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| - | + | '''Kaštel Gomilica''', sometimes referred to as ''Kaštela'', is a resort that sprawls along a six mile stretch of shore on the N side of the Gulf of Kastela in [[Croatia]], a diamond-shaped gulf extending from [[Split]] in the E to [[Trogir]] in the W and enclosed on its S side by the island of Ciovo, immediately S of Trogir. | |
In effect, the resort is a string of towns, each bearing the first name ‘Kastela’ and named after the seven defensive castle built along these shores during the 15th and 16th centuries. Two miles E of the main settlement of Kastela lies the new, purpose-built marina of [[Marina Kastela]], which provides 420 berths for yachts up to 25 metres in depths of up to 8.0 metres. | In effect, the resort is a string of towns, each bearing the first name ‘Kastela’ and named after the seven defensive castle built along these shores during the 15th and 16th centuries. Two miles E of the main settlement of Kastela lies the new, purpose-built marina of [[Marina Kastela]], which provides 420 berths for yachts up to 25 metres in depths of up to 8.0 metres. | ||
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Kaštel Gomilica, sometimes referred to as Kaštela, is a resort that sprawls along a six mile stretch of shore on the N side of the Gulf of Kastela in Croatia, a diamond-shaped gulf extending from Split in the E to Trogir in the W and enclosed on its S side by the island of Ciovo, immediately S of Trogir.
In effect, the resort is a string of towns, each bearing the first name ‘Kastela’ and named after the seven defensive castle built along these shores during the 15th and 16th centuries. Two miles E of the main settlement of Kastela lies the new, purpose-built marina of Marina Kastela, which provides 420 berths for yachts up to 25 metres in depths of up to 8.0 metres.
Charts
| British Admiralty | 2712 |
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| Croatian | 100-21 |
| Imray | M25 |
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.
Passages
See Croatia.
Islands
Communication
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
See entry for Marina Kastela.
Berthing
– marina | Anchorages
None.
Amenities
| Facilities | |
|---|---|
| Water | in the marina |
| Electricity | in the marina |
| Toilets | in the marina |
| Showers | in the marina |
| Laundry | None |
| Garbage | in the marina |
| Supplies | |
| Fuel | Fuel station in the marina |
| Bottled gas | None |
| Chandlers | None |
| Services | |
| Repairs | in the marina |
| Internet | in the marina |
| Mobile connectivity | |
| Vehicle rentals | via the marina office |
| Health | |
Provisioning
- Minimarket in the marina
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Super Konzum [[Kaštel Gomilica#Super Konzum|Super Konzum]] 43°32.887'N, 016°24.515'E hypermaket next to the marina
- Numerous provisions shops in the town
Eating out
Good choice of restaurants in the town.
Transportation
Tourism
The region of Kastela is very historic, with a succession of fortified settlements having been built along the shore between the towns of Split and Trogir. Seven of these settlements, all with the first name ‘Kastela’, are preserved today and a number of them retain much of their former mediaeval appearance. Kastela is also a good base for exploring the attractions of Trogir and Split, both only 20 minutes away by taxi.
Links
- Kaštel Gomilica at the Wikipedia
For other useful websites, see Croatia.
References
See Croatia.
Comments
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Verified by
Date of member's last visit to Kaštel Gomilica and this page's details validated:
- July 2015 --Athene of Lymington
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