Podgora

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Podgora, Croatia

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	43°14.5′N, 17°04.9′E
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Podgora harbour from NW
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The small harbour of Podgora lies on the Adriatic coast of Croatia, three miles SE of the harbour of Tucepi and five NW of the even smaller harbour and anchorage of Igrane. The islands of Brac and Hvar lie 15 miles to the NW and 12 miles S respectively. In historical times a naval and fishing base, Podgora is now a thriving holiday town and its harbour has been converted into a mini ‘marina’ with space for up to 220 vessels. The ‘marina’ is usually full of local small craft, but visiting yachts can usually find a space stern/bows-to on the quay in the basin immediately to starboard on entry. Shelter in the harbour is good in wind from all directions except SW and SE, when there is a surge.

Local 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.

Approach and Navigation

There are no dangers in the approach from N. If approaching from S, note that there is a rocky ledge extending for 400 metres off Rt Tekla, the headland just under a mile SE of Podgora. There is a white concrete monument on the hill above the harbour, which is visible from some distance off. Once closer in, the long breakwater protecting the harbour from W is conspicuous and the red light structure on the end of it. The harbour is entered from SE. Depths in the entrance are unknown.

Berthing options

Visiting yachts can usually find a berth stern/bows-to on the quay in the basin immediately to starboard on entry. It may be necessary to use your anchor here. Shelter is good except with strong southerlies, when it becomes very uncomfortable and may even be untenable. Depths here are unknown.

Tripper boats use Podgora harbour constantly
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Marinas & Yacht Clubs

See above.

Offshore Islands and Groups

• Brac
• Hvar

Yacht Repairs and Services

None.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

No fuel station. Water and electricity at some berths.

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 Podgora except chill out.

Grocery & Supply Stores

• Several supermarkets and provisions shops in the town.

Eateries

• Several cafes and restaurants along the waterfront.

Internet/WiFi

From internet cafes.

Laundry

None.

Motorbike & Car Rentals

• Outlets in the town.

Garbage Disposal

Some bins near the waterfront.

Transportation

• Buses to Split
• Ferries from Split to Rijeka, Dubrovnik and Ancona (Italy)
• International flights from Split airport (70 kms)

Routes/Passages To/From

Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

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

Links to relevant websites.

• Dalmacija Net
• Podgora website

For other useful websites, see Croatia.

References & Publications

See Croatia.

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:

• Data compiled from web research (please update if possible) --Athene of Lymington 15:38, 8 August 2011 (BST)

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