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| + | | lat= 43.326|lon=16.628 | ||
| + | | name= Brač | ||
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| image= Island Brac (20352847863).jpg | | image= Island Brac (20352847863).jpg | ||
| imagetext= View from the island of Brac | | imagetext= View from the island of Brac | ||
| - | | | + | | summary= Brač is an island which lies 10 miles SE of the city of [[Split]] on the mainland coast of [[Croatia]], immediately E of the smaller island of [[Šolta]], from which it is separated by a channel barely half a mile wide, and directly N of the island of [[Hvar]]. The third largest of the Croatian islands after [[Cres]] and [[Krk]], with an area of just under 400 square kms, Brac is also a very popular resort island. |
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| - | + | The stunning beach of '''Zlatni Rat''' near [[Bol]] is famous worldwide as one of the highlights of Croatia’s tourist promotion and Brac’s population of 14,400 increases by a factor of three to four during the busy summer period. '''Vidova Gora''', the highest point on the island, at 778 metres, is also the highest peak in all the Croatian islands. | |
| - | ''' | + | Historically, Brač was famous for goats; even Pliny comments that from the island of ''Brattia'' (the Latin name for the island) comes excellent cheese, wine and olive oil. The island’s main claim to fame though is the quality of its pure white limestone, which has been quarried since Roman times and found its way into buildings as varied as Diocletian’s palace in [[Split]] and the White House in Washington DC. |
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| + | Brač is well supplied with mooring facilities for the cruising yachtsman, with ten harbours, two marinas and numerous anchorages around its deeply indented coastline. | ||
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| - | + | {{thumb|Bol (33626391504).jpg|The world-renowned beach of Zlatni Rat}} | |
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==Charts== | ==Charts== | ||
| - | + | ''See [[Central Dalmatia#Charts|Central Dalmatia]]''. | |
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==Weather== | ==Weather== | ||
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==Islands== | ==Islands== | ||
| - | * [[ | + | * [[Šolta]] |
* [[Hvar]] | * [[Hvar]] | ||
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==Navigation== | ==Navigation== | ||
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==Entrance== | ==Entrance== | ||
| - | [[Split]] is the nearest all-year round port of entry. | + | [[Split]] is the nearest all-year round port of entry. During the summer, [[Hvar]], [[Vis]] and, if arriving from N, [[Primošten]] on the mainland have also ports of entry. |
==Berthing== | ==Berthing== | ||
The principal berthing options on the island are the harbours of [[Supetar]], [[Sutivan]], [[Bobovisca]], [[Milna]], [[Bol]], [[Sumartin]], [[Povlja]], [[Pucisca]], [[Postira]] and [[Splitska]] and anchorages at [[#U. Luka|U. Luka]], [[#U. Rasotica|U. Rasotica]], [[#U. Studena|U. Studena]] and [[#U. Lucice|U. Lucice]] amongst others. | The principal berthing options on the island are the harbours of [[Supetar]], [[Sutivan]], [[Bobovisca]], [[Milna]], [[Bol]], [[Sumartin]], [[Povlja]], [[Pucisca]], [[Postira]] and [[Splitska]] and anchorages at [[#U. Luka|U. Luka]], [[#U. Rasotica|U. Rasotica]], [[#U. Studena|U. Studena]] and [[#U. Lucice|U. Lucice]] amongst others. | ||
| - | + | ===Ports=== | |
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Here is the harbours listed clockwise from Milna: | Here is the harbours listed clockwise from Milna: | ||
* {{dest| Milna |h|a|m}} | * {{dest| Milna |h|a|m}} | ||
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* {{dest| Sumartin |h|a}} | * {{dest| Sumartin |h|a}} | ||
* {{dest| Bol |h|a}} | * {{dest| Bol |h|a}} | ||
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| + | ===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ||
| + | The harbour of [[Milna]] also contains two small marinas: [[Marina Milna]] and [[Marina Vlaska]]. | ||
==Anchorages== | ==Anchorages== | ||
The main anchorages on Brac island are as follows (anti-clockwise from [[Supetar]]): | The main anchorages on Brac island are as follows (anti-clockwise from [[Supetar]]): | ||
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{{Poi |lat= 43.37527| lon= 16.44201| zoom= 17 | {{Poi |lat= 43.37527| lon= 16.44201| zoom= 17 | ||
| type= anchorage | name= U. Stipanska | | type= anchorage | name= U. Stipanska | ||
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| - | | text= | + | | text= The narrow inlet of U. Stipanka lies around 1.5 miles NNW of the harbour of [[Bobovišća]] and offers good shelter in all but S winds. Anchor towards the head of the inlet in 3.0 - 4.0 metres with a line ashore if the anchorage is busy. The holding is good in sand and weed. No facilities ashore. }} |
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{{poi | {{poi | ||
| type=buoy | | type=buoy | ||
| name=U. Obisimova | | name=U. Obisimova | ||
| - | | lat=43.31145|lon=16.43458 | + | | lat=43.31145|lon=16.43458 |zoom=15 |
| url=https://www.restoran-lucice.hr/index.php/rent | | url=https://www.restoran-lucice.hr/index.php/rent | ||
| text= | | text= | ||
Some bouys installed there. | Some bouys installed there. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Poi | lat= 43.30988| lon= 16.44647| zoom= 16| | {{Poi | lat= 43.30988| lon= 16.44647| zoom= 16| | ||
| type= buoy | name= U. Lučice | | type= buoy | name= U. Lučice | ||
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| - | | url= | + | | url=http://www.restoran-lucice.hr/index.php/rent |
| - | | text= Numerous buoys installed. U. | + | | text= Numerous buoys installed. '''U. Lučice''' is a multi-branched inlet a mile due S of the harbour of [[Milna]] (although a trip of some five miles round the headland separating it). The best shelter is in the westernmost branch of the inlet, where there is a restaurant and several mooring buoys for visiting yachts. |
| + | Alternatively anchor with a line ashore in this or the next branch to the E. Depths are 10-12 metres and the holding is good in sand and weed. The anchorage becomes uncomfortable with fresh to strong S winds. }} | ||
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{{poi | {{poi | ||
| type=anchorage | | type=anchorage | ||
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There is an abandoned military boat shelter at W shore of the cove. | There is an abandoned military boat shelter at W shore of the cove. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{poi | {{poi | ||
| type=anchorage | | type=anchorage | ||
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| lat=43.27687|lon=16.51587 | | lat=43.27687|lon=16.51587 | ||
| url= | | url= | ||
| + | | image= Pustinja blaca 03 panzoom.png | ||
| + | | imagetext= The former monastery of Pustinja Blaca | ||
| text= | | text= | ||
A day stop to visit the ''[http://moj-otok.com/wp/bracinfo/pustinja-blaca/ Pustinja Blaca]'', a former monastery uphill, now run as a museum. | A day stop to visit the ''[http://moj-otok.com/wp/bracinfo/pustinja-blaca/ Pustinja Blaca]'', a former monastery uphill, now run as a museum. | ||
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==Links== | ==Links== | ||
| - | * {{wikipedia | + | * {{wikipedia}} |
| + | * {{Wikivoyage}} | ||
| + | * [http://www.noonsite.com/Countries/Croatia/Brac Noonsite] | ||
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''See [[Croatia#References|Croatia]]''. | ''See [[Croatia#References|Croatia]]''. | ||
| - | {{Comments | + | {{Comments}} |
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{{Contributors|[[User:Lighthouse|Lighthouse]], [[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]]}} | {{Contributors|[[User:Lighthouse|Lighthouse]], [[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]]}} | ||
| - | [[Category:Islands - Croatia]] [[Category:Anchorages - Croatia]] | + | [[Category:Islands - Croatia]] [[Category:Anchorages - Croatia]] is a multi-branched inlet a mile due S of the harbour of [[Milna]] (although a trip of some five miles round the headland separating it). The best shelter is in the westernmost branch of the inlet, where there is a restaurant and several mooring buoys for visiting yachts. Alternatively anchor with a line ashore in this or the next branch to the E. Depths are 10-12 metres and the holding is good in sand and weed. The anchorage becomes uncomfortable with fresh to strong S winds. }} |
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| + | {{poi | ||
| + | | type=anchorage | ||
| + | | name=U. Smirka | ||
| + | | lat=43.29041|lon=16.49425 | ||
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| + | There is an abandoned military boat shelter at W shore of the cove. | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | {{poi | ||
| + | | type=anchorage | ||
| + | | name=U. Blaca | ||
| + | | lat=43.27687|lon=16.51587 | ||
| + | | url= | ||
| + | | image= Pustinja blaca 03 panzoom.png | ||
| + | | imagetext= The former monastery of Pustinja Blaca | ||
| + | | text= | ||
| + | A day stop to visit the ''[http://moj-otok.com/wp/bracinfo/pustinja-blaca/ Pustinja Blaca]'', a former monastery uphill, now run as a museum. | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | {{Poi | lat= 43.2721| lon= 16.84228| zoom= 17 | ||
| + | | type= anchorage | name= U. Velika Studena | ||
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| + | | text= The anchorage of U. Studena is situated at the SE end of the island, a mile or so SW of the port of [[Sumartin]]. It offers good shelter in all but S winds. Anchor at the head of the inlet in 6.0 - 8.0 metres, preferably with a line ashore. Holding is good in sand and weed.}} | ||
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| + | {{Poi | lat= 43.30727| lon= 16.8873| zoom= 17 | ||
| + | | type= anchorage | name= U. Rasotica | ||
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| + | | text= U. Rasotica lies at the extreme E tip of the island and consists of a narrow cleft that offers good shelter from all directions in the tiny cove at its head. Anchor in 5.0 - 6.0 metres and take a line ashore to one of the stone bollards around the cove. Holding is moderate in sand and weed. No facilities ashore.}} | ||
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| + | {{Poi | lat= 43.34136| lon= 16.8007| zoom= 15 | ||
| + | | type= anchorage | name= U. Luka | ||
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| + | | text= U. Luka is the westernmost part of a multi-branched inlet at the NE end of the island, in the easternmost part of which is the harbour of [[Povlja]]. U. Luka reaches inland for almost a mile and is perfectly sheltered at its head. Anchor in one of the three coves at the head in 4.0 - 6.0 metres and take a line ashore if preferred. The holding is good in sand. | ||
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| + | On the S side of the westernmost cove there is a restaurant ''[http://www.pipo1.com/en/anchorage_mooring.html Pipo]'' with its own little pier and laid moorings in 4.0 metres. The mooring fees there can be charged separately from the restaurant. | ||
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| + | ==Amenities== | ||
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| + | |header|Facilities | ||
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| + | |Water| at [[Bobovisca]], [[Milna]], [[Bol]], [[Pucisca]] and [[Splitska]] | ||
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| + | |Electricity| at [[Bobovisca]], [[Milna]], [[Bol]], [[Pucisca]] and [[Splitska]] | ||
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| + | |Toilets| | ||
| + | |Showers| | ||
| + | |Laundry| | ||
| + | |Garbage| | ||
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| + | |header|Supplies | ||
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| + | |Fuel| in [[Milna]], [[Bol]] and [[Sumartin]] | ||
| + | |Bottled gas| | ||
| + | |Chandlers| | ||
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| + | |header|Services | ||
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| + | |Repairs| Limited repairs at ACI-operated [[Marina Milna]] | ||
| + | |Internet| | ||
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| + | |Mobile connectivity| | ||
| + | |Vehicle rentals| | ||
| + | |Health| | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | ==Provisioning== | ||
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| + | ==Eating out== | ||
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| + | ==Transportation== | ||
| + | * Ferries to [[Split]] from [[Supetar]] and from [[Sumartin]] to [[Makarska]]. | ||
| + | * Seasonal ferries to Split from [[Bol]] and [[Milna]]. | ||
| + | * Internal flights to Zagreb from Brac airport (April - October). | ||
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| + | ==Tourism== | ||
| + | ''See individual [[#Ports|port]] entries''. | ||
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| + | ==Links== | ||
| + | * {{wikipedia}} | ||
| + | * {{Wikivoyage}} | ||
| + | * [http://www.noonsite.com/Countries/Croatia/Brac Noonsite] | ||
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| + | For other useful websites, ''see [[Croatia#Links|Croatia]]''. | ||
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| + | ==References== | ||
| + | ''See [[Croatia#References|Croatia]]''. | ||
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| + | {{Comments}} | ||
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| + | {{Verified by}} | ||
| + | * July 2005 --[[User:At heneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] | ||
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| + | {{Page useable}} | ||
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| + | {{Contributors|[[User:Lighthouse|Lighthouse]], [[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]]}} | ||
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 .jpg){kind=small} View from the island of Brac |
Brač is an island which lies 10 miles SE of the city of Split on the mainland coast of Croatia, immediately E of the smaller island of Šolta, from which it is separated by a channel barely half a mile wide, and directly N of the island of Hvar. The third largest of the Croatian islands after Cres and Krk, with an area of just under 400 square kms, Brac is also a very popular resort island.
The stunning beach of Zlatni Rat near Bol is famous worldwide as one of the highlights of Croatia’s tourist promotion and Brac’s population of 14,400 increases by a factor of three to four during the busy summer period. Vidova Gora, the highest point on the island, at 778 metres, is also the highest peak in all the Croatian islands.
Historically, Brač was famous for goats; even Pliny comments that from the island of Brattia (the Latin name for the island) comes excellent cheese, wine and olive oil. The island’s main claim to fame though is the quality of its pure white limestone, which has been quarried since Roman times and found its way into buildings as varied as Diocletian’s palace in Split and the White House in Washington DC.
Brač is well supplied with mooring facilities for the cruising yachtsman, with ten harbours, two marinas and numerous anchorages around its deeply indented coastline.
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Charts
See Central Dalmatia.
Weather
See Croatia.
Passages
See Croatia.
Islands
Communication
Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
Add any navigation notes such approaches, dangers etc here. If this section does not apply, remove it.
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 have also ports of entry.
Berthing
The principal berthing options on the island are the harbours of Supetar, Sutivan, Bobovisca, Milna, Bol, Sumartin, Povlja, Pucisca, Postira and Splitska and anchorages at U. Luka, U. Rasotica, U. Studena and U. Lucice amongst others.
Ports
Here is the harbours listed clockwise from Milna:
Key to symbols: || 
– harbour || 
– marina || 
– anchorage || 
– needs data ||
– harbour || – marina || – anchorage || – needs data ||Marinas & Yacht Clubs
The harbour of Milna also contains two small marinas: Marina Milna and Marina Vlaska.
Anchorages
The main anchorages on Brac island are as follows (anti-clockwise from Supetar):
U. Stipanska
The narrow inlet of U. Stipanka lies around 1.5 miles NNW of the harbour of Bobovišća and offers good shelter in all but S winds. Anchor towards the head of the inlet in 3.0 - 4.0 metres with a line ashore if the anchorage is busy. The holding is good in sand and weed. No facilities ashore.
U. Obisimova
Some bouys installed there.
U. Lučice
Numerous buoys installed. U. Lučice is a multi-branched inlet a mile due S of the harbour of Milna (although a trip of some five miles round the headland separating it). The best shelter is in the westernmost branch of the inlet, where there is a restaurant and several mooring buoys for visiting yachts.
Alternatively anchor with a line ashore in this or the next branch to the E. Depths are 10-12 metres and the holding is good in sand and weed. The anchorage becomes uncomfortable with fresh to strong S winds.U. Smirka
There is an abandoned military boat shelter at W shore of the cove.
U. Blaca
A day stop to visit the Pustinja Blaca, a former monastery uphill, now run as a museum.
U. Velika Studena
The anchorage of U. Studena is situated at the SE end of the island, a mile or so SW of the port of Sumartin. It offers good shelter in all but S winds. Anchor at the head of the inlet in 6.0 - 8.0 metres, preferably with a line ashore. Holding is good in sand and weed.
U. Rasotica
U. Rasotica lies at the extreme E tip of the island and consists of a narrow cleft that offers good shelter from all directions in the tiny cove at its head. Anchor in 5.0 - 6.0 metres and take a line ashore to one of the stone bollards around the cove. Holding is moderate in sand and weed. No facilities ashore.
U. Luka
U. Luka is the westernmost part of a multi-branched inlet at the NE end of the island, in the easternmost part of which is the harbour of Povlja. U. Luka reaches inland for almost a mile and is perfectly sheltered at its head. Anchor in one of the three coves at the head in 4.0 - 6.0 metres and take a line ashore if preferred. The holding is good in sand.
On the S side of the westernmost cove there is a restaurant Pipo with its own little pier and laid moorings in 4.0 metres. The mooring fees there can be charged separately from the restaurant.Amenities
| Facilities | |
|---|---|
| Water | at Bobovisca, Milna, Bol, Pucisca and Splitska |
| Electricity | at Bobovisca, Milna, Bol, Pucisca and Splitska |
| Toilets | |
| Showers | |
| Laundry | |
| Garbage | |
| Supplies | |
| Fuel | in Milna, Bol and Sumartin |
| Bottled gas | |
| Chandlers | |
| Services | |
| Repairs | Limited repairs at ACI-operated Marina Milna |
| Internet | |
| Mobile connectivity | |
| Vehicle rentals | |
| Health | |
Provisioning
Eating out
Transportation
- Ferries to Split from Supetar and from Sumartin to Makarska.
- Seasonal ferries to Split from Bol and Milna.
- Internal flights to Zagreb from Brac airport (April - October).
Tourism
See individual port entries.
Links
For other useful websites, see Croatia.
References
See Croatia.
Comments
We welcome users' contributions to the Wiki. Please click on Comments to view other users' comments, add your own personal experiences or recommend any changes to this page following your visit.
Verified by
Date of member's last visit to Brač and this page's details validated:
- July 2005 --Athene of Lymington
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is a multi-branched inlet a mile due S of the harbour of Milna (although a trip of some five miles round the headland separating it). The best shelter is in the westernmost branch of the inlet, where there is a restaurant and several mooring buoys for visiting yachts. Alternatively anchor with a line ashore in this or the next branch to the E. Depths are 10-12 metres and the holding is good in sand and weed. The anchorage becomes uncomfortable with fresh to strong S winds. }}
U. Smirka
There is an abandoned military boat shelter at W shore of the cove.
U. Blaca
A day stop to visit the Pustinja Blaca, a former monastery uphill, now run as a museum.
U. Velika Studena
The anchorage of U. Studena is situated at the SE end of the island, a mile or so SW of the port of Sumartin. It offers good shelter in all but S winds. Anchor at the head of the inlet in 6.0 - 8.0 metres, preferably with a line ashore. Holding is good in sand and weed.
U. Rasotica
U. Rasotica lies at the extreme E tip of the island and consists of a narrow cleft that offers good shelter from all directions in the tiny cove at its head. Anchor in 5.0 - 6.0 metres and take a line ashore to one of the stone bollards around the cove. Holding is moderate in sand and weed. No facilities ashore.
U. Luka
U. Luka is the westernmost part of a multi-branched inlet at the NE end of the island, in the easternmost part of which is the harbour of Povlja. U. Luka reaches inland for almost a mile and is perfectly sheltered at its head. Anchor in one of the three coves at the head in 4.0 - 6.0 metres and take a line ashore if preferred. The holding is good in sand.
On the S side of the westernmost cove there is a restaurant Pipo with its own little pier and laid moorings in 4.0 metres. The mooring fees there can be charged separately from the restaurant.Amenities
| Facilities | |
|---|---|
| Water | at Bobovisca, Milna, Bol, Pucisca and Splitska |
| Electricity | at Bobovisca, Milna, Bol, Pucisca and Splitska |
| Toilets | |
| Showers | |
| Laundry | |
| Garbage | |
| Supplies | |
| Fuel | in Milna, Bol and Sumartin |
| Bottled gas | |
| Chandlers | |
| Services | |
| Repairs | Limited repairs at ACI-operated Marina Milna |
| Internet | |
| Mobile connectivity | |
| Vehicle rentals | |
| Health | |
Provisioning
Eating out
Transportation
- Ferries to Split from Supetar and from Sumartin to Makarska.
- Seasonal ferries to Split from Bol and Milna.
- Internal flights to Zagreb from Brac airport (April - October).
Tourism
See individual port entries.
Links
For other useful websites, see Croatia.
References
See Croatia.
Comments
We welcome users' contributions to the Wiki. Please click on Comments to view other users' comments, add your own personal experiences or recommend any changes to this page following your visit.
Verified by
Date of member's last visit to Brač and this page's details validated:
- July 2005 --Athene of Lymington
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