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| name= Pučišća
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| imagetext= Pucisca harbour from the N
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| notes= <googlemap lat="43.352957" lon="16.738958" zoom="14" width="352" scale="yes"></googlemap>
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| summary= The small harbour of [[Pučišća]] is located on the NE coast of the island of [[Brač]] in [[Croatia]], at the head of a deep inlet extending for nearly a mile inland.
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The small harbour of Pučišća is located on the NE coast of the island of [[Brac]] in [[Croatia]], at the head of a deep inlet extending for nearly a mile inland.  The entrance is three miles WNW of the bay of [[Povlja]] with its harbour and anchorage of U. Luka. The town was formerly an important centre for stonemasonry and there is still a stonemasons school here. Not surprisingly, the town boasts many fine old stone houses and the work of its stone sculptors is to be found in many of the town’s public places. The main yacht quay is in the W harbour and offers good shelter in most conditions for yachts of up to 15 metres, although it becomes almost untenable in the bora, which tends to blow from N directly down the inlet.
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The entrance is three miles WNW of the bay of [[Povlja]] with its harbour and anchorage of '''U. Luka'''. The main yacht quay is in the W harbour and offers good shelter in most conditions for yachts of up to 15 metres, although it becomes almost untenable in the bora, which tends to blow from N directly down the inlet.
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The town was formerly an important centre for stonemasonry and there is still a stonemasons school here. Not surprisingly, the town boasts many fine old stone houses and the work of its stone sculptors is to be found in many of the town’s public places.
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==Charts==
==Charts==
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; British Admiralty
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''See [[Central Dalmatia#Charts|Central Dalmatia]]''.
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; Croatian charts
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: MK18
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; Imray
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: M26 (Split to Dubrovnik)
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==Weather==
==Weather==
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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.  In the winter the sudden, violent N wind off the mountains, the ''bora'', is much to be feared, especially along the coast from Rijeka down to Zadar, although its effects can be felt as far south as Split.
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''See [[Croatia#Weather|Croatia]]''.
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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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''For sources of weather forecasting, see [[Croatia#Weather|Croatia]]''.
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==Passages==
==Passages==
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==Communication==
==Communication==
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{{Green|Add here VHF channel for the coastguard, harbor masters. etc.}}
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.
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''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]''
==Navigation==
==Navigation==
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The immediate approach to Pucisca is free of dangers. The inlet is entered between the headland of Rt Sv Nikola on the W side, which is marked with a conspicuous light structure and Rt Pucisca on the E side, which is clearly identifiable from the large quarry and spoil heap on the shore. The harbour lies just under a mile up the inlet to starboard.  Depths in the inlet are over 25 metres and in the harbour 3.0 - 5.0 metres.  Shelter is good in most conditions, but poor with very strong N winds.
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The immediate approach to [[Pucisca]] is free of dangers. The inlet is entered between the headland of Rt Sv Nikola on the W side, which is marked with a conspicuous light structure and Rt Pucisca on the E side, which is clearly identifiable from the large quarry and spoil heap on the shore. The harbour lies just under a mile up the inlet to starboard.  Depths in the inlet are over 25 metres and in the harbour 3.0 - 5.0 metres.  The shelter is good in most conditions, but poor with very strong N winds.
==Entrance==
==Entrance==
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[[Split]] is the nearest all-year round port of entry.  During the summer, [[Hvar]], [[Vis]] and, if arriving from N, [[Primosten]] on the mainland are also ports of entry.
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[[Split]] is the nearest all-year round port of entry.  During the summer, [[Hvar]], [[Vis]] and, if arriving from N, [[Primošten]] on the mainland are also ports of entry.
==Berthing==
==Berthing==
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{{Image right| PucisceYachtQuayt.jpg| Pucisca harbour has room for 8-10 yachts }}
 
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{{Image right| PucisceFacilities.jpg| The spanking new facilities in Pucisca harbour}}
 
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{{Image right| PucisceNQuay.jpg| Yachts can go alongside the N quay if there is space}}
 
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There are two main berthing options for yachts visiting Pucisca harbour:
There are two main berthing options for yachts visiting Pucisca harbour:
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| imagetext= Pucisca harbour has room for 8-10 yachts
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| text=The W harbour, in Pučiški, consists of a basin partially protected by two short jetties and is the main harbour of the town. Around 20 moorings have been laid along the S side of the basin, some of which are occupied by local boats, leaving usually 8-10 available for visiting yachts. The mooring lines are not very long in view of the cramped nature of the harbour and they would not suit yachts of much over 15 metres – especially the ones towards the W end of the quay.  Also, they are laid on something of a slant in view of the configuration of the harbour, which can be a bit disconcerting at first. Depths are around 3.5 – 4.0 metres along most of the quay. There is a small (stone-built, naturally) toilet and shower block near the quay on the breakwater (next to the rather smart garbage bins). The shelter is good on the quay in all but strong N and NE winds.
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{{Image center| PucisceFacilities.jpg| The spanking new facilities in Pucisca harbour|350px}}
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# '''W. harbour'''
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#: The W harbour consists of a basin partially protected by two short jetties and is the main harbour of the town. Around 20 moorings have been laid along the S side of the basin, some of which are occupied by local boats, leaving usually 8-10 available for visiting yachts. The mooring lines are not very long in view of the cramped nature of the harbour and they would not suit yachts of much over 15 metres – especially the ones towards the W end of the quay. Also, they are laid on something of a slant in view of the configuration of the harbour, which can be a bit disconcerting at first.  Depths are around 3.5 – 4.0 metres along most of the quay.  There is a small (stone-built, naturally) toilet and shower block near the quay on the breakwater (next to the rather smart garbage bins).  Shelter is good on the quay in all but strong N and NE winds.
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# '''N. quay'''
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#: It is possible to berth alongside the quay on the N side of the inlet, outside the short breakwater of the W harbour, although this is regularly used by tripper boats and space is often at a premium.  It is, however, a useful spot to berth for a trip to the nearby Studenac supermarket.  Depths are 4.0 – 5.0 metres, but there is very little to tie onto and you might have to use a stone lamppost base to secure your lines.   
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{{Image right| PucisceEBasin.jpg| The E basin is full of small craft moorings}}
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The smaller E basin ‘round the corner’ from the main harbour, which used to be an option for visiting yachts, is now full of small craft moorings and berthing here is no longer possible.  This basin has, in any case, poorer protection from N and NE winds.
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| imagetext= Yachts can go alongside the N quay, if there is space
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| text=It is possible to berth alongside the quay on the N side of the inlet, outside the short breakwater of the W harbour, although this is regularly used by tripper boats and space is often at a premium.  It is, however, a useful spot to berth for a trip to the nearby Studenac supermarket.  Depths are 4.0 – 5.0 metres, but there is very little to tie onto and you might have to use a stone lamppost base to secure your lines.   
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{{poi | lat= at=43.3481|lon=16.73575
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| imagetext=The E basin is full of small craft moorings
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| text=The smaller E basin ‘round the corner’ from the main harbour, which used to be an option for visiting yachts, is now full of small craft moorings and berthing here is no longer possible.  This basin has, in any case, poorer protection from N and NE winds.
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
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===Anchorages===
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{{Image right| PucisceAnchorage.jpg| The surroundings in the anchorage are somewhat industrial }}
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==Anchorages==
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| text=It is possible to anchor in the SE arm of the inlet, 500 metres E of the harbour, although it is quite industrial here and not particularly attractive. Anchor in 6.0 - 7.0 metres in the centre of the inlet. Holding is good in sand and mud. The shelter is good in most conditions, but it is the worst place to be with any fresh to strong N winds, which funnel straight in. 
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It is possible to anchor in the SE arm of the inlet, 500 metres E of the harbour, although it is quite industrial here and not particularly attractive. Anchor in 6.0 - 7.0 metres in the centre of the inlet.  Holding is good in sand and mud.  Shelter is good in most conditions, but it is the worst place to be with any fresh to strong N winds, which funnel straight in.  An alternative anchorage, which offers better shelter with N winds, can be found at U. Luka, the westernmost inlet in Povla bay, two miles W of the town of [[Povlja]]. See [[Brac]] Island page for details.
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| text=An alternative anchorage, which offers better shelter with N winds, can be found at [[Brač#U. Luka|U. Luka]], the westernmost inlet in Povla bay, two miles W of the town of [[Povlja]].}}
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No fuel berth.  Water and electricity on the quays in the W harbour.
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==Things to do Ashore==
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|Water| {{mark | type= water |name= [[#W basin|W basin]] |text= on the quays}}
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====Tourism====
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|Electricity| {{mark | type= electricity |name= [[#W basin|W basin]] |text= on the quays}}
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{{Image right| PucisceStoneArt.jpg| A fine example of the Pucisca stonemason's craft}}
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|Toilets| N/A (Not Available)
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{{Image right| PuciscaSculptor.jpg| Pucisca stonemason at work }}
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|Showers|N/A
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|Garbage| Near the waterfront
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The town is an important centre of the stone working industry and contains many fine examples of the stone mason’s craft, both in the form of the stone-built mansions that line many of the streets and the sculptures to be found in public spaces all round the town.  There are several fine churches that bear testimony to the skills of Pucisca masons.  The main school of stonemasonry on the island is to be found here on the N side of the harbour and there are usually several 'student' pieces to admire in front of it.
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Several supermarkets, provisions shops and butchers in the town.  Fruit and vegetable market.
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From internet cafés only.
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|Internet| WiFi at  internet cafés
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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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Bins on the harbour breakwater.
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{{mark | type= provisions |name= In the town |text=Supermarkets, provisions shops, and butchers; also a fruit and vegetable market.}}
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==Friends==
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Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
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Buses to [[Supetar]] and other local destinations.
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==Tourism==
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List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')
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{{Image right| PucisceStoneArt.jpg| A fine example of the Pucisca stonemason's craft}}
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* [http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/tags/croatia.html Croatia Sailing and Cruising Discussions on Cruisers Forum]
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{{Image right| PuciscaSculptor.jpg| Pucisca stonemason at work }}
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The town is an important centre of the stoneworking industry and contains many fine examples of the stone mason’s craft, both in the form of the stone-built mansions that line many of the streets and the sculptures to be found in public spaces all around the town. There are several fine churches that bear testimony to the skills of Pucisca masons. The main school of stonemasonry on the island is to be found here on the N side of the harbour and there are usually several 'student' pieces to admire in front of it.
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==Links==
==Links==
* {{wikipedia|Pučišća}}
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* [http://www.noonsite.com/Countries/Croatia/Brac Noonsite]
* [http://www.bracinfo.com/ Brac Tourism]
* [http://www.bracinfo.com/ Brac Tourism]
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For other useful websites, ''see [[Croatia#Links|Croatia]]''.
For other useful websites, ''see [[Croatia#Links|Croatia]]''.
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==References==
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''See [[Croatia#References & Publications|Croatia]]''.
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''See [[Croatia#References|Croatia]]''.
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Latest revision as of 20:46, 14 April 2019

World ▶ Mediterranean ▶ Adriatic Sea ▶ Croatia ▶ Central Dalmatia ▶ Brač ▶ Pučišća

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Pučišća
43°20.933'N, 016°44.211'E Chart icon.png
lat=43.34889 | lon=16.73685 | zoom=14 | y
PuciscaHarbourW.jpg
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Pucisca harbour from the N

The small harbour of Pučišća is located on the NE coast of the island of Brač in Croatia, at the head of a deep inlet extending for nearly a mile inland.

The entrance is three miles WNW of the bay of Povlja with its harbour and anchorage of U. Luka. The main yacht quay is in the W harbour and offers good shelter in most conditions for yachts of up to 15 metres, although it becomes almost untenable in the bora, which tends to blow from N directly down the inlet.

The town was formerly an important centre for stonemasonry and there is still a stonemasons school here. Not surprisingly, the town boasts many fine old stone houses and the work of its stone sculptors is to be found in many of the town’s public places.

Charts

See Central Dalmatia.

Weather

See Croatia.

Passages

See Croatia.

Communication

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

Also see Cruiser's Nets

Navigation

The immediate approach to Pucisca is free of dangers. The inlet is entered between the headland of Rt Sv Nikola on the W side, which is marked with a conspicuous light structure and Rt Pucisca on the E side, which is clearly identifiable from the large quarry and spoil heap on the shore. The harbour lies just under a mile up the inlet to starboard. Depths in the inlet are over 25 metres and in the harbour 3.0 - 5.0 metres. The shelter is good in most conditions, but poor with very strong N winds.

Entrance

Split is the nearest all-year round port of entry. During the summer, Hvar, Vis and, if arriving from N, Primošten on the mainland are also ports of entry.

Berthing

There are two main berthing options for yachts visiting Pucisca harbour:

Pucisca harbour has room for 8-10 yachts

W basin

W basin/wiki/Pu%C4%8Di%C5%A1%C4%87a#W_basin
Harbour icon W basin [[Pučišća#W basin|W basin]] 43°20.884'N, 016°44.015'E
The W harbour, in Pučiški, consists of a basin partially protected by two short jetties and is the main harbour of the town. Around 20 moorings have been laid along the S side of the basin, some of which are occupied by local boats, leaving usually 8-10 available for visiting yachts. The mooring lines are not very long in view of the cramped nature of the harbour and they would not suit yachts of much over 15 metres – especially the ones towards the W end of the quay. Also, they are laid on something of a slant in view of the configuration of the harbour, which can be a bit disconcerting at first. Depths are around 3.5 – 4.0 metres along most of the quay. There is a small (stone-built, naturally) toilet and shower block near the quay on the breakwater (next to the rather smart garbage bins). The shelter is good on the quay in all but strong N and NE winds.
The spanking new facilities in Pucisca harbour
Yachts can go alongside the N quay, if there is space

N quay

N quay/wiki/Pu%C4%8Di%C5%A1%C4%87a#N_quay
Harbour icon N quay [[Pučišća#N quay|N quay]] 43°20.938'N, 016°44.092'E
It is possible to berth alongside the quay on the N side of the inlet, outside the short breakwater of the W harbour, although this is regularly used by tripper boats and space is often at a premium. It is, however, a useful spot to berth for a trip to the nearby Studenac supermarket. Depths are 4.0 – 5.0 metres, but there is very little to tie onto and you might have to use a stone lamppost base to secure your lines.
The E basin is full of small craft moorings

E basin

E basin/wiki/Pu%C4%8Di%C5%A1%C4%87a#E_basin
Harbour icon E basin [[Pučišća#E basin|E basin]] °'N, 016°44.145'E
The smaller E basin ‘round the corner’ from the main harbour, which used to be an option for visiting yachts, is now full of small craft moorings and berthing here is no longer possible. This basin has, in any case, poorer protection from N and NE winds.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Anchorages

The surroundings in the anchorage are somewhat industrial

Stipanska luka

Stipanska luka/wiki/Pu%C4%8Di%C5%A1%C4%87a#Stipanska_luka
Anchorage icon Stipanska luka [[Pučišća#Stipanska luka|Stipanska luka]] (U. Sv. Stjepana) 43°20.888'N, 016°44.494'E
It is possible to anchor in the SE arm of the inlet, 500 metres E of the harbour, although it is quite industrial here and not particularly attractive. Anchor in 6.0 - 7.0 metres in the centre of the inlet. Holding is good in sand and mud. The shelter is good in most conditions, but it is the worst place to be with any fresh to strong N winds, which funnel straight in.

U. Luka

U. Luka/wiki/Pu%C4%8Di%C5%A1%C4%87a#.5B.5BBra.C4.8D.23U._Luka.7CU._Luka.5D.5D
Anchorage icon U. Luka [[Pučišća#U. Luka|U. Luka]]
An alternative anchorage, which offers better shelter with N winds, can be found at U. Luka, the westernmost inlet in Povla bay, two miles W of the town of Povlja.

Amenities

Facilities
Water W basin/wiki/Pu%C4%8Di%C5%A1%C4%87a#.5B.5B.23W_basin.7CW_basin.5D.5DWater icon W basin [[Pučišća#W basin|W basin]] on the quays
Electricity W basin/wiki/Pu%C4%8Di%C5%A1%C4%87a#.5B.5B.23W_basin.7CW_basin.5D.5DElectricity icon W basin [[Pučišća#W basin|W basin]] on the quays
Toilets N/A (Not Available)
Showers N/A
Laundry N/A
Garbage Near the waterfront
Supplies
Fuel N/A
Bottled gas None
Chandlers None
Services
Repairs N/A
Internet WiFi at internet cafés
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 the town/wiki/Pu%C4%8Di%C5%A1%C4%87a#In_the_townProvisions icon In the town [[Pučišća#In the town|In the town]] Supermarkets, provisions shops, and butchers; also a fruit and vegetable market.

Eating out

  • The town
 /wiki/Pu%C4%8Di%C5%A1%C4%87a#.26nbsp.3BEatingout icon   [[Pučišća# | ]] Restaurants and café/bars ashore.

Transportation

Buses to Supetar and other local destinations.

Tourism

A fine example of the Pucisca stonemason's craft
Pucisca stonemason at work

The town is an important centre of the stoneworking industry and contains many fine examples of the stone mason’s craft, both in the form of the stone-built mansions that line many of the streets and the sculptures to be found in public spaces all around the town. There are several fine churches that bear testimony to the skills of Pucisca masons. The main school of stonemasonry on the island is to be found here on the N side of the harbour and there are usually several 'student' pieces to admire in front of it.

Links

For other useful websites, see Croatia.

References

See Croatia.

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