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 Drače and eight miles W of the commercial port of Ploče on the opposite side of the channel.
Trpanj is a popular holiday resort, boosted by a regular ferry service from Ploče, and has a harbour which offers good shelter in the prevailing winds.
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.
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 [[Trpanj#shallow patch|shallow patch]] 43°00.680'N, 017°16.059'E 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 4 s on it. Beware of ferries leaving at speed as you round the breakwater.
Berthing
Trpanj Harbour
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
None.
Amenities
| Facilities | |
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| Water | N/A (Not Available) |
| Electricity | N/A |
| Toilets | N/A |
| Showers | N/A |
| Laundry | N/A |
| Garbage | Bins near the harbour |
| Supplies | |
| Fuel |  Trpanj Harbour [[Trpanj#Trpanj Harbour|Trpanj Harbour]] Fuel station on the waterfront, but depths too shallow for most yachts
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| Bottled gas | None |
| Chandlers | None |
| Services | |
| Repairs | N/A |
| Internet | None |
| 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 [[Trpanj#In the Town|In the Town]] Supermarket and provisions shops.
Eating out
- In the Town
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[[Trpanj# | ]] Several bars and restaurants.
Transportation
- Buses to local destinations.
- Car ferry to Ploče.
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
For other useful websites, see Croatia.
References
See Croatia.
Comments
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Verified by
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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