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WorldMediterraneanAdriatic SeaCroatiaKoločep

An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Kolocep Island in Croatia.

Koločep
42°40.4′N, 18°0.68′E Chart icon.png
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The anchorage of Donje Celo

Koločep Island is the southernmost of a chain of small islands lying barely two miles off the coast of Croatia. Known as the Elafiti Islands (from the Greek word elaphos, meaning deer, with which the islands were presumably formerly populated), the chain is mostly heavily forested and unspoilt. Several of the islands are popular day trip destinations for holidaymakers staying in Dubrovnik, but visiting yachts using the various anchorages around the islands can usually escape the worst of the crowds (especially outside the peak months of July and August) and even the busier anchorages quieten down at night when the tripper boats go home. Kolocep Island is barely two miles WNW of the port of Dubrovnik, and thus the easiest accessible. It offers two attractive anchorages in settled weather on its NW and E sides, Donje Celo and Gornje Celo.

Charts

British Admiralty
1580
683
Croatian charts
MK25
MK26
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.

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

Navigation

Add any navigation notes such approaches, dangers etc here. If this section does not apply remove it.

Entrance

Dubrovnik is the nearest year-round port of entry.

Berthing

There are two principal berthing options on the island, the anchorages of Donje Celo on the NW coast of the island and Gornje Celo on the E coast.

Ports

None.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Anchorages

Donje Celo

Donje Celo/wiki/Kolo%C4%8Dep#Donje_Celo
Anchorage icon Donje Celo [[Koločep#Donje Celo|Donje Celo]] 42°40.715'N, 018°00.241'E
The bay of Donje Celo is situated on the NW coast of the island, protected from E by a long, wooded peninsula. There are no dangers in the immediate approach, although note that there is a shoal patch around 400 metres off the headland at the W end of Kolocep island. At the head of the bay is a hotel and buoyed-off swimming beach, together with a village shop. Anchor in 5.0 - 8.0 metres off the buoyed-off area. The holding is moderate in sand and weed (ensure you dig the anchor in well). Shelter in the bay is good in winds from all dirctions excerpt NW. Restaurant and café/bar ashore in the hotel.
The anchorage of Gornje Celo

Gornje Celo

Gornje Celo/wiki/Kolo%C4%8Dep#Gornje_Celo
Anchorage icon Gornje Celo [[Koločep#Gornje Celo|Gornje Celo]] 42°40.253'N, 018°01.109'E
Gornje Celo lies on the E coast of the island, immediately NW of a headland with a prominent aerial on top. There is a small hamlet ashore, with a simple café and a fish restaurant but little else. Anchor in 5.0 - 6.0 metres off the short breakwater, which is used by tripper boats. Holding is good in sand and weed. Shelter here is adequate in settled weather, but the anchorage is completely open from N round to E.

Facilities

Water

N/A (Not Available).

Electricity

N/A.

Toilets

N/A.

Showers

N/A.

Laundry

None.

Garbage

?

Supplies

Fuel

No fuel.

Cooking gas

None.

Chandlers

None.

Services

Repairs

None.

Internet

N/A.

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

None.

Provisioning

N/A.

Transportation

None.

Eating out

Please specify POI name /wiki/Kolo%C4%8Dep#.27.27_.27.27Eatingout icon [[Koločep# | ]] 42°40.715'N, 018°00.241'E Restaurant and café/bar ashore in the hotel.

Tourism

History

Give a short history of the island.

Places to Visit

There are a few fortifications around the island which remain from the days of piracy in the 16th century, but little else. There is a pleasant footpath which goes across the island between Donje Celo and Gornje Celo.

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

For other useful websites, see Croatia.

References

See Croatia.

Comments

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