Krknjaši Bay on the eastern coast of Drvenik Veli island, known as the Croatian Blue Lagoon, has been a favorite spot for sailors and tourists for years. With its turquoise waters and beautiful beach, it looks like a true tropical paradise. But this paradise is on the brink of destruction. Residents of Drvenik Veli have raised alarms about the devastation of the bay caused by mass tourism and excessive anchoring of boats. Every day, dozens of sailboats, catamarans, motorboats, and party boats anchor in the bay, seriously threatening the fragile ecosystem, especially the protected habitat of Posidonia, known as the lungs of the sea.
The overwhelming number of visitors, reaching several thousand daily, has made life almost impossible for the local population. Residents have started a petition to declare the bay a protected area, but the problem is far from solved. Tourist boats bring excursionists who further burden the shore and underwater environment, while party boats create noise and pollution. This situation is not only an ecological problem but also a social one, as it threatens the future of tourism and life in this part of Croatia.
Will the authorities finally act to protect this Adriatic gem, or will we watch as a natural paradise turns into a concrete and plastic wasteland? If you have ever enjoyed the peace and beauty of Krknjaši, it’s time to join the conversation — because if not us, then who? Drop a comment, share your thoughts, or tell a story about this place before it’s gone!
