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- | The principal berthing options on the island are the harbours of [[Hvar (town)]], [[Zavala]], [[Sucuraj]], [[U. Stiniva]], [[Jelsa]], [[Vrboska]], [[Stari Grad]] and [[U. Vira]], the marinas of [[Marina Vrboska]] in Vrboska and [[ACI marina Palmižana]] in the [[Pakleni Islands]]. For full details of the anchorages on the [[Pakleni Islands]] see the separate page. | + | The principal berthing options on the island are the harbours of the [[Hvar (town)|town of Hvar]], [[Zavala]], [[Sucuraj]], [[U. Stiniva]], [[Jelsa]], [[Vrboska]], [[Stari Grad]] and [[U. Vira]], the marinas of [[Marina Vrboska]] in Vrboska and [[ACI marina Palmižana]] in the [[Pakleni Islands]]. For full details of the anchorages on the [[Pakleni Islands]] see the separate page. |
Destinations on the island are listed clockwise from the town of Hvar. | Destinations on the island are listed clockwise from the town of Hvar. |
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Hvar is an island which lies off the mainland coast of Split on the mainland coast of Croatia, at its easternmost point only three miles off the coast. Sandwiched between the islands of Brač to the N and Korčula to the S, Hvar is blessed with an unusually benign climate and is thus one of the most popular holiday islands in Croatia. The island has a mountainous spine rising to 628 metres at its highest point south of the town of Stari Grad and much of its coastline, especially on the S and W sides, is indented with numerous small coves providing anchorages suitable for use in a wide range of wind conditions. Apart from the usual crops of grapes, figs and olive oil, Hvar is particularly noted for the cultivation of lavender, the scent of which pervades the nostrils even several miles offshore at certain times of year.
Hvar has plenty to offer the cruising yachtsman, with eight harbours, two marinas and nearly 40 anchorages, of which 18 are listed here. At the western end of Hvar Island is a string of small islands known as the Pakleni Islands, which constitute a mini cruising ground in their own right.
Charts
British Admiralty | 2712, 1574, 269 |
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Croatian | MK19, MK20, MK21, MK22 |
Imray | M26 (Split to Dubrovnik) |
Weather
Diurnal winds among the 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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Also see World Cruiser's Nets
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Entrance
The town of Hvar is a summer port of entry only. Split or Korčula are the nearest all-year round ports of entry.
Berthing
The principal berthing options on the island are the harbours of the town of Hvar, Zavala, Sucuraj, U. Stiniva, Jelsa, Vrboska, Stari Grad and U. Vira, the marinas of Marina Vrboska in Vrboska and ACI marina Palmižana in the Pakleni Islands. For full details of the anchorages on the Pakleni Islands see the separate page.
Destinations on the island are listed clockwise from the town of Hvar.
- U. Stiniva | – anchorage |
- Jelsa | – harbour |
- Sućuraj | – harbour |
Anchorages
There are numerous anchorages both on Hvar Island itself and in the nearby Pakleni Islands, of which 18 are detailed here and eight on the Pakleni archipelago page.
The main anchorages along the S coast of the island from the town of Hvar to Sucuraj are as follows:
U. Borča
U. Milna
U. Zub od Zaraća
U. Dubovica
U. Duboka
U. Kozja
- The main anchorages along the N coast of the island from Sucuraj to Stari Grad are as follows
U. Pokrivenik
U. Vela Stiniva
Otok Zečevo
U. Maslinica
U. Basina
U. Žukova
Luka Vlaška
U. Glavna
Luka Tiha
Luka Zavala
- The main anchorages along the N and W coasts of the island from Stari Grad to the town of Hvar are as follows
U. Parja
U. Vela Garška
U. Mala Garška
Amenities
Facilities | |
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Water | in town of Hvar, Sućuraj, Jelsa, Marina Vrboska, Vrboska, Marina Palmizana, Stari Grad |
Electricity | in town of Hvar, Sućuraj, Jelsa, Marina Vrboska, Vrboska, Marina Palmizana, Stari Grad |
Toilets | in the marinas |
Showers | in the marinas |
Laundry | See Hvar (town), Marina Vrboska, Stari Grad |
Garbage | in town of Hvar, Sućuraj, Jelsa, Marina Vrboska, Vrboska, Marina Palmizana, Stari Grad, U. Vira |
Supplies | |
Fuel | See Hvar (town), Marina Vrboska |
Bottled gas | None |
Chandlers | None |
Services | |
Repairs |
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Internet | See town of Hvar, Sucuraj, Jelsa, Marina Vrboska, Vrboska, Marina Palmizana, Stari Grad |
Mobile connectivity | |
Vehicle rentals | in town of Hvar, Jelsa, Marina Vrboska, Stari Grad |
Health |
Provisioning
- Supermarkets in town of Hvar and Stari Grad
- Convenience shops in Sucuraj, Jelsa, Vrboska
- Minimarket in Marina Palmizana
Eating out
- Several restaurants and café/bars in town of Hvar, Sucuraj, Jelsa, Vrboska, Marina Palmizana, Stari Grad
- A restaurant or two in Marina Vrboska, Marina Palmizana, U. Vira, U. Zub od Zaraca, U. Pokrivenik
See the relevant wiki entries for details.
Transportation
- Local buses to island destinations.
- Daily ferries to Split from Hvar (town) and Stari Grad.
- Seasonal ferries to Dubrovnik from Stari Grad.
- Seasonal ferries from Stari Grad to Ancona, Pescara and Giulianova in Italy.
Tourism
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
- Hvar at the Wikipedia
For other useful websites, see Croatia.
References
See Croatia.
Comments
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- July 2005 --Athene of Lymington
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