Postira
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The harbour of Postira or Postire lies on the N coast of the island of Brač in Croatia, three miles E of the ferry port of Supetar.
It is a pleasant stop when cruising the N coast of the island in settled weather, and protection here is better following the construction of a new W breakwater and yacht quay on the W side of the harbour. However, but the harbour still becomes uncomfortable in fresh to strong winds from NW and N, from which it offers only partial shelter.
Charts
See Central Dalmatia.
Weather
See Croatia.
Passages
See Croatia.
Communication
Add here VHF channel for the coastguard, harbor masters. etc.
Also see Cruiser's Nets
The immediate approach to Postira is free of dangers. The end of the breakwater is marked with a white light tower with a conspicuous domed red top. Depths in the harbour are around 5.0 - 6.0 metres and on the new yacht quay 4.0 metres. The shelter is good in most conditions, but poor with any winds from NW or N. It is probably untenable in a strong bora.
Entrance
Split is the nearest all-year round port of entry. During the summer, Hvar, Vis and, if arriving from N, Primošten on the mainland also have ports of entry.
Berthing
Postira Quay
Visiting yachts now berth as directed stern or bows-to on laid moorings on the new yacht quay on the W side of the harbour. Harbour staff will help with mooring. The quay here is of substantial construction, with strong stainless steel bollards and moorings for 21 yachts, most of which are supplied with two mooring lines. Depths at the quay are 4.0 metres along its whole length. The quay is sheltered by a new W breakwater, which offers reasonable protection from N and NW, although some swell still creeps in.
Alternatively, and if all mooring lines are taken, a yacht may be directed to lie alongside the inner side of the W breakwater, where there is space for 2-3 yachts (if the fishing boats are not occupying them).Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
Anchoring in the harbour is forbidden in view of the numerous mooring buoys. It is also no longer allowed in the bay W of the harbour.
See Brac Anchorages island page for alternatives.
Amenities
| Facilities | |
|---|---|
| Water | N/A (Not Available), although planned |
| Electricity | N/A, although planned |
| Toilets | N/A |
| Showers | N/A |
| Laundry | N/A |
| Garbage | Near the waterfront |
| Supplies | |
| Fuel | N/A |
| Bottled gas | None |
| Chandlers | None |
| Services | |
| Repairs | None |
| Internet | WiFi in ? |
| 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 [[Postira#In the town|In the town]] Supermarket, butcher and fruit and vegetable market.
Eating out
- The town
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[[Postira# | ]] Restaurants and café/bars ashore.
Transportation
Buses to Supetar and other local destinations
Tourism
Postira is basically a working town with only a modest amount of tourism. For some people, that constitutes its main charm. However, tourism is looking up with the creation of a smart new bathing area on the NE side of the harbour.
Links
- Postira at the Wikipedia
- Brac Tourism
For other useful websites, see Croatia.
References
See Croatia.
Comments
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Date of member's last visit to Postira and this page's details validated:
- July 2014 --Athene of Lymington
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