Sobra
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 Sobra harbour from NE | |
The harbour of Sobra lies in a wide bay on the NE coast of the island of Mljet in Croatia, three miles four miles WNW of the harbour of Okuklje. Sobra is the island’s main ferry port, with regular ferries to Dubrovnik and Korcula from the ferry jetty in the NE corner of the bay and a nearby fuel berth. The harbour is not much frequented by yachts, being less attractive than most of the other harbours on the island, but it has a small V-shaped quay off the village in the SW corner of the bay where a yacht can moor bows or stern-to using the anchor if there is space or pick up the mooring lines of one of the restaurants. Shelter on the quay is good in winds from NW round to S but poor in NE and E winds. In fact, with anything E in the wind the quay becomes uncomfortable because of swell.
Charts
- British Admiralty
- 1580
- Croatian charts
- MK24
- MK25
- Imray
- M26 (Split to Dubrovnik)
Weather
See Croatia.
Passages
See Croatia.
Communication
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
There are no hazards in the immediate approach to Sobra. The lighthouse on the headland on the W side of the bay is a conspicuous landmark, although note if arriving from W that there is a reef 50 metres off it. The headland on the E side of the bay shelters the ferry quay on its S side. The quay of the village is located in the SW corner of the bay, 500 metres SSE of a rocky spit extending from the W side of the bay. Depths in the bay are considerable and only fall to suitable depths for mooring at the quay.
Entrance
Korcula Town or Dubrovnik are the nearest year-round ports of entry.
Berthing
Yachts visiting Sobra have just three berthing options:
- Village quay
- The quay at the village at the SW end of the bay has two laid moorings owned by the Konoba Lanterna (identifiable by the umbrellas on the quay). Depths at the moorings are 4.0 - 5.0 metres. Obviously if you use the mooring lines, you must eat in the restaurant. Alternatively, it is possible (though unlikely in view of the numerous moorings buoys) that you may find space to use your anchor to go stern or bows-to the quay. Note that depths are variable along the quay and you must pick your spot carefully. You will be dropping anchor in 10.0 -12.0 metres and the holding is only moderate in sand and shingle, so this option not recommended in unsettled weather. Wifi in the restaurant.
- Villa Mungos catwalks
- There are two white-painted catwalks off the Villa Mungos restaurant and apartment complex, 300 metres N of the village quay. There are two mooring lines on each catwalk, enabling four yachts to moor up here. Depths at the moorings are 4.0 - 5.0 metres. Again, if you use the mooring lines, you are expected to eat in the restaurant. Electricity and wifi available.
- NW anchorage
- There is a possible anchorage in the bight in the NW corner of the bay, NE of the large fish farm. Anchor in 8.0 - 10.0 metres, taking a line ashore if possible. Holding is moderate to good in sand and weed. The surroundings are not very attractive in view of the fish farm. Shelter is good in all but strong E or S winds. The rest of the bay is too deep for anchoring.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
See above.
Yacht Repairs and Services
None.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
Fuel jetty in NE corner of bay, next to ferry berth (0800 - 2200). Depths of 4.5 - 5.0 metres alongside. Water at fuel berth. No electricity.
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
There is not a great deal to do ashore except eat.
Grocery & Supply Stores
Small provisions shop near the quay.
Eateries
- Three restaurants in the village, two with their own moorings.
- Konoba Lanterna has been recommended for helpful service.--Athene of Lymington
Internet/WiFi
Wifi in some of the restaurants.
Laundry
None.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Car and scooter rental outlet in the village.
Garbage Disposal
Bins near the quay.
Transportation
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
- Sobra at the Wikipedia
See Croatia.
References
See Croatia.
Comments
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Verified by
Date of member's last visit to Sobra and this page's details validated:
- July 2014 --Athene of Lymington
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