Makarska

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The town and harbour of Makarska lie on the so-called Makarska Riviera on the Adriatic coast of Croatia, seven miles SE of the harbour of Baska Voda and four miles NW of the small harbour of Tucepi. The island of Brac lies six miles to the W and the steep Biokovo mountain range two miles inland. A popular beach resort, the natural harbour on which Makarska sits has been quayed to create several hundred metres of berthing space, albeit only the eastern part of the harbour has suitable depths for a yacht. Visiting yachts berth either alongside or stern/bows-to the quays using their anchors. Alternatively it is possible to anchor in the SE corner of the harbour in depths of 5.0 - 8.0 metres.

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.

Charts

British Admiralty

2712

Croatian

100-21

Imray

M25

Communication

Islands

• Solta
• Brac

Navigation

The bay of Makarska sits inside the eastern arm of a long, cigar-shaped peninsula, probably at one time an island but now joined to the mainland by a shallow, sandy spit. The peninsula is conspicuous from distance. The W side of it is low and sandy, while the E side, behind which the harbour lies, is bounded by steep cliffs, as is the coastline on the E side of the bay. The bay opens up once round the peninsula and the quays are clearly visible.

Berthing Options

There are laid moorings for a small number of visiting yachts in the northeast corner of the harbor, 50 meters north of the large jetty. Depths at the quays are 3.0 metres on the E side of the bay but shoal to under a metre on the W side. The short pier at the SE end of the harbour has depths of 4.0 - 5.0 metres but is in constant use by tripper boats during the day. It may be possible to find space here overnight.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Anchorages

Alternatively to the moorings, anchor off just S of the pier in depths of 5.0 - 8.0 metres. The holding is good in mud and sand. Shelter in the harbour is good with winds from all directions except W and SW, when a significant swell rolls into the bay.

Yacht Repairs and Services

None.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel station on a short pier in the W part of the harbour. Water point near the tripper boat pier.

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

The town contains a number of old buildings dating from the Venetian occupation, a Baroque palace, Ivanisevic Palace, and a Franciscan monastery that houses a renowned museum of sea shells.

Grocery & Supply Stores

Several supermarkets and provisions shops in the town.

Eateries

Several cafes and restaurants along the waterfront.

Internet/WiFi

From internet cafes.

Laundry

None.

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Outlets in the town.

Garbage Disposal

Some bins near the waterfront.

Transportation

• Buses to Split
• Ferries from Split to Rijeka, Dubrovnik and Ancona (Italy)
• Local ferries to the island of Brac
• International flights from Split airport (60 kms)

Routes/Passages To/From

See Croatia.

Cruiser's Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forum Discussions

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

External Links

• Makarska at the Wikipedia
• Dalmacija Net
• Makarska Riviera website

For other useful websites, see Croatia.

References & Publications

See Croatia.

Comments

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Date of member's last visit to Makarska and this page's details validated:

• Data compiled from web research (please update if possible) --Athene of Lymington 14:07, 8 August 2011 (BST)

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