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An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Solta Island in Croatia.
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 Interactive map of harbours and anchorages |
Solta Island lies 10 miles SW of the city of Split on the mainland coast of Croatia, immediately W of the much larger island of Brac, 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
- British Admiralty
- 2712
- Croatian charts
- MK16
- Imray
- M26 (Split to Dubrovnik)
Weather
Diurnal winds among the islands are mostly moderate during the summer months, predominantly from NW and rarely exceeding force 4/5, although gusting is common in narrow channels between islands and on the lee side of headlands. At night, katabatic winds off the mountains affect some of the islands close to the mainland coast. During early spring and (especially) autumn conditions can be more unsettled, occasionally accompanied by violent thunderstorms - luckily of short duration - with winds of 30-35 knots or more and vicious, steep seas. In the winter the sudden, violent N wind off the mountains, the bora, is much to be feared, especially along the coast from Rijeka down to Zadar, although its effects can be felt as far south as Split.
Equally prevalent in winter - although not uncommon in summer - is the scirocco, a S/SE wind that blows up from North Africa, usually in advance of a depression moving E across the Mediterranean. Unlike the bora, the scirocco only occasionally exceeds gale force, but is still a phenomenon to be wary of, especially if on a lee coast.
For sources of weather forecasting, 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, Primosten on the mainland are also ports of entry.
Berthing
There are eight berthing options on the island, the harbours of Rogac, Maslinica and Stomorska and the anchorages of U. Donja Krusica, U. Sesula, U. Stracinska, U. Gornja Krusica and U. Necujam. Click on link at top right of page for Interactive map of harbours and anchorages or for full details see below.
Ports
The ports on Solta all have laid moorings, water and electricity on their quays.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
The main anchorages on Solta island are as follows (anti-clockwise from Rogac):
U. Donja Krusica
U. Sesula
U. Stracinska
U. Gornja Krusica
U. Necujam
Facilities
Water
Rogac [[Šolta#Rogac|Rogac]] 43°23.760'N, 016°18.130'E water on both N and S quays.
Maslinica [[Šolta#Maslinica|Maslinica]] 43°23.890'N, 016°12.250'E water on the S quay.
Stomorska [[Šolta#Stomorska|Stomorska]] 43°22.360'N, 016°21.090'E water available on the quay (a charge of 39 kuna is made).
Electricity
Rogac [[Šolta#Rogac|Rogac]] 43°23.760'N, 016°18.130'E electricity on both N and S quays.
Maslinica [[Šolta#Maslinica|Maslinica]] 43°23.890'N, 016°12.250'E electricity on the S quay.
Stomorska [[Šolta#Stomorska|Stomorska]] 43°22.360'N, 016°21.090'E electricity available on the quay (a charge of 39 kuna is made).
Toilets
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Showers
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Laundry
None.
Garbage
In harbours only.
Supplies
Fuel
Rogac [[Šolta#Rogac|Rogac]] 43°23.760'N, 016°18.130'E the fuel berth next to ferry quay.
Cooking gas
None.
Chandlers
None.
Services
Repairs
None.
Internet
N/A.
Mobile connectivity
Is there mobile telephone signal such as G4, G3, GPRS in the island? How strong is the signal? Are there any blind spots?
Vehicle Rentals
None.
Provisioning
Rogac [[Šolta#Rogac|Rogac]] 43°23.760'N, 016°18.130'E two supermarkets and other provisions shops in Grohote (2 kms uphill). Small bakery kiosk on the yacht quay.
Maslinica [[Šolta#Maslinica|Maslinica]] 43°23.890'N, 016°12.250'E supermarket and other provisions shops in the village.
Stomorska [[Šolta#Stomorska|Stomorska]] 43°22.360'N, 016°21.090'E Studenac supermarket and other provisions shops in the village.
Transportation
Eating out
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Pasarela [[Šolta#Pasarela|Pasarela]] 200 metres round the inlet to the S.
- Solta [[Šolta#Solta|Solta]] 200 metres uphill from the harbour on the Grohote road.
- Please specify POI name [[Šolta# | ]] Café/bar near the yacht quay.
- Please specify POI name [[Šolta# | ]] Restaurant and coffee bar in the hotel.
- Please specify POI name [[Šolta# | ]] Several other restaurants and café/bars in the village.
- Please specify POI name [[Šolta# | ]] Several restaurants, pizzerias and café/bars in the village.
- Please specify POI name [[Šolta# | ]] Restaurant.
- Please specify POI name [[Šolta# | ]] Restaurant.
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 Rogac, Necujam 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 at the Wikipedia
For other useful websites, see Croatia.
References & Publications
See Croatia.
Comments
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Verified by
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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