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The bay of Igrane lies on the Adriatic coast of [[Croatia]], four miles SE of the harbour of [[Podgora]] and 12 miles NW of the small harbour and anchorage of [[Gradac]]. The island of [[Hvar} is situated eight miles due W of the bay. Igrane is a sleepy village with a modest tourism trade and a fine sandy beach. Visiting yachts can anchor in the bay in 6.0 - 8.0 metres in settled weather, but Igrane is completely open to winds from SW round to E. | The bay of Igrane lies on the Adriatic coast of [[Croatia]], four miles SE of the harbour of [[Podgora]] and 12 miles NW of the small harbour and anchorage of [[Gradac]]. The island of [[Hvar} is situated eight miles due W of the bay. Igrane is a sleepy village with a modest tourism trade and a fine sandy beach. Visiting yachts can anchor in the bay in 6.0 - 8.0 metres in settled weather, but Igrane is completely open to winds from SW round to E. | ||
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Diurnal winds along the coast are mostly moderate during the summer months, predominantly from NW and rarely exceeding force 4/5. At night, katabatic winds off the mountains are a feature of some of the harbours along the NE Adriatic 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 Velebitski channel. It tends to blow less strongly S of Zadar. | Diurnal winds along the coast are mostly moderate during the summer months, predominantly from NW and rarely exceeding force 4/5. At night, katabatic winds off the mountains are a feature of some of the harbours along the NE Adriatic 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 Velebitski channel. It tends to blow less strongly S of Zadar. | ||
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The bay of Igrane lies on the Adriatic coast of Croatia, four miles SE of the harbour of Podgora and 12 miles NW of the small harbour and anchorage of Gradac. The island of [[Hvar} is situated eight miles due W of the bay. Igrane is a sleepy village with a modest tourism trade and a fine sandy beach. Visiting yachts can anchor in the bay in 6.0 - 8.0 metres in settled weather, but Igrane is completely open to winds from SW round to E.
Weather
Diurnal winds along the coast are mostly moderate during the summer months, predominantly from NW and rarely exceeding force 4/5. At night, katabatic winds off the mountains are a feature of some of the harbours along the NE Adriatic 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 Velebitski channel. It tends to blow less strongly S of Zadar.
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.
Charts
- British Admiralty
- 1574
- Croatian
- 100-21
- Imray
- M25
Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Islands
There are no dangers in the approach from N. If approaching from S, note that there is a rocky shoal inshore 1.5 miles SE of the bay. The village church on the hill behind the harbour has a conspicuous square tower.
Berthing Options
Visiting yachts will normally have to anchor off in 6.0 - 8.0 metres, clear of the swimming area. The holding is good in sand and mud. The anchorage becomes uncomfortable in strong winds from any direction and untenable in strong southerlies.
It may be possible to tie up alongside on the inside of the short pier on the W side of the bay if it is clear. Depths along the pier range from 4.0 metres at the end to 2.0 metres at the root. There is a tiny harbour just N of the pier, which is only suitable for small day boats.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Yacht Repairs and Services
None.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
None.
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
Other than walking in the Biokovo mountain range behind the town or repairing to the nearby beaches, there is not much to do in Igrane bay except chill out.
Grocery & Supply Stores
Some small provisions shops in the town.
Eateries
Several cafes and restaurants in the village.
nternet/WiFi
From internet cafes.
Laundry
None.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
None.
Garbage Disposal
Bins in the village.
Transportation
List transportation (local and/or international.)
Routes/Passages To/From
See Croatia.
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
External Links
- Igrane at the Wikipedia
For other useful websites, see Croatia.
References & Publications
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.
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Date of member's last visit to Igrane and this page's details validated:
- Data compiled from web research (please update if possible)--Athene of Lymington 16:16, 8 August 2011 (BST)
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