Sustainable Boating in Medvidina Bay
Medvidina Bay is a quiet, wild corner of Hvar, and we want to keep it that way for a long time.
That is why, instead of using loud petrol engines for every small transfer, we use a small boat with a solar panel on deck and an electric outboard motor – a simple solution that lets us move around the bay almost silently, without fumes or oil in the sea.
A Small Boat With a Big Idea
Our tender looks like a normal open boat, but on the benches you will notice a solar panel and a compact electric outboard.
During the day the sun charges the battery, and the motor uses that stored energy to take us calmly from one part of the bay to another – to the beach, the camp, Antun’s terrace or the cave.
There is no smell of petrol, no engine noise and almost no wake, so we can get close to the rocky shore without disturbing swimmers or sea life.
For a protected bay like Medvidina, this slow, light style of boating is more than enough.
Why We Choose Electric and Solar
Using an electric motor and solar charging has several clear benefits:
No direct emissions into air or water – cleaner sea and cleaner air in the bay.
Much less noise, which is better for fish, seabirds and for guests who come here to enjoy silence.
Lower risk of fuel spills or oily film on the surface, which is especially important in small, closed bays.
For us, sustainable boating is not a trend but common sense: if we love this place, we should move around it in a way that does not damage what makes it special.
How Guests Experience It
For guests, the first ride in the solar‑electric boat is often a small surprise.
You sit down, we push away from the shore, the motor starts with a soft buzz, and suddenly you realise you can talk in a normal voice and still hear the sound of waves against the rocks.
The boat is perfect for:
Short transfers between beaches and the camping terraces in Medvidina Bay.
Calm evening rides when the light is soft and you want to enjoy the colours of the sea without noise.
It is not made for speed or long distances – that is what sailing is for – but for slow, mindful movement inside our small paradise.
Our Small Contribution to a Cleaner Adriatic
All along the Adriatic coast, more and more boats, tour operators and even marinas are turning to solar panels and electric propulsion to reduce their impact on the sea.
With our little solar‑powered boat in Medvidina Bay, we are part of this quiet change: proving that even a tiny vessel can run on sun and respect the coast it explores.
When you stay with us, every short ride you take in this boat is one small trip without petrol, exhaust or noise – a gentle way to enjoy the bay and help keep it as clear and peaceful as it looks on the photos.