Hodilje

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Hodilje 42°51.54′N, 17°41.3′E42.859;17.688333333333 destination

he tiny harbour of Hodilje

Hodilje is a tiny hamlet on the W side of the Neretvanski Kanal, the channel between the mainland and the Peljesac Peninsula on the Adriatic coast of Croatia. It lies just over a mile NW of the historic town of Mali Ston and opposite the equally tiny hamlet of Luka on the other side of the same bay. Barely a mile to the NE is the road bridge that carries the E80 from Dubrovnik to the border with Bosni-Herzegovina. Hodilje has a short pier which can be used by a yacht of modest draft and there is an anchorage half a mile NW in the small bay of Luka. Both hamlets have few if any facilities but are remarkably quiet and peaceful spots for an overnight stop.

Local Weather

Diurnal winds along the coast are mostly moderate during the summer months, predominantly from NW and rarely exceeding force 4/5. At night, katabatic winds off the mountains are a feature of some of the harbours along the NE Adriatic 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 Velebitski channel. It tends to blow less strongly S of Zadar.

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.

Charts

British Admiralty

1574

Croatian

100-21

Imray

M25

Radio Nets

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Approach and Navigation

The approach to Hodilje is free of dangers, although there are numerous shellfish beds in the bay, most of them inshore. The short pier has a light structure on the end which helps identify it.

Berthing Options

The pier at Hodilje from W

Tie up alongside the inner side of the pier, where there are depths of around 3.0 metres. Shelter here is good in winds from most directions, though strong northerlies send in a swell. Alternatively, if the pier is occupied, proceed half a mile NW to the small bay of Luka, where a yacht can anchor off in depths of 3.0 - 5.0 metres. The holding is excellent in mud. Shelter in the anchorage is good in all except strong E or SE winds, when Mali Ston provides better shelter.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Anchorages

Luka

Luka/wiki/Hodilje#Luka

anchorage Luka [[Hodilje#Luka|Luka]] 42°51.76′N, 17°40.89′ELuka42.862666666667;17.6815

The anchorage at Luka from NW

Alternatively, if the pier is occupied, proceed half a mile NW to the small bay of Luka, where a yacht can anchor off in depths of 3.0 - 5.0 metres. The holding is excellent in mud. Shelter in the anchorage is good in all except strong E or SE winds, when Mali Ston provides better shelter.

Offshore Islands and Groups

Only small islets.

Yacht Repairs and Services

None.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

None.

Tourism and Things to do Ashore

Tourism

The hamlet of Luka

Both hamlets are very peaceful and there is little to do except chill out.

Grocery & Supply Stores

A small provisions shop in the hamlet of Hodilje. Nothing in Luka.

Eateries

None.

Internet/WiFi

None.

Laundry

None.

Motorbike & Car Rentals

None.

Garbage Disposal

None. Take it with you.

Transportation

Buses from Ston to Dubrovnik.

Routes/Passages To/From

See Croatia.

Cruiser's Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forum Discussions

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

External Links

• Hodilje at the Wikipedia

For other useful websites, see Croatia.

References & Publications

See Croatia.

Comments

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Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

• Data compiled from web research (please update if possible) --Athene of Lymington 12:03, 9 August 2011 (BST)

Contributors to this page
Names: Haiqu, Athene of Lymington