Trpanj
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 The inner harbour of Trpanj from NE |
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) |
Weather
See Croatia.
Passages
See Croatia.
Communication
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
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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Date of member's last visit to Trpanj and this page's details validated:
- Data compiled from web research (please update if possible)--Athene of Lymington
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