Hvar
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An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Hvar Island in Croatia.
Hvar Island 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 Brac to the N and Korcula 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
- Croatian charts
- 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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Entrance
Hvar Town is a summer port of entry only. Split or Korcula are the nearest all-year round ports of entry.
Berthing
There are 36 principal berthing options on the island, the harbours of Hvar Town, Zavala, Sucuraj, U. Stiniva, Jelsa, Vrboska, Stari Grad and U. Vira, the marinas of Marina Vrboska in Vrboska and Marina Palmizana in the Pakleni Islands and numerous anchorages both on Hvar Island itself and in the nearby Pakleni Islands, of which 18 are detailed here and eight on the Pakleni Islands page. Click on link at top right of page for Interactive map of harbours and anchorages or for full details see below.
For full details of the anchorages on the Pakleni Islands see the separate page or, for a zoomable summary map of the marina and anchorages in the Pakleni Islands, click on: Map of marina and anchorages in the Pakleni Islands.
Ports
The ports on Hvar are listed anti-clockwise from the main port of Hvar Town.
- Zavala | – anchorage |
- U. Stiniva | – anchorage |
- Stari Grad | – anchorage |
- U. Vira | – anchorage |
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Anchorages
- The main anchorages along the S coast of the island from Hvar Town to Sucuraj are as follows
U. Milna
U. Zub od Zaraca
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 Zecevo
U. Maslinica
U. Basina
U. Zukova
Luka Vlaska
U. Glavna
Luka Tiha
Luka Zavala
- The main anchorages along the N and W coasts of the island from Stari Grad to Hvar Town are as follows
U. Parja
U. Vela Garska
U. Mala Garska
Facilities
Water
Hvar Town [[Hvar#Hvar Town|Hvar Town]] 43°10.318'N, 016°26.451'E Water on the town quay.
Sucuraj [[Hvar#Sucuraj|Sucuraj]] 43°07.531'N, 017°11.260'E Three water stanchions on the catwalk and others on the quays.
Jelsa [[Hvar#Jelsa|Jelsa]] 43°09.751'N, 016°41.692'E Water on the quays.
Marina Vrboska [[Hvar#Marina Vrboska|Marina Vrboska]] 43°10.753'N, 016°40.498'E In every berth, tel. +385 21 774 018.
Vrboska [[Hvar#Vrboska|Vrboska]] 43°10.859'N, 016°40.411'E on the town quay.
Marina Palmizana [[Hvar#Marina Palmizana|Marina Palmizana]] 43°09.747'N, 016°23.674'E In every berth, tel. +385 21 744 995.
Stari Grad [[Hvar#Stari Grad|Stari Grad]] 43°11.080'N, 016°35.520'E Water all along the S quay.
Electricity
Hvar Town [[Hvar#Hvar Town|Hvar Town]] 43°10.318'N, 016°26.451'E Electricity on the town quay.
Sucuraj [[Hvar#Sucuraj|Sucuraj]] 43°07.531'N, 017°11.260'E Three electricity stanchions on the catwalk and others on the quays.
Jelsa [[Hvar#Jelsa|Jelsa]] 43°09.751'N, 016°41.692'E Electricity on the quays.
Marina Vrboska [[Hvar#Marina Vrboska|Marina Vrboska]] 43°10.753'N, 016°40.498'E In every berth, tel. +385 21 774 018.
Vrboska [[Hvar#Vrboska|Vrboska]] 43°10.859'N, 016°40.411'E on the town quay.
Marina Palmizana [[Hvar#Marina Palmizana|Marina Palmizana]] 43°09.747'N, 016°23.674'E In every berth, tel. +385 21 744 995.
Stari Grad [[Hvar#Stari Grad|Stari Grad]] 43°11.080'N, 016°35.520'E Electricity all along the S quay.
Toilets
In Marina Vrboska and Marina Palmizana.
Showers
In Marina Vrboska and Marina Palmizana.
Laundry
- In Hvar Town main square (self service)
- In Marina Vrboska
- Stari Grad in the town N of the harbour
Garbage
- In Hvar Town near the harbour
- In Sucuraj Bins by the harbour
- Jelsa near the harbour
- In Marina Vrboska and Vrboska next to the town quay
- In Marina Palmizana
- Stari Grad bins around the quays
- U. Vira bins near the quay in the W inlet
Supplies
Fuel
Hvar Town [[Hvar#Hvar Town|Hvar Town]] 43°10.318'N, 016°26.451'E Fuel berth in a small inlet on E side of bay 500 metres S of harbour (0600 - 2200). Depths of only 1.8 metres alongside.
Marina Vrboska [[Hvar#Marina Vrboska|Marina Vrboska]] 43°10.753'N, 016°40.498'E Fuel berth (0800 - 1500). Depths of 2.0 metres, tel. +385 21 774 018.
Cooking gas
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Suplier1 [[Hvar#Suplier1|Suplier1]] DD.ddd, DD.ddd gas supplier location etc, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.
Chandlers
None.
Services
Repairs
Hvar Town [[Hvar#Hvar Town|Hvar Town]] 43°10.318'N, 016°26.451'E Basic emergency repairs only.
Marina Vrboska [[Hvar#Marina Vrboska|Marina Vrboska]] 43°10.753'N, 016°40.498'E Limited repairs in marina boatyard, tel. +385 21 774 018.
Stari Grad [[Hvar#Stari Grad|Stari Grad]] 43°11.080'N, 016°35.520'E Only very basic repairs.
Internet
- Hvar Town in internet cafes
- Sucuraj from café Noc I Dan
- Jelsa in several restaurants and cafés
- Marina Vrboska WiFi, and Vrboska in some of restaurants
- Marina Palmizana WiFi
- Stari Grad WiFi in several cafés along the waterfront
Mobile connectivity
Is there mobile telephone signal such as G4, G3, GPRS in the island? How strong is the signal? Are there any blind spots?
Vehicle Rentals
Hvar Town [[Hvar#Hvar Town|Hvar Town]] 43°10.318'N, 016°26.451'E Rental outlets in the town.
Jelsa [[Hvar#Jelsa|Jelsa]] 43°09.751'N, 016°41.692'E Car and scooter rental outlets in the town.
Marina Vrboska [[Hvar#Marina Vrboska|Marina Vrboska]] 43°10.753'N, 016°40.498'E Car and scooter rental, tel. +385 21 774 018.
Stari Grad [[Hvar#Stari Grad|Stari Grad]] 43°11.080'N, 016°35.520'E Car, scooter and cycle rental outlets in the town.
Provisioning
Hvar Town [[Hvar#Hvar Town|Hvar Town]] 43°10.318'N, 016°26.451'E Several supermarkets, butchers and other provisions shops in the town. Fruit and vegetable market. Fish market.
Sucuraj [[Hvar#Sucuraj|Sucuraj]] 43°07.531'N, 017°11.260'E Small Konzum supermarket and provisions shops.
Jelsa [[Hvar#Jelsa|Jelsa]] 43°09.751'N, 016°41.692'E Supermarket, butchers and other provisions shops in the town. Fruit and vegetable market.
Vrboska [[Hvar#Vrboska|Vrboska]] 43°10.859'N, 016°40.411'E Studenac supermarket 100 metres W of quay. Smaller Konzum supermarket 50 metres further on. Butchers and bakers. Fruit and vegetable market.
Marina Palmizana [[Hvar#Marina Palmizana|Marina Palmizana]] 43°09.747'N, 016°23.674'E Minimarket, tel. +385 21 744 995.
Stari Grad [[Hvar#Stari Grad|Stari Grad]] 43°11.080'N, 016°35.520'E Large Tommy supermarket at head of inlet; even larger Studenac supermarket 200 metres inland plus several provisions shops in the town; butchers and bakers; fruit and vegetable market behind tourist information office; fish market; Tommy hypermarket and retail complex half a mile W of yacht quay; this is also a good place for kitchen and tableware, adults and children's clothes, footwear and even some electronics and computer items (upstairs).
Transportation
- 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.
Eating out
- Please specify POI name [[Hvar# | ]] 43°10.318'N, 016°26.451'E Several restaurants and café/bars ashore.
- Please specify POI name [[Hvar# | ]] 43°07.531'N, 017°11.260'E Several restaurants and café/bars ashore.
- Please specify POI name [[Hvar# | ]] 43°09.751'N, 016°41.692'E Numerous restaurants and café/bars ashore.
- Please specify POI name [[Hvar# | ]] 43°10.753'N, 016°40.498'E Restaurant, tel. +385 21 774 018.
- Please specify POI name [[Hvar# | ]] 43°10.859'N, 016°40.411'E Several restaurants and café/bars ashore.
- Please specify POI name [[Hvar# | ]] 43°09.747'N, 016°23.674'E Restaurant and Café/bar, tel. +385 21 744 995.
- Please specify POI name [[Hvar# | ]] 43°11.080'N, 016°35.520'E Numerous restaurants and café/bars ashore.
- Please specify POI name [[Hvar# | ]] 43°11.610'N, 016°25.920'E Hotel and restaurant in the E branch of the inlet.
- Please specify POI name [[Hvar# | ]] 43°08.983'N, 016°30.870'E several restaurant with buoys.
- Please specify POI name [[Hvar# | ]] 43°08.970'N, 016°53.138'E Some of the coves have restaurants open during the season.
Tourism
History
Give a short history of the island.
Places to Visit
See individual port entries.
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
- Hvar at the Wikipedia
- Hvar Tourism website
For other useful websites, see Croatia.
References & Publications
See Croatia.
Comments
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