat drivers express their concerns about the restrictions on water sports. Some speak of a "step in the wrong direction", while others welcome the measures to increase safety on the water as necessary. This divided opinion shows how important the topic is for many travelers who control Croatia every year.

Compared to other Mediterranean destinations, such as Mallorca, which also act against the wild anchor, Croatia tries to find a balance between tourism and security. Interestingly, this regulation not only affects boat drivers, but also causes a mixed reaction on the part of the bathers, since they could potentially affect the new provisions when it comes to leisure activities on the water. Wa.de refers to the uncertainty of many holidaymakers who can now refer to how their planned activities can be implemented in the future.

The new regulations for boat drivers in Croatia from 2025 have re -losing the debate about the importance of security on the water. In view of the different points of view, it will be exciting to observe how these measures are implemented in practice and what other reactions they will cause.