Trpanj

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Trpanj lies on the W side of the Neretvanski Kanal, the channel between the mainland and the Peljesac Peninsula on the Adriatic coast of Croatia, around 11 miles NW of the small harbour of Drace and eight miles W of the commercial port of Ploce on the opposite side of the channel.

Trpanj is a popular holiday resort, boosted by a regular ferry service from Ploce, and has a harbour which offers good shelter in the prevailing winds.

Charts

British Admiralty	1574
Croatian	100-21
Imray	M26 (Split to Dubrovnik)

See Croatia.

Passages

See Croatia.

Communication

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Navigation

The harbour of Trpanj consists of a long outer breakwater constructed either side of a rocky islet and a small inner harbour protected from W by an L-shaped breakwater. On the top of the island is a conspicuous statue of our Lady of the Sea which helps identify the harbour from distance. In the approach, note that there is an isolated shallow patch with less than 4.0 metres over it about half a mile WNW of the harbour entrance. An approach from just E of due N avoids the patch. The harbour is entered from SW around the W end of the long breakwater. The breakwater has a light structure, Fl R 4secs on it. Beware of ferries leaving at speed as you round the breakwater.

Berthing

The most sheltered position is on the quay at the S end of the inner harbour, 50 metres W of the ferry pier. Go stern/bows-to using your anchor. Depths along this quay are 3.0 - 5.0 metres. The depths decrease the closer you get to the ferry pier and are less than 2.0 metres on the E side of the pier. Alternatively, go stern/bows-to the breakwater, where there are depths of 7.0 - 8.0 metres. Shelter is less good here, especially with anything W in the wind, and you will need to use your dinghy to get ashore.

Anchorages

None.

Amenities

Facilities
Water	None
Electricity	None
Toilets	None
Showers	None
Laundry	None
Garbage	Bins near the harbour
Supplies
Fuel	Fuel station on the waterfront, but depths too shallow for most yachts
Bottled gas
Chandlers
Services
Repairs
Internet	None
Mobile connectivity
Vehicle rentals	None
Health

Provisioning

Supermarket and provisions shops in the town.

Eating out

Several bars and restaurants.

Transportation

• Buses to local destinations.
• Car ferry to Ploce.

Tourism

On a hill above the harbour is the remains of the Byzantine Gradina fortress. There are several interesting churches around the town, mostly dating from the 17th and 18the centuries.

Links

• Trpanj at the Wikipedia

For other useful websites, see Croatia.

References

See Croatia.

Comments

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