Uvala Stobreč
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Uvala Stobreč
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The small village and resort of Stobrec lies at the mouth of the river Zrnovnica on the Adriatic coast of Croatia four miles E of the harbour of Split and 10 miles NW of the small harbour of Omis. Built on a scenic peninsula during the Hellenic period, the town still bears some remains of its former Greek defensive walls. The town’s other claim to fame is as the location for the nearby discovery of a sarcophagus inscription dating from the 3rd century AD and recording the achievements of Lucius Artorius Castus, a Roman commander formerly based in Britain and, according to some sources, the inspiration for the legend of King Arthur.
The bay of Stobrec offers a good anchorage except in strong southerlies and the bay itself is most attractive.
Charts
British Admiralty | 2712 |
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Croatian | 100-21 |
Imray | M25 |
Weather
See Croatia.
Passages
See Croatia.
Islands
Communication
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
The bay of Stobrec is easily identified on the approach from the village houses clustered on the peninsula. A rough breakwater extends for a short distance on the W side of the bay. There are rocky ledges extending 50 metres off the peninsula, which should be given a generous clearance if approaching from W. The breakwater itself has some damaged sections extending underwater from the visible end and this should be given a clearance on the approach of at least 100 metres.
Berthing
Stobrec is best regarded as a sheltered anchorage in the prevailing northerly winds.
Lučica Strožanac
- Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Marina Lav
Anchorages
Anchor inside the breakwater in 4.0 metres. The holding is good in sand and mud. Shelter is good in most conditions except strong S/SE winds, when the whole bay is very uncomfortable. It may also be possible to go alongside the breakwater towards the root if there is space, but this should not be relied on. On the W and E sides of the bay there are small craft harbours with pontoons, but the depths here are too shallow for most yachts.
Amenities
Facilities | |
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Water | in the marina |
Electricity | in the marina |
Toilets | None |
Showers | None |
Laundry | None |
Garbage | in the marina, some bins in the village |
Supplies | |
Fuel | None |
Bottled gas | None |
Chandlers | None |
Services | |
Repairs | None |
Internet | From internet cafes |
Mobile connectivity | |
Vehicle rentals | None |
Health |
Provisioning
A few provisions shops in the village.
Eating out
Several cafes and restaurants along the waterfront.
Transportation
- Buses to Split
- Ferries from Split to Rijeka, Dubrovnik and Ancona (Italy)
- International flights from Split airport (30 kms)
Tourism
Above the village on a hill are a few remains of the former Greek citadel, while a gate in the village is claimed to be only one of its kind preserved in the Adriatic. A replica of the sarcophagus inscription of Lucius Artorius Castus is set into a wall close to the neighbouring coastal village of Podstrana.
Links
- Uvala Stobreč at the Wikipedia
- Dalmacija.net: [1]
- Croatia Tourist Board: [2]
For other useful websites, see Croatia.
References
See Croatia.
Comments
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