Šolta
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Šolta is an island which lies 10 miles SW of the city of Split on the mainland coast of Croatia, immediately W of the much larger island of Brač, from which it is separated by a channel barely half a mile wide. Although a relatively small island, with an area of under 60 square kilometers, it has a population of around 1,700 and caters well for the visiting yachtsman, with three harbours all providing laid moorings, water and electricity and several sheltered anchorages around its coast.
Historically the island’s prosperity depended on fishing, wine and olive oil exports and shipping but today its economic engine is mainly fuelled by tourism, including yachting tourism.
Charts
See Central Dalmatia.
Weather
See Croatia.
Passages
See Croatia.
Islands
Communication
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Entrance
Split is the nearest all-year round port of entry. During the summer, Hvar and, if arriving from N, Primošten on the mainland are also ports of entry.
Berthing
Ports
It's possible to find a berth at the 3 harbours on the island:
All of them have laid moorings, water and electricity on quays.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
The main anchorages on Šolta island are as follows (anti-clockwise from Rogač):
U. Donja Krušica
U. Šešula
U. Tatinja
U. Stračinska
U. Gornja Krušica
U. Nečujam
Amenities
| Facilities | |
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| Water |  In Rogač [[Šolta#In Rogač|In Rogač]] on both the N and S quays
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| Electricity |  In Rogač [[Šolta#In Rogač|In Rogač]] on both the N and S quays
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| Toilets |
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| Showers |
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| Laundry | N/A (Not Available) |
| Garbage | Bins near the harbour of Rogač, in Maslinica, Martinis Marchi Marina, and in Stomorska, Stomorska Luka |
| Supplies | |
| Fuel |  Rogač INA fuel [[Šolta#Rogač INA fuel|Rogač INA fuel]] Fuel berth next to ferry quay (Mo-Sa: 07-21, Su: 07-21; tel. +385 (91) 497 1252
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| Bottled gas | None |
| Chandlers | None |
| Services | |
| Repairs | N/A |
| Internet | WiFi in Rogač at the restaurant Solta and the café/bar, in Maslinica, Martinis Marchi Marina |
| 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 |
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Provisioning
In Rogač, Grohote [[Šolta#In Rogač, Grohote|In Rogač, Grohote]] two supermarkets and other provisions shops in Grohote (2 km uphill).
In the Rogač Ferry quay [[Šolta#In the Rogač Ferry quay|In the Rogač Ferry quay]] small bakery kiosk on the ferry quay.
Maslinica [[Šolta#Maslinica|Maslinica]] supermarket and other provisions shops in the village.
Stomorska [[Šolta#Stomorska|Stomorska]] Studenac supermarket and other provisions shops in the village.
Eating out
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Pasarela [[Šolta#Pasarela|Pasarela]] In U. Banje, 200 metres round the inlet to the S.
- Solta [[Šolta#Solta|Solta]] In Rogač harbour 200 metres uphill from the harbour on the Grohote road.
- [[Šolta# | ]] In Rogač harbour café/bar near the yacht quay.
- [[Šolta# | ]] Restaurant and coffee bar in the hotel.
- [[Šolta# | ]] Several other restaurants and café/bars In the village.
- [[Šolta# | ]] Several restaurants, pizzerias and café/bars.
Transportation
Tourism
History
The first mention of the island dates back to the 4th century BC, when it was known as Olyntha. Under the Romans, it was part of the province of Dalmatia and was known as Solenta. Roman remains can still be seen today around Rogač, Nečujam and the inland village of Grohote.From the 15th to the 18th centuries the island was controlled by Venice and many of the finest buildings date from this period.
Places to Visit
Inland villages worth exploring include Grohote, Gornje Selo and Donje Selo.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
- Šolta moorings at the tourist site of the island
For other useful websites, see Croatia.
References
See Croatia.
Comments
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Date of member's last visit to Šolta and this page's details validated:
- July 2005 --Athene of Lymington 16:20, 15 November 2012 (GMT)
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