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Lastovo Island lies off the mainland coast of [[Croatia]], 10 miles S of the island of [[Korcula]] and 60 miles NNE of the harbour of [[Vieste]] at the tip of the Gargano Peninsula in [[Italy]]. For many years it was a military island and access has only been permitted to visiting yachts for the past 15 years. This fact, plus Lastovo’s relative remoteness, has preserved the island almost totally unspoilt. Since 2006[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protected_areas_of_Croatia] Lastovo and the surrounding islands have been included in the Croatian nature park {{mark | Lastovo Island lies off the mainland coast of [[Croatia]], 10 miles S of the island of [[Korcula]] and 60 miles NNE of the harbour of [[Vieste]] at the tip of the Gargano Peninsula in [[Italy]]. For many years it was a military island and access has only been permitted to visiting yachts for the past 15 years. This fact, plus Lastovo’s relative remoteness, has preserved the island almost totally unspoilt. Since 2006[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protected_areas_of_Croatia] Lastovo and the surrounding islands have been included in the Croatian nature park {{mark | ||
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Lastovo Island lies off the mainland coast of Croatia, 10 miles S of the island of Korcula and 60 miles NNE of the harbour of Vieste at the tip of the Gargano Peninsula in Italy. For many years it was a military island and access has only been permitted to visiting yachts for the past 15 years. This fact, plus Lastovo’s relative remoteness, has preserved the island almost totally unspoilt. Since 2006[1] Lastovo and the surrounding islands have been included in the Croatian nature park Lastovsko otočje [[Lastovo#Lastovsko otočje|Lastovsko otočje]] . While yachts are permitted there is a daily charge per person for visiting.
There is only one sizeable settlement on the island, that of Lastovo Town, defended by a hilltop castle. Most of the island’s economy was formerly based on agriculture, especially viticulture, and supplying the needs of the military personnel based there; today tourism is increasingly important. While one would not describe Lastovo as a ‘must see’ destination in the sense of other Croatian national parks, such as the Kornati Islands or the bay of Telascica on Dugi Otok, the island has an understated charm and is a good stopping off point for a yacht arriving from or departing for the Italian coast. There is one main harbour, in the sheltered inlet of Luka Velji Lago, where there is a yacht quay and anchorage, plus additional sheltered anchorages at Mali Lago and Zaklopatica on the N side of the island and Skrivena Luka on the S side.
Charts
British Admiralty | 1574, 2712 |
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Croatian | MK22, MK23 |
Imray | M26 (Split to Dubrovnik) |
Weather
Diurnal winds among the Croatian islands are mostly moderate during the summer months, predominantly from NW and rarely exceeding force 4/5, although gusting is common in narrow channels between islands and on the lee side of headlands. At night, katabatic winds off the mountains affect some of the islands close to the mainland coast. During early spring and (especially) autumn conditions can be more unsettled, occasionally accompanied by violent thunderstorms - luckily of short duration - with winds of 30-35 knots or more and vicious, steep seas. In the winter the sudden, violent N wind off the mountains, the bora, is much to be feared, especially along the coast from Rijeka down to Zadar, although its effects can be felt as far south as Split.
Equally prevalent in winter - although not uncommon in summer - is the scirocco, a S/SE wind that blows up from North Africa, usually in advance of a depression moving E across the Mediterranean. Unlike the bora, the scirocco only occasionally exceeds gale force, but is still a phenomenon to be wary of, especially if on a lee coast.
For sources of weather forecasting, see Croatia.
Passages
See Croatia.
Islands
Communication
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Entrance
The harbour of Ubli in Velji Lago is a year round port of entry. In April 2016, the harbour master only works Monday to Friday. The Police office is not always manned but there is a phone number on the door, and if you call, they will come to check you in/out within 15 minutes - or more.
The custom quay is the concrete quay under the flags with room for only one yacht. The small floating quay adjacent to it is for the seaplane service.
Berthing
There are a total of four berthing options on the island, the main harbour of Velji Lago, which has a ‘mini marina’ at the hamlet of Pasadur operated by the island’s main hotel, Hotel Solitudo. In the former military port of Ubli a yacht can clear in or out. There is room on the quay opposite the custom quay for a single yacht to go alongside. You have to go right up to the end near the fuel station as the first five bollards are used by the high speed ferry catamaran. Depth on this quay is about 4m. In Ubli there is a snug anchorage on its NW side; an anchorage at Mali Lago on the N side of the island (which is connected to Velji Lago by a shallow small craft channel); a further anchorage at the village of Zaklopatica, also on the N side; and finally a sheltered anchorage at the hamlet of Skrivena at the SE end of the island.
- Ports
- Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
See also Velji Lago for local anchorages.
Mali Lago
Skrivena
Zaklopatica
Amenities
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Water |
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Electricity |
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Toilets | None |
Showers | None |
Laundry | None |
Garbage | Bins on the quays |
Supplies | |
Fuel | Velji Lago -- Ubli Quay |
Bottled gas | None |
Chandlers | None |
Services | |
Repairs | None |
Internet | Wifi in Hotel Solitudo |
Mobile connectivity | |
Vehicle rentals | None |
Health |
Provisioning
- Velji Lago -- Minimarket and Small grocery store
Eating out
- Velji Lago
- Skrivena, Zaklopatica -- restaurants with moorings
Transportation
- Regular ferries to Split on mainland from Ubli quay in Velji Lago.
- Seasonal high speed catamaran to Dubrovnik.
- Buses from Ubli to Lastovo Town.
Tourism
Lastovo Town is an atmospheric place, with narrow alleys lined with old stone houses climbing up the steep slopes of a natural amphitheatre. Practically every square metre that is not built on is cultivated and the village is enveloped with vineyards and vegetable plots. The main 16th century church of Sts Cosman and Damien is well worth a visit and is filled with paintings and artifacts. A unique tradition on the island is the Poklad (Shrove Tuesday) festival, at the culmination of which the population celebrates the memory of the treatment meted out to the messenger of Catalan pirates demanding the island’s surrender. A dummy is lowered down a long rope, with fireworks exploding under its feet, before finally being burned in the town square amidst much merrymaking. How the original messenger responded to this treatment is not recorded.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
- Lastovo at the Wikipedia
- The official page of Lastovo Tourist Board
- Lastovo Tourism website
- Augusta Insula Restaurant website
Also see Croatia.
References & Publications
See Croatia.
Comments
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Date of member's last visit to Lastovo and this page's details validated:
- July 2005 --Athene of Lymington
- July 2015 -- Zebahdy of London
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