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{{Infobox |42|50.91|N|17|42.35|E|
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| summary=The charming hamlet of [[Mali Ston]] lies near the SE end of the '''Neretvanski Kanal''', the channel between the mainland and the [[Pelješac|Pelješac Peninsula]]  on the Adriatic coast of [[Croatia]]. Together with its sister hamlet of [[Ston]], the two settlements straddle the narrowest part of the peninsula, just over a kilometer apart, although Ston can only be reached by sea from Mali Ston via the Stonski Kanal on the other side of the peninsula, a trip of some 50 miles. The two hamlets were linked by over five kilometers of defensive walls in the 14th century, parts of which survive today, to protect its vital salt industry. In spite of attempts on the part of the Republic of Dubrovnik and later by French Napoleonic forces during their occupation to join the two via a canal, the project was never completed and the two remain separated by a 15-minute walk. 
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Mali Ston has a shallow harbour unsuitable for most yachts but there is a well-sheltered anchorage off the hamlet in 4.0 metres.
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The charming hamlet of Mali Ston lies near the SE end of the Neretvanski Kanal, the channel between the mainland and the Peljesac Peninsula on the Adriatic coast of [[Croatia]].  Together with its sister hamlet of Ston, the two settlements straddle the narrowest part of the peninsula, just over a kilometer apart, although Ston can only be reached by sea from Mali Ston via the Stonski Kanal on the other side of the peninsula, a trip of some 50 miles.  The two hamlets were linked by over five kilometers of defensive walls in the 14th century, parts of which survive today, to protect its vital salt industry.  In spite of attempts on the part of the Republic of Dubrovnik and later by French Napoleonic forces during their occupation to join the two via a canal, the project was never completed and the two remain separated by a 15 minute walk.  Mali Ston has a shallow harbour unsuitable for yachts but there is a well-sheltered anchorage off the hamlet in 4.0 metres.
 
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==Local Weather==
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==Charts==
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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.  
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''See [[Southern Dalmatia#Charts|Southern Dalmatia]]''.
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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. 
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==Weather==
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''See [[Croatia#Weather|Croatia]]''.
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''For sources of weather forecasting, see [[Croatia#Sources_of_weather_forecast_info|Croatia]]''.
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==Passages==
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''See [[Croatia#Passages|Croatia]]''.
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==Communication==
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{{Green|Add here VHF channel for the coastguard, harbor masters. etc.}}
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==Approach and Navigation==
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==Navigation==
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The channel up to Mali Ston is fringed by shallows but is fortunately well marked and presents few dangers as long as the skipper keeps a close eye on the depth sounder.  However, least depths are only 3.0 metres or less in parts, so it is unsuitable for deep draft yachts.  The channel is also surrounded in parts by oyster and mussel beds, so care is needed.
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The channel up to [[Mali Ston]] is fringed by shallows but they are fortunately well marked and present few dangers as long as the skipper keeps a close eye on the depth sounder.   
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==Berthing Options==
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However, least depths are only 3.0 metres or less in parts, so it is unsuitable for deep draft yachts. The channel is also surrounded in parts by oyster and mussel beds, so care is needed.
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{{Image right| MaliStonHarbour.jpg| Mali Ston harbour is too shallow for yachts - ''Click for larger view''}}
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===Anchorages===
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{{Warning}}The sea level is prone to sudden changes up to 2 m above normal.
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Visiting yachts anchor in the pool in front of the village, where the depths are 4.0 metres and the holding excellent in mud.  The small harbour, protected by a detached breakwater, has depths of less than 2.0 metres and is not suitable for yachts.  Shallow draft yachts have been known to lie alongside the quay immediately W of the round tower on the waterfront, but depths of only 2.0 - 3.0 metres here are reportedly reduced still further by rubble. In any event, restaurant boats monopolise this quay during the season and it is unlikely you will find space. Shelter in the anchorage is good, although the ''bora'' can blow strongly here.
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{{poi | lat= 42.84741|lon=17.7042
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Shallow draft yachts have been known to lie alongside the quay immediately W of the round tower on the waterfront, but depths of only 2.0 - 3.0 metres here are reportedly reduced still further by rubble. In any event, restaurant boats monopolise this quay during the season and it is unlikely you will find space. Shelter in the anchorage is good, although the ''bora'' can blow strongly here.
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
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{{poi | lat= 42.84773|lon=17.70525
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| text= Visiting yachts anchor in the pool in front of the village. Anchor in 4- 10 m before the breakwater at a depth of 3 m and the holding excellent in the mud.
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====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====
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==Amenities==
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==Things to do Ashore==
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{{Image right| MaliStonWalls2.jpg| The defensive walls above Mali Ston - ''Click for larger view''}}
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The hamlet inside its protective walls is a delight to explore, rather like a miniature and less frenetic version of [[Dubrovnik]].  It is also possible to climb the longer defensive walls that once protected Mali Ston and its sister settlement of [[Ston]] all the way to the latter.  It is then a short 15 minute walk back along the footpath alongside the road across the isthmus.
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====Grocery & Supply Stores====
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Supermarket and grocery shops in Ston.
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|Garbage| {{MagentaText|?}}
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Hotels and restaurants near the harbour.  Shellfish a speciality.
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At some of the restaurants.
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|Internet| WiFi at some of the restaurants
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|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?}}
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==Provisioning==
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{{mark | type= provisions |name= In [[Ston]] |text= Supermarket and grocery shops.}}
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Bins near the harbour.
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==Transportation==
Buses from [[Ston]] to [[Dubrovnik]].
Buses from [[Ston]] to [[Dubrovnik]].
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{{Image right| MaliStonWalls2.jpg| The defensive walls above Mali Ston}}
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The hamlet inside its protective walls is a delight to explore, rather like a miniature and less frenetic version of [[Dubrovnik]]. It is also possible to climb the long defensive walls that once protected Mali Ston and its sister settlement of [[Ston]] all the way to the latter. It is then a short 15-minute walk back along the footpath alongside the road across the isthmus.  
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Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
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''For other useful websites, see [[Croatia#Links|Croatia]]''.
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''See [[Croatia#References_.26_Publications|Croatia]]''.
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''See [[Croatia#References|Croatia]]''.
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Latest revision as of 15:36, 3 May 2019

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Mali Ston
42°50.888'N, 017°42.303'E Chart icon.png
lat=42.84814 | lon=17.70505 | zoom=16 | y
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Mali Ston from the NW

The charming hamlet of Mali Ston lies near the SE end of the Neretvanski Kanal, the channel between the mainland and the Pelješac Peninsula on the Adriatic coast of Croatia. Together with its sister hamlet of Ston, the two settlements straddle the narrowest part of the peninsula, just over a kilometer apart, although Ston can only be reached by sea from Mali Ston via the Stonski Kanal on the other side of the peninsula, a trip of some 50 miles. The two hamlets were linked by over five kilometers of defensive walls in the 14th century, parts of which survive today, to protect its vital salt industry. In spite of attempts on the part of the Republic of Dubrovnik and later by French Napoleonic forces during their occupation to join the two via a canal, the project was never completed and the two remain separated by a 15-minute walk.

Mali Ston has a shallow harbour unsuitable for most yachts but there is a well-sheltered anchorage off the hamlet in 4.0 metres.

Charts

See Southern Dalmatia.

Weather

See Croatia.

Passages

See Croatia.

Communication

Add here VHF channel for the coastguard, harbor masters. etc.

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Navigation

The channel up to Mali Ston is fringed by shallows but they are fortunately well marked and present few dangers as long as the skipper keeps a close eye on the depth sounder.

However, least depths are only 3.0 metres or less in parts, so it is unsuitable for deep draft yachts. The channel is also surrounded in parts by oyster and mussel beds, so care is needed.

Warning: The sea level is prone to sudden changes up to 2 m above normal.

Berthing

Mali Ston harbour is too shallow for most yachts

Mali Ston harbour

Mali Ston harbour/wiki/Mali_Ston#Mali_Ston_harbour
Harbour icon Mali Ston harbour [[Mali Ston#Mali Ston harbour|Mali Ston harbour]] 42°50.845'N, 017°42.252'E

The small harbour, protected by a detached breakwater, has depths of less than 2.0 metres and is not suitable for deep yachts.

Shallow draft yachts have been known to lie alongside the quay immediately W of the round tower on the waterfront, but depths of only 2.0 - 3.0 metres here are reportedly reduced still further by rubble. In any event, restaurant boats monopolise this quay during the season and it is unlikely you will find space. Shelter in the anchorage is good, although the bora can blow strongly here.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Anchorages

The Pool

The Pool/wiki/Mali_Ston#The_Pool
Anchorage icon The Pool [[Mali Ston#The Pool|The Pool]] 42°50.864'N, 017°42.315'E
Visiting yachts anchor in the pool in front of the village. Anchor in 4- 10 m before the breakwater at a depth of 3 m and the holding excellent in the mud.

Amenities

Facilities
Water N/A (Not Available)
Electricity N/A
Toilets N/A
Showers N/A
Laundry N/A
Garbage ?
Supplies
Fuel N/A
Bottled gas None
Chandlers None
Services
Repairs N/A
Internet WiFi at some of the restaurants
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 N/A
Health

Provisioning

In Ston/wiki/Mali_Ston#In_.5B.5BSton.5D.5DProvisions icon In Ston [[Mali Ston#In Ston|In Ston]] Supermarket and grocery shops.

Eating out

  • Mali Ston
 /wiki/Mali_Ston#.26nbsp.3BEatingout icon   [[Mali Ston# | ]] Hotels and restaurants near the harbour. Shellfish a speciality.

Transportation

Buses from Ston to Dubrovnik.

Tourism

The defensive walls above Mali Ston

The hamlet inside its protective walls is a delight to explore, rather like a miniature and less frenetic version of Dubrovnik. It is also possible to climb the long defensive walls that once protected Mali Ston and its sister settlement of Ston all the way to the latter. It is then a short 15-minute walk back along the footpath alongside the road across the isthmus.

Links

For other useful websites, see Croatia.

References

See Croatia.

Comments

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