Zavalatica
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Revision as of 11:32, 21 August 2018
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The small harbour of Zavalatica is situated on the S coast of the island of Korcula in Croatia, three miles ENE of the harbour of Brna. The harbour is at the head of a S-facing inlet, partially protected by a breakwater extending from the W side of the inlet. It offers a useful port of call for yachts cruising the S coast of the island and has good shelter in all but S winds. However, mooring options are limited as the harbour is packed with moorings along most of its quayed area.
Charts
British Admiralty | 1574 |
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Croatian | MK22 MK23 |
Imray | M26 (Split to Dubrovnik) |
Weather
Diurnal winds among the islands are mostly moderate during the summer months, predominantly from NW and rarely exceeding force 4/5, although gusting is common in narrow channels between islands and on the lee side of headlands. At night, katabatic winds off the mountains affect some of the islands close to the mainland 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 coast from Rijeka down to Zadar, although its effects can be felt as far south as Split.
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.
Passages
See Croatia.
Communication
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
There are no dangers in the approach. The harbour is situated on the W side of a wooded peninsula, extensively developed with holiday homes, that protects it from E. Depths in the approach are 10.0 -12.0 metres and in the harbour range from 2.0 metres on the quays to 7.0 metres in the centre of the harbour.
Entrance
Korcula Town is the nearest year-round port of entry.
Berthing
Breakwater
Anchorages
It is not possible to anchor off the harbour in view of the depths.
U. Žitna
Amenities
Facilities | |
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Water | None |
Electricity | None |
Toilets | None |
Showers | None |
Laundry | None |
Garbage | Bins near the quay |
Supplies | |
Fuel | None |
Bottled gas | |
Chandlers | |
Services | |
Repairs | |
Internet | None |
Mobile connectivity | |
Vehicle rentals | None |
Health |
Provisioning
Minimarkets in the village.
Eating out
Restaurants and café/bar in the village.
Transportation
Local bus service to Korcula Town.
Tourism
The village ashore is attractive and there are some good walks in the hills around, but otherwise there is little to do here.
Links
Also see Croatia.
References
See Croatia.
Comments
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Date of member's last visit to Zavalatica and this page's details validated:
- August 2005 --Athene of Lymington
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