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==Communication== | ==Communication== | ||
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Revision as of 18:20, 12 September 2018
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 Harbour of the town of Hvar with Pakleni Islands in background |
The harbour of the town of Hvar, the main harbour of Hvar Island, is one of the most popular destinations in the Croatian islands, both by land tourists and by yachtsmen. Much of its popularity is due to its picturesque Venetian architectural heritage clustered inside 13th century town walls. Cars are banned from the town centre, making the town a delight to explore on foot. Among its numerous attractions are a spectacularly sited fortress, 15th century Franciscan monastery and several impressively decorated palaces and mansions, testimony to the skills of Hvar stone masons.
The harbour has space for only 20 or so yachts on laid moorings along its town quay and the anchorage off it becomes impossibly crowded in July and August. An early arrival during these months is essential and even then you risk being sandwiched in the anchorage between later arrivals. Shelter in the harbour is good except in strong S and SW winds, when it becomes very uncomfortable.
Charts
| British Admiralty | 2712, 269 |
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| Croatian | MK19 |
| Imray | M26 (Split to Dubrovnik) |
Weather
See Croatia.
Passages
See Croatia.
Communication
Lučka ispostava Hvar
- Phone: +385 021 741 007
- Web: http://www.mppi.hr/default.aspx?id=7592
- Address: 21450 Hvar, p/p 35, Obala Fabrika 29
- Working hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-15:00
- see also http://www.lucka-uprava-sdz.hr/o-nama/popis-luka-pod-nadleznoscu-lusdz/luka/1204
There are no dangers in the immediate approach to the town of Hvar. Note, however, that in the approach from S there are shoals for some distance off the islet of O. Jerolim, the easternmost of the Pakleni Islands. Also that there are depths of just 5.0 metres in the passage between the islet of Galesnik half a mile S of the town of Hvar and the coast of the island, which should therefore only be used in settled weather.
Entrance
The town of Hvar is a summer port of entry. At other times of year, Split or Korcula are the nearest year-round ports of entry.
Berthing
There are three main berthing options:
Town quay
Visiting yachts moor in the middle of the town quay at the E of the harbour, where depths are 3.0 - 4.0 metres, S of the section reserved for ferries and hydrofoils, the N section is for the water taxis, etc.
There are laid moorings along the quay for around 20 yachts to go stern or bows-to. These moorings are often occupied by midday during the season and early arrival is recommended, especially in late July and August when the Italians arrive. There are water and electricity points along the quay. There are toilets, showers and a launderette at the NE corner of the main square, next to the cathedral.This mooring is subject to frequent wash from ferries and hydrofoils, which is an unavoidable fact of life.
Anchorages
W quay mooring buoys
W quay mooring buoys [[Hvar (town)#W quay mooring buoys|W quay mooring buoys]] 43°10.213'N, 016°26.317'E There are about 20 mooring buoys laid off the quay on the W side of the bay in depths of more than 3.0 metres, which are available for visiting yachts. Yachts pick up a buoy and take a line ashore to prevent swinging. It is essential to put out fenders if using these, since they are close together. Beware the swell that can cause a lot of rocking if the wind comes from the south-east.
If all the buoys are taken, it is possible with care to anchor in 4.0 - 5.0 metres S of the line of buoys and take a line ashore. Holding is good in sand and mud. Again, fenders are advisable when mooring up and when leaving.It is not allowed to drop anchor within the bay. Outside of the bay, past the mooring buoys, it is possible to anchor in 12 metres or more in settled weather.
Amenities
| Facilities | |
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| Water | on the quay |
| Electricity | on the quay |
| Toilets | |
| Showers | none |
| Laundry | In the main square (self service) |
| Garbage | Near the harbour |
| Supplies | |
| Fuel |  INA [[Hvar (town)#INA|INA]] 43°09.975'N, 016°26.696'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 |
| Bottled gas | |
| Chandlers | |
| Services | |
| Repairs | Basic emergency repairs only |
| Internet | In internet cafes. |
| Mobile connectivity | |
| Vehicle rentals | Rental outlets in the town |
| Health | |
Provisioning
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Konzum [[Hvar (town)#Konzum|Konzum]] 43°10.364'N, 016°26.633'E -- a supermarket next to the main square, behind the bus station
- Tommy [[Hvar (town)#Tommy|Tommy]] 43°09.986'N, 016°26.825'E -- a supermarket on S from the W quay, close to the fuel station
Several butchers and other provisions shops in the town. Fruit and vegetable market. Fish market.
Eating out
Several restaurants and café/bars ashore.
Transportation
- Daily ferries to Split.
- Occasional ferries to Rijeka and Dubrovnik.
- Local buses to island destinations.
Tourism
the town of Hvar has numerous attractions. Its main square of Trg Sveti Stjepana is one of the largest in the islands. At its E end is the impressive bell tower of the 16th century Cathedral of Sv. Stjepan and its Bishop’s Treasury museum. Around the square are imposing Gothic and Renaissance palaces.
On the S side of the square is the 17th century Arsenal, subsequently adapted as one of the earliest theatres in the country. S of the harbour in a small cove is a 15th century Franciscan Monastery with a Renaissance cloister, fine church paintings and an interesting museum with early charts.
To walk off a good lunch, climb to the Fortress Spanjol on the summit of a hill overlooking the harbour for fantastic views over the Pakleni Islands.
Links
- Hvar (town) at the Wikipedia
- Tourism board of the town of Hvar -- official site
For other useful websites, see Croatia.
References
See Croatia.
Comments
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Verified by
Date of member's last visit to Hvar (town) and this page's details validated:
- August 2005 --Athene of Lymington
- May 2013 --Zevbahdy of London
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