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{{Infobox | {{Infobox | ||
| lat=43.04542|lon=16.08989 | | lat=43.04542|lon=16.08989 | ||
- | | | + | | name= Komiža |
| zoom= 13 | | zoom= 13 | ||
| chartlet=y | | chartlet=y | ||
| image= KomizaHarbour.jpg | | image= KomizaHarbour.jpg | ||
- | | imagetext= Komiza harbour from NW | + | | imagetext= Komiza harbour from NW |
+ | | summary= The harbour of [[Komiža]] sits at the NE end of a wide bay on the W coast of the island of [[Vis]] in [[Croatia]], overlooked by the 600 metre high mountain of Hum, on the slopes of which is the WW II hideaway of Tito’s partisans. The village of Komiža is most attractive, with old stone houses crowding the waterfront and a picture-perfect setting with the mountain looming behind. | ||
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+ | The bay receives some protection from S winds in the form of a long breakwater, which is quayed along its whole length and supplied with laid moorings, water and electricity. There are additional mooring buoys in the bay which can be used by visitors. Shelter in Komiža is, however, only moderate and the harbour is very uncomfortable with anything W or SW in the wind and is practically untenable with strong winds from those directions. | ||
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==Charts== | ==Charts== | ||
- | ''See [[ | + | ''See [[Central Dalmatia#Charts|Central Dalmatia]]''. |
==Weather== | ==Weather== | ||
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==Communication== | ==Communication== | ||
+ | {{Green|Add here VHF channel for the coastguard, harbor masters. etc.}} | ||
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==Navigation== | ==Navigation== | ||
- | There are no dangers in the immediate approach to | + | There are no dangers in the immediate approach to [[Komiža]]. The long breakwater protecting the bay from S is conspicuous. Note that if manoeuvering in the bay there are rocks inshore of the moorings on the E side of the harbour. Depths in the harbour range from 3.0 to 8.0 metres and on the breakwater from 2.0 metres at the root to 5.0 metres at the end. |
==Entrance== | ==Entrance== | ||
- | + | [[Komiža]] is a summer port of entry. At other times of the year, [[Split]] and [[Dubrovnik]] are the nearest mainland ports of entry and [[Korčula]] the nearest among the islands. | |
==Berthing== | ==Berthing== | ||
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{{poi | {{poi | ||
- | | type= | + | | type= harbour |
| name=Komiža breakwater quay | | name=Komiža breakwater quay | ||
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- | | text= | + | | text=The usual berthing spot is on the breakwater quay at the S end of the bay, where depths are 2.0 - 5.0 metres. There are laid moorings along the quay for around 20 -30 yachts to go stern or bows-to. These moorings are often occupied by mid to late afternoon 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 is a public toilet near the breakwater. The shelter is good in winds from NW round to SE but poor in W and SW winds. |
- | The usual berthing spot is on the breakwater quay at the S end of the bay, where depths are 2.0 - 5.0 metres. | + | |
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- | + | ===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | |
None. | None. | ||
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- | | text= | + | | text=There are moorings buoys laid on the E side of the bay in depths of 6.0 - 8.0 metres, which are available for visiting yachts. Shelter on the buoys is good except with W and SW winds when the breakwater berths are slightly better sheltered. |
- | There are moorings buoys laid on the E side of the bay in depths of 6.0 - 8.0 metres, which are available for visiting yachts. | + | |
}} | }} | ||
- | It is possible to anchor with care NW of the line of moorings, although this position is quite exposed in any winds. | + | {{poi | lat= 43.04645|lon=16.08551 |
+ | | type= anchorage | ||
+ | | name=NW of the Moorings | ||
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+ | | zoom= 16 | ||
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+ | | text= It is possible to anchor with care NW of the line of moorings, although this position is quite exposed in any winds. Anchor in 8.0 - 10.0 metres. The holding is good in sand and weed. | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Amenities== | ==Amenities== | ||
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|header|Facilities | |header|Facilities | ||
- | |Water| on the | + | |Water| {{mark | type= water |name= [[#Komiža breakwater quay|Komiža breakwater quay]] |text= on the quay}} |
- | |Electricity| on the | + | |Electricity| {{mark | type= electricity |name= [[#Komiža breakwater quay|Komiža breakwater quay]] |text= on the quay}} |
- | |Toilets| | + | |Toilets| Public toilet near the breakwater |
- | |Showers| | + | |Showers| N/A (Not Available) |
- | |Laundry|In the town | + | |Laundry| In the town |
|Garbage|Near the harbour | |Garbage|Near the harbour | ||
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|Fuel| No fuel berth | |Fuel| No fuel berth | ||
- | |Bottled gas| | + | |Bottled gas| None |
- | |Chandlers| | + | |Chandlers| None |
|header|Services | |header|Services | ||
- | |Repairs| Basic emergency repairs only | + | |Repairs| {{mark | type= service |name= | text= Basic emergency repairs only}} |
- | |Internet| | + | |Internet| WiFi in internet cafes. |
- | + | |Mobile connectivity| {{Green|Is there mobile telephone signal such as G4, G3, GPRS on the island? How strong is the signal? Are there any blind spots?}} | |
- | |Mobile connectivity| | + | |Vehicle rentals| {{mark | type= car |name= In the Town |text= rental outlets}} |
- | |Vehicle rentals| | + | |
|Health| | |Health| | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Provisioning== | ==Provisioning== | ||
- | Supermarket, butcher and other provisions shops in the town. | + | {{mark| type=provisions| name=In the Town | text=Supermarket, butcher and other provisions shops in the town. Fruit and vegetable market.}} |
==Eating out== | ==Eating out== | ||
- | Several restaurants and café/bars ashore. | + | * In the Town |
+ | : {{mark |name= | type= eatingout |text=Several restaurants and café/bars ashore.}} | ||
==Transportation== | ==Transportation== | ||
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==Tourism== | ==Tourism== | ||
- | + | The town of [[Komiža]] has a proud maritime history, it is fishing fleet being once the most active in the southern Dalmatian islands. There is a fishing museum in a 16th-century Venetian tower on the waterfront which gives an insight into this history, including the role of the sturdy Komiza fishing boats known as ''gajeta falkusa''. | |
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- | + | With transport, or if you fancy a long hike, it is possible to climb up to the summit of Hum mountain, where the views are superb. Halfway up you can visit the wartime HQ of Tito, sited in a series of caves in an impregnable valley. The island of Bisevo five miles SW has a famous '''Blue Grotto''' which is best visited by tripper boat from Komiža. | |
- | + | {{hgallery| | |
+ | {{himage|KomizaTown.jpg| Komiza village is picture perfect}} | ||
+ | {{himage|KomizaFalkusa.jpg| Gajeta Falkusa under sail}} | ||
+ | {{himage|VisTito.jpg| Tito’s wartime HQ}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Forums== | ==Forums== | ||
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==Links== | ==Links== | ||
* {{wikipedia|Komiža}} | * {{wikipedia|Komiža}} | ||
+ | * [http://www.noonsite.com/Countries/Croatia/Koniza Noonsite] | ||
* [http://www.visinfo.org/komiza/ Vis Tourism website] | * [http://www.visinfo.org/komiza/ Vis Tourism website] | ||
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''See [[Croatia#References|Croatia]]''. | ''See [[Croatia#References|Croatia]]''. | ||
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* August 2005 --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] | * August 2005 --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] | ||
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Komiža
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The harbour of Komiža sits at the NE end of a wide bay on the W coast of the island of Vis in Croatia, overlooked by the 600 metre high mountain of Hum, on the slopes of which is the WW II hideaway of Tito’s partisans. The village of Komiža is most attractive, with old stone houses crowding the waterfront and a picture-perfect setting with the mountain looming behind.
The bay receives some protection from S winds in the form of a long breakwater, which is quayed along its whole length and supplied with laid moorings, water and electricity. There are additional mooring buoys in the bay which can be used by visitors. Shelter in Komiža is, however, only moderate and the harbour is very uncomfortable with anything W or SW in the wind and is practically untenable with strong winds from those directions.
Charts
See Central Dalmatia.
Weather
See Croatia.
Passages
See Croatia.
Communication
Add here VHF channel for the coastguard, harbor masters. etc.
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
There are no dangers in the immediate approach to Komiža. The long breakwater protecting the bay from S is conspicuous. Note that if manoeuvering in the bay there are rocks inshore of the moorings on the E side of the harbour. Depths in the harbour range from 3.0 to 8.0 metres and on the breakwater from 2.0 metres at the root to 5.0 metres at the end.
Entrance
Komiža is a summer port of entry. At other times of the year, Split and Dubrovnik are the nearest mainland ports of entry and Korčula the nearest among the islands.
Berthing
There are two main berthing options:
Komiža breakwater quay
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
Komiža mooring buoys
NW of the Moorings
Amenities
Facilities | |
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Water | Komiža breakwater quay [[Komiža#Komiža breakwater quay|Komiža breakwater quay]] on the quay |
Electricity | Komiža breakwater quay [[Komiža#Komiža breakwater quay|Komiža breakwater quay]] on the quay |
Toilets | Public toilet near the breakwater |
Showers | N/A (Not Available) |
Laundry | In the town |
Garbage | Near the harbour |
Supplies | |
Fuel | No fuel berth |
Bottled gas | None |
Chandlers | None |
Services | |
Repairs | [[Komiža# | ]] Basic emergency repairs only |
Internet | WiFi in internet cafes. |
Mobile connectivity | Is there mobile telephone signal such as G4, G3, GPRS on the island? How strong is the signal? Are there any blind spots? |
Vehicle rentals | In the Town [[Komiža#In the Town|In the Town]] rental outlets |
Health |
Provisioning
In the Town [[Komiža#In the Town|In the Town]] Supermarket, butcher and other provisions shops in the town. Fruit and vegetable market.
Eating out
- In the Town
- [[Komiža# | ]] Several restaurants and café/bars ashore.
Transportation
Buses to Vis (town).
Tourism
The town of Komiža has a proud maritime history, it is fishing fleet being once the most active in the southern Dalmatian islands. There is a fishing museum in a 16th-century Venetian tower on the waterfront which gives an insight into this history, including the role of the sturdy Komiza fishing boats known as gajeta falkusa.
With transport, or if you fancy a long hike, it is possible to climb up to the summit of Hum mountain, where the views are superb. Halfway up you can visit the wartime HQ of Tito, sited in a series of caves in an impregnable valley. The island of Bisevo five miles SW has a famous Blue Grotto which is best visited by tripper boat from Komiža.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
- Komiža at the Wikipedia
- Noonsite
- Vis Tourism website
For other useful websites, see Croatia.
References
See Croatia.
Comments
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- August 2005 --Athene of Lymington
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