Polače
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Charts
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Weather
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Passages
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Communication
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The approach from the E is via the two-mile long channel between <a _fcknotitle="true" href="Mljet">Mljet</a> island and the long island of O. Kobrava [[Polače#O. Kobrava|O. Kobrava]] 42°47.353'N, 017°24.923'E to the N, which is entered by leaving the rocky reef of Hrid Kula [[Polače#Hrid Kula|Hrid Kula]] 42°47.219'N, 017°26.069'E (marked with a light structure) to port.
The approach from the N, between <a _fcknotitle="true" href="Mljet">Mljet</a> and the island of O. Moracnik [[Polače#O. Moracnik|O. Moracnik]] 42°47.782'N, 017°24.024'E has two dangers to be avoided: firstly, the islet of Skoljic [[Polače#Skoljic|Skoljic]] 42°47.911'N, 017°23.893'E 200 metres W of the northernmost tip of O. Moracnik has shoals extending for nearly 100 metres W; secondly, on the coast of <a _fcknotitle="true" href="Mljet">Mljet</a> opposite the S end of O. Moracnik there is a rocky spit [[Polače#rocky spit|rocky spit]] 42°47.694'N, 017°23.477'E extending nearly 200 metres into the channel, which could be dangerous in poor visibility.
It is also possible to approach on the N side of O. Kobrava, between it and O. Ovrata [[Polače#O. Ovrata|O. Ovrata]] 42°47.648'N, 017°24.623'E and then between O. Moracnik and O. Tajnik [[Polače#O. Tajnik|O. Tajnik]] 42°47.473'N, 017°23.907'E . This approach is free of dangers and is the one normally used by the ferries.
Entrance
<a _fcknotitle="true" href="Korčula (town)">Korčula (town)</a> or <a _fcknotitle="true" href="Dubrovnik">Dubrovnik</a> are the nearest year-round ports of entry.
Berthing
Yachts visiting Polače have four berthing options, depending on whether the crews wish to eat ashore or not:
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
Amenities
Provisioning
in the village [[Polače#in the village|in the village]] 42°47.244'N, 017°22.273'E Basic provisions shops .
Eating out
[[Polače# | ]] 42°47.193'N, 017°22.825'E Several restaurants (six as of 2014) along the quays, most with their own moorings. Café/bar near the Roman castle ruins.
Transportation
- Ferries via <a _fcknotitle="true" href="Sobra">Sobra</a> to <a _fcknotitle="true" href="Dubrovnik">Dubrovnik</a>
- Local ferries to Trstenik on mainland.
Tourism
In Polače itself the main attractions are the remains of a Roman palace, dating back to the 5th or 6th centuries, which are conspicuous on the W side of the bay. Next, to the ruins are the remains of a 5th century early Christian basilica. However, the ‘must see’ attractions of Mljet Island are the two interconnected lakes, Malo and Veliko Jezero, at the NW end of the island. The lakes are in the national park and an entry fee of 125 kuna (2019) per person is payable on the mooring in Polače or <a _fcknotitle="true" href="Pomena">Pomena</a> (though not if only dining at the restaurants). This price includes entry to the park (valid for a week), a bus to and from Veliko Jezero and access (via a short boat ride) to the former Benedictine monastery of Sv. Marija, which is being steadily restored following damage during Croatia's war of independence and has a cafe and restaurant. It is also possible to walk or cycle the route to and around the lakes (cycles can be hired in the village or at the lakes themselves), which is a much more rewarding if a rather more energetic option. Between the two lakes is a channel dug by the Benedictine monks to provide motive power for a mill from the tidal currents into Veliko Jezero. Depending on the state of the tide, a current can be seen rushing through the shallow sea inlet at the E end of Veliko Jezero, the pleasant walk or cycle to which goes along the S side of the lake. Except when the current is very strong, a ferry boat takes pedestrians and cyclists (with their bikes) across the narrows to enable them to complete the circuit of the lakes. One can also swim through the channel, but beware of the protruding rocks (not marked on any map!)
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on <a href="Cruising Forums">partnering forums</a>. (see link for requirements)
- <a href="http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/tags/croatia.html">Croatia Sailing and Cruising Discussions on Cruisers Forum</a>
Links
- Polače at the Wikipedia
See <a href="Croatia#Links">Croatia</a>.
References
See <a href="Croatia#References">Croatia</a>.
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Date of member's last visit to Polače and this page's details validated: Verified by
- July 2014 --<a href="User:Atheneoflymington">Athene of Lymington</a>
- July 2019 --<a _fcknotitle="true" href="User:Dimrub">User:Dimrub</a>
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