Podgora
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 Podgora harbour from NW |
The small harbour of Podgora lies on the Adriatic coast of Croatia, three miles SE of the harbour of Tucepi and five NW of the even smaller harbour and anchorage of Igrane. The islands of Brac and Hvar lie 15 miles to the NW and 12 miles S respectively. In historical times a naval and fishing base, Podgora is now a thriving holiday town and its harbour has been converted into a mini ‘marina’ with space for up to 220 vessels.
The harbour is usually full of local small craft, but visiting yachts can usually find a space stern/bows-to on the quay in the basin immediately to starboard on entry. Shelter in the harbour is good in wind from all directions except SW and SE, when there is a surge.
Charts
| British Admiralty | 1574 |
|---|---|
| Croatian | 100-21 |
| Imray | M26 (Split to Dubrovnik) |
Weather
See Croatia.
Passages
See Croatia.
Islands
Communication
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
There are no dangers in the approach from N. If approaching from S, note that there is a rocky ledge extending for 400 metres off Rt Tekla, the headland just under a mile SE of Podgora. There is a white concrete monument on the hill above the harbour, which is visible from some distance off. Once closer in, the long breakwater protecting the harbour from W is conspicuous and the red light structure on the end of it. The harbour is entered from SE. Depths in the entrance are unknown.
Berthing
Visiting yachts can usually find a berth stern/bows-to on the quay in the basin immediately to starboard on entry. It may be necessary to use your anchor here. Shelter is good except with strong southerlies, when it becomes very uncomfortable and may even be untenable. Depths here are unknown.
Anchorages
None.
Amenities
| Facilities | |
|---|---|
| Water | at some berths |
| Electricity | at some berths |
| Toilets | None |
| Showers | None |
| Laundry | None |
| Garbage | Some bins near the waterfront |
| Supplies | |
| Fuel | None |
| Bottled gas | |
| Chandlers | |
| Services | |
| Repairs | |
| Internet | From internet cafes |
| Mobile connectivity | |
| Vehicle rentals | Outlets in the town |
| Health | |
Provisioning
Several supermarkets and provisions shops in the town.
Eating out
Several cafes and restaurants in the village.
Transportation
- Buses to Split
- Ferries from Split to Rijeka, Dubrovnik and Ancona (Italy)
- International flights from Split airport (70 kms)
Tourism
Other than walking in the Biokovo mountain range behind the town or repairing to the nearby beaches, there is not much to do in Podgora except chill out.
Links
- Podgora at the Wikipedia
- Dalmacija Net
- Podgora website
For other useful websites, see Croatia.
References
See Croatia.
Comments
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Date of member's last visit to Podgora and this page's details validated:
- Data compiled from web research (please update if possible) --Athene of Lymington 15:38, 8 August 2011 (BST)
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