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{{Infobox | {{Infobox | ||
| lat=42.95833|lon=16.71553 | | lat=42.95833|lon=16.71553 | ||
| - | | | + | | name= Vela Luka |
| zoom= 13 | | zoom= 13 | ||
| chartlet=y | | chartlet=y | ||
| portofentry=y | | portofentry=y | ||
| image= VelaLukaAerial.jpg | | image= VelaLukaAerial.jpg | ||
| - | | imagetext= Vela Luka harbour from SW | + | | imagetext= Vela Luka harbour from the SW |
| - | | summary= | + | | summary=The harbour of [[Vela Luka]] lies at the head of a deep inlet at the W end of the island of [[Korčula]] in [[Croatia]], around four miles ESE of the islet of {{mark|type=island|name=Proizd|lat=42.98414|lon=16.61592|zoom=13}} at the extreme W tip. Vela Luka is the second largest settlement on the island after [[Korčula (town)]] and is the main ferry port for car and passenger ferries to and from [[Split]] on the mainland. |
| - | The harbour of Vela Luka lies at the head of a deep inlet at the W end of the island of [[ | + | |
| - | Owing to its sheltered position and excellent natural harbour, Vela Luka has always been the main fishing harbour on the island, a position which it still retains even though the quays are increasingly populated by tripper boats and visiting yachts. | + | Owing to its sheltered position and excellent natural harbour, Vela Luka has always been the main fishing harbour on the island, a position which it still retains even though the quays are increasingly populated by tripper boats and visiting yachts. The town is commercial rather than picturesque, but its position at the W end of the island makes it a convenient overnight or provisioning stop when on passage through the islands. |
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==Charts== | ==Charts== | ||
| - | + | ''See [[Southern Dalmatia#Charts|Southern Dalmatia]]''. | |
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==Weather== | ==Weather== | ||
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| address= Ulica 58 br. 15, 20270 Vela Luka - Hrvatska | | address= Ulica 58 br. 15, 20270 Vela Luka - Hrvatska | ||
| VHF= 09 | | VHF= 09 | ||
| - | | phone= | + | | phone= {{phone|385|20|813 520}} |
| - | | fax= | + | | fax= {{fax|385|20|813 526}} |
| email= [email protected] | | email= [email protected] | ||
| - | | web= | + | | web= http://www.zluvl.hr/ |
| hours= | | hours= | ||
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==Navigation== | ==Navigation== | ||
| - | There are no dangers in the immediate approach to Vela Luka. | + | There are no dangers in the immediate approach to [[Vela Luka]]. However, the shoals around the headland have depths of only 6.0 metres. The islet of {{mark|type=island|name=Osjak|lat=42.96072|lon=16.68196|zoom=15}} on the S side of the bay can be left on either side. Once nearing the head of the inlet, the long ferry jetty with a red light structure on it is conspicuous on the S shore. |
==Entrance== | ==Entrance== | ||
| - | + | [[{{PAGENAME}}]] is a year-round port of entry/exit for Croatia. For details ''see [[Croatia#Entrance|Entrance: Croatia]]''. | |
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| + | Customs and Immigration offices are at the E end of the harbour, close to the town quay. | ||
==Berthing== | ==Berthing== | ||
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{{poi | {{poi | ||
| - | | type= | + | | type= harbour |
| name=Town quay | | name=Town quay | ||
| lat=42.96222|lon=16.71539 | | lat=42.96222|lon=16.71539 | ||
| - | | url= | + | | zoom=16 |
| - | | | + | | portofentry= y |
| - | Visiting yachts normally berth on the town quay at the E end of the harbour, 500 metres past the ferry jetty on the S shore, just before the inlet turns N and narrows significantly. | + | | url= |
| + | | image= VelaLukaQuay.jpg | ||
| + | | imagetext= The quay at Vela Luka is busy in summer | ||
| + | | text=Visiting yachts normally berth on the town quay at the E end of the harbour, 500 metres past the ferry jetty on the S shore, just before the inlet turns N and narrows significantly. There is space here for around 25 yachts berthed stern or bows-to. There are two laid lines per berth. Depths are 3.0 - 4.0 metres. Cost for the quay for 15 metres was 300 kuna (May 2015). | ||
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| + | ===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ||
| + | None. | ||
==Anchorages== | ==Anchorages== | ||
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| name=Harbor buoys | | name=Harbor buoys | ||
| lat=42.96037|lon=16.71238 | | lat=42.96037|lon=16.71238 | ||
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| url= | | url= | ||
| - | | text= | + | | text=There are mooring buoys to the right of the fuel dock. Cost for a mooring buoy was 150 kunas in May 2013. If you use a mooring buoy you are allowed to then go to the quay to fill up with water. Shelter here is good in all conditions except strong W winds, which send in an uncomfortable swell. |
| - | There are mooring buoys to the right of the fuel dock. Cost for a mooring buoy 150 kunas in May 2013. | + | |
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| name=U. Plitvine | | name=U. Plitvine | ||
| lat=42.96676|lon=16.70134 | | lat=42.96676|lon=16.70134 | ||
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| url= | | url= | ||
| - | | text= | + | | text=There is a good anchorage in the wide cove on the NW side of the harbour approaches, U. Plitvice, where it is possible to find shelter in all conditions except strong SW winds. It is more comfortable at anchor here than on the [[#Town quay|Town quay]] with W winds. Anchor in 8.0 - 9.0 metres at the head of the cove, taking a line ashore if necessary. Holding is good in sand and weed. |
| - | There is a good anchorage in the wide cove on the NW side of the harbour approaches, U. | + | |
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| - | A smaller yacht may be able to anchor right at the top of Vela Luka inlet, in the part that turns N after the town quay. | + | A smaller yacht may be able to anchor right at the top of Vela Luka inlet, in the part that turns N after the town quay. However, while depths are 2.0 - 4.0 metres the inlet is very narrow here and there is little room to swing since there are small boats on moorings all the way round. It is only really comfortable anchored fore and aft and even then you may get some disapproving glances from local boat users. |
==Amenities== | ==Amenities== | ||
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|header|Facilities | |header|Facilities | ||
| - | |Water| | + | |Water| {{mark | type= water |name= On [[#Town quay|Town quay]] and fuel berth |text=}} |
| - | |Electricity| | + | |Electricity| {{mark | type= electricity |name= On [[#Town quay|Town quay]] |text=}} |
| - | |Toilets| | + | |Toilets| N/A (Not Available) |
| - | |Showers| | + | |Showers| N/A |
| - | |Laundry| | + | |Laundry| N/A |
| - | |Garbage|Bins near the | + | |Garbage| Bins near the [[#Town quay|Town quay]] |
|header|Supplies | |header|Supplies | ||
| - | |Fuel| {{mark | + | |Fuel| {{mark | type = fuel | lat=42.9618|lon=16.7147 | name= INA | url= | text = Fuel berth just W of town quay (0600 - 2200)}} |
| - | + | |Bottled gas| None | |
| - | + | |Chandlers| None | |
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| - | Fuel berth just W of town quay (0600 - 2200) | + | |
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| - | |Bottled gas| | + | |
| - | |Chandlers| | + | |
|header|Services | |header|Services | ||
| - | |Repairs| | + | |Repairs| N/A |
| - | |Internet| | + | |Internet|WiFi in internet cafes |
| - | + | |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?}} | |
| - | |Mobile connectivity| | + | |Vehicle rentals| {{mark | type= car |name= |text= Rental outlets in the town}} |
| - | |Vehicle rentals| Rental outlets in the town | + | |
|Health| | |Health| | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Provisioning== | ==Provisioning== | ||
| - | Supermarkets and other provisions shops in the town | + | {{mark | type= provisions |name= In the Town |text= Supermarkets and other provisions shops in the town; Fruit and vegetable market.}} |
==Eating out== | ==Eating out== | ||
| - | Several restaurants and café/bars. | + | {{mark |name= | type= eatingout |text=Several restaurants and café/bars.}} |
==Transportation== | ==Transportation== | ||
* Ferries to [[Split]] and neighbouring islands. | * Ferries to [[Split]] and neighbouring islands. | ||
| - | * Local buses to [[ | + | * Local buses to [[Korčula (town)]]. |
==Tourism== | ==Tourism== | ||
| - | While the town is not unpleasant, Vela Luka lacks the attractions of its neighbour at the other end of the island, [[ | + | While the town is not unpleasant, [[Vela Luka]] lacks the attractions of its neighbour at the other end of the island,[[Korčula (town)]] and is best regarded as an overnight or provisioning stop. There is a cave, ''Vela Spila'', on a hill above the town where Neolithic remains have been found. These and other exhibits are preserved in the town’s museum. |
==Links== | ==Links== | ||
* {{wikipedia}} | * {{wikipedia}} | ||
| + | * {{Wikivoyage}} | ||
| + | * [http://www.noonsite.com/Countries/Croatia/Korcula Noonsite] | ||
* [http://www.tzvelaluka.hr/ Vela Luka Tourist Board] | * [http://www.tzvelaluka.hr/ Vela Luka Tourist Board] | ||
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''See [[Croatia#References|Croatia]]''. | ''See [[Croatia#References|Croatia]]''. | ||
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{{Verified by}} | {{Verified by}} | ||
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* August 2005 --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] | * August 2005 --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] | ||
* May 2015 --[[User:Zebahdy of London|Zebahdy of London]] | * May 2015 --[[User:Zebahdy of London|Zebahdy of London]] | ||
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{{Contributors|[[User:Lighthouse|Lighthouse]], [[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]], [[User:Zebahdy of London|Zebahdy of London]]}} | {{Contributors|[[User:Lighthouse|Lighthouse]], [[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]], [[User:Zebahdy of London|Zebahdy of London]]}} | ||
| - | [[Category:Ports - Croatia]] | + | [[Category:Ports - Croatia]] [[Category:Anchorages - Croatia]] |
Revision as of 19:17, 26 April 2019
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 Vela Luka harbour from the SW |
The harbour of Vela Luka lies at the head of a deep inlet at the W end of the island of Korčula in Croatia, around four miles ESE of the islet of 
Proizd [[Vela Luka#Proizd|Proizd]] 42°59.048'N, 016°36.955'E at the extreme W tip. Vela Luka is the second largest settlement on the island after Korčula (town) and is the main ferry port for car and passenger ferries to and from Split on the mainland.
Owing to its sheltered position and excellent natural harbour, Vela Luka has always been the main fishing harbour on the island, a position which it still retains even though the quays are increasingly populated by tripper boats and visiting yachts. The town is commercial rather than picturesque, but its position at the W end of the island makes it a convenient overnight or provisioning stop when on passage through the islands.
Charts
See Southern Dalmatia.
Weather
See Croatia.
Communication
Županijska lučka uprava Vela Luka
- VHF: 09
- Phone: +385 (20) 813 520
- Fax: +385 (20) 813 526
- Email: [email protected]
- Web: http://www.zluvl.hr/
- Address: Ulica 58 br. 15, 20270 Vela Luka - Hrvatska
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
There are no dangers in the immediate approach to Vela Luka. However, the shoals around the headland have depths of only 6.0 metres. The islet of Osjak [[Vela Luka#Osjak|Osjak]] 42°57.643'N, 016°40.918'E on the S side of the bay can be left on either side. Once nearing the head of the inlet, the long ferry jetty with a red light structure on it is conspicuous on the S shore.
Entrance
Vela Luka is a year-round port of entry/exit for Croatia. For details see Entrance: Croatia.
Customs and Immigration offices are at the E end of the harbour, close to the town quay.
Berthing
Town quay
Port of Entry
Visiting yachts normally berth on the town quay at the E end of the harbour, 500 metres past the ferry jetty on the S shore, just before the inlet turns N and narrows significantly. There is space here for around 25 yachts berthed stern or bows-to. There are two laid lines per berth. Depths are 3.0 - 4.0 metres. Cost for the quay for 15 metres was 300 kuna (May 2015).
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
Harbor buoys
There are mooring buoys to the right of the fuel dock. Cost for a mooring buoy was 150 kunas in May 2013. If you use a mooring buoy you are allowed to then go to the quay to fill up with water. Shelter here is good in all conditions except strong W winds, which send in an uncomfortable swell.
U. Plitvine
There is a good anchorage in the wide cove on the NW side of the harbour approaches, U. Plitvice, where it is possible to find shelter in all conditions except strong SW winds. It is more comfortable at anchor here than on the Town quay with W winds. Anchor in 8.0 - 9.0 metres at the head of the cove, taking a line ashore if necessary. Holding is good in sand and weed.
A smaller yacht may be able to anchor right at the top of Vela Luka inlet, in the part that turns N after the town quay. However, while depths are 2.0 - 4.0 metres the inlet is very narrow here and there is little room to swing since there are small boats on moorings all the way round. It is only really comfortable anchored fore and aft and even then you may get some disapproving glances from local boat users.
Amenities
| Facilities | |
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| Water |  On Town quay and fuel berth [[Vela Luka#On Town quay and fuel berth|On Town quay and fuel berth]]
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| Electricity |  On Town quay [[Vela Luka#On Town quay|On Town quay]]
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| Toilets | N/A (Not Available) |
| Showers | N/A |
| Laundry | N/A |
| Garbage | Bins near the Town quay |
| Supplies | |
| Fuel |  INA [[Vela Luka#INA|INA]] 42°57.708'N, 016°42.882'E Fuel berth just W of town quay (0600 - 2200)
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| Bottled gas | None |
| Chandlers | None |
| Services | |
| Repairs | N/A |
| Internet | WiFi in internet cafes |
| 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 |  [[Vela Luka# | ]] Rental outlets in the town
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| Health | |
Provisioning
In the Town [[Vela Luka#In the Town|In the Town]] Supermarkets and other provisions shops in the town; Fruit and vegetable market.
Eating out
[[Vela Luka# | ]] Several restaurants and café/bars.
Transportation
- Ferries to Split and neighbouring islands.
- Local buses to Korčula (town).
Tourism
While the town is not unpleasant, Vela Luka lacks the attractions of its neighbour at the other end of the island,Korčula (town) and is best regarded as an overnight or provisioning stop. There is a cave, Vela Spila, on a hill above the town where Neolithic remains have been found. These and other exhibits are preserved in the town’s museum.
Links
- Vela Luka at the Wikipedia
- Vela Luka at the Wikivoyage
- Noonsite
- Vela Luka Tourist Board
Also see Croatia.
References
See Croatia.
Comments
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- August 2005 --Athene of Lymington
- May 2015 --Zebahdy of London
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