Drvenik Veli
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Drvenik Veli is a small island which lies two miles off the mainland coast of Croatia six miles SW of the harbour of Trogir and 14 miles WSW of the port of Split. A mile to the W is the smaller island of Drvenik Mali, which has only rather exposed day anchorages. With a population of only 168, the island survives on fishing, simple agriculture and, increasingly, tourism.
The island has just one harbour on its NW side and two anchorages on its SW and E coasts respectively. The harbour is sheltered in all conditions, although strong NW winds send in a swell.
A construction of a marina had begun there in the 1990s but it was abandoned some time later on. A breakwater extending from the N side of the inlet and a small pier at the E at the head of the inlet are the only leftovers from this development.
As of 2018 the municipal quay next to the ferry landing is under reconstruction. It looks like there is at least 4m depth along it, but it's unclear whether these works would bring some new berths for visiting yachts.
Charts
| British Admiralty | 2712, 2774 |
|---|---|
| Croatian | MK16 |
| Imray | M26 (Split to Dubrovnik) |
Weather
See Croatia.
Passages
See Croatia.
Islands
Communication
None
The approach to the harbour of Luka Drvenik is free of dangers. Note, however, the islet, O. Malta, in the channel between Drvenik Veli and Drvenik Mali islands, one mile due W of the entrance to the inlet. Depths are considerable in the outer part of Luka Drvenik, with over 15 metres at the harbour entrance.
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
Luka Drvenik is the only berthing option on the island. Most of the quay here is filled with small craft moorings, and the part with the iron lateral guides is used by the ferry a few times a day.
Breakwater
Whenever possible yachts berth alongside on the inside of the breakwater. The depth is 2.5 - 8 metres. In this case there is place for about 4-5 yachts there.
Someone placed a banner at the breakwater suggesting visiting yachts to moor bows or stern-to using their anchors. This is supposedly only possible in settled weather as the holding isn't good enough as the bottom is just covered by relatively thin layer of the sand covering limestone slabs. You will be dropping your anchor in 12-15 metres.
The breakwater is in a good condition, albeit it's completely abandoned: there are no mooring lines here, no water/electricity. No charge is collected for mooring either.Pier
N quay projecting section
N quay projecting section [[Drvenik Veli#N quay projecting section|N quay projecting section]] 43°27.105'N, 016°08.675'E Anchorages
Luka Drvenik
U. Mala Luka
U. Krknjas
Amenities
| Facilities | |
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| Water | None |
| Electricity | None |
| Toilets | None |
| Showers | None |
| Laundry | None |
| Garbage | In the village - bins at the head of the harbour |
| Supplies | |
| Fuel | None |
| Bottled gas | None |
| Chandlers | None |
| Services | |
| Repairs | None |
| Internet | |
| Mobile connectivity | |
| Vehicle rentals | None |
| Health | |
Provisioning
In the village -- a small grocery store next to the ferry landing.
Eating out
A couple of restaurants in the village
Transportation
Daily ferries to Trogir on mainland.
Tourism
Very little. It’s a place to chill out.
Links
- Drvenik Veli at the Wikipedia
For other useful websites, see Croatia.
References
See Croatia.
Comments
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Verified by
Date of member's last visit to Drvenik Veli and this page's details validated:
- July 2015 --Athene of Lymington
- Sep 2018 --Vadim
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