Hvar (town)
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The harbour of the of Hvar Town, the main harbour of Hvar Island, is one of the most popular destinations in the Croatian islands, both by land tourists and by yachtsmen. Much of its popularity is due to its picturesque Venetian architectural heritage clustered inside 13th-century town walls. Cars are banned from the town centre, making the town a delight to explore on foot. Among its numerous attractions are a spectacularly sited fortress, 15th-century Franciscan monastery and several impressively decorated palaces and mansions, testimony to the skills of Hvar stonemasons.
The harbour has space for only 20 or so yachts on laid moorings along its town quay and the anchorage off it becomes impossibly crowded in July and August. An early arrival during these months is essential and even then you risk being sandwiched in the anchorage between later arrivals. Shelter in the harbour is good except in strong S and SW winds when it becomes very uncomfortable.
Charts
See Central Dalmatia.
Weather
See Croatia.
Passages
See Croatia.
Communication
Lučka ispostava Hvar
- Phone: +385 (21) 741 007
- Web: http://www.mppi.hr/default.aspx?id=7592
- Address: 21450 Hvar, p/p 35, Obala Fabrika 29
- Working hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-15:00
- see also http://www.lucka-uprava-sdz.hr/o-nama/popis-luka-pod-nadleznoscu-lusdz/luka/1204
Nautički centar Hvar [[Hvar (town)#Nautički centar Hvar|Nautički centar Hvar]] 43°10.224'N, 016°26.480'E
- VHF: 09
- Phone: +385 (21) 717 282
- Web: http://www.otok-hvar.com/hr/d/1041/nauticki-centar/nauticki-centar-hvar
- Provides an operative management of the harbour: berths, mooring buoys, etc.
There are no dangers in the immediate approach to the town of Hvar. Note, however, that in the approach from the S there are shoals for some distance off the islet of Otok Jerolim, the easternmost of the Pakleni Islands. Also that there are depths of just 5.0 metres in the passage between the islet of Galesnik half a mile S of the town of Hvar and the coast of the island, which should therefore only be used in settled weather.
Entrance
The town of Hvar is a summer port of entry. At other times of year, Split or Korčula are the nearest year-round ports of entry.
Customs landing zone
Customs landing zone [[Hvar (town)#Customs landing zone|Customs landing zone]] 43°10.331'N, 016°26.441'E Berthing
Visiting yachts take a berth where directed by harbour staff (see Nautički centar Hvar above).
Town quay
Visiting yachts moor in the middle of the town quay at the E of the harbour, where depths are 3.0 - 4.0 metres, S of the section reserved for ferries and hydrofoils, the N section is for the water taxis, etc.
There are laid moorings along the quay for around 20 yachts to go stern or bows-to. These moorings are often occupied by midday during the season and early arrival is recommended, especially in late July and August when the Italians arrive. There are water and electricity points along the quay. There are toilets, showers and a launderette at the NE corner of the main square, next to the cathedral.
This mooring is subject to frequent wash from ferries and hydrofoils, which is an unavoidable fact of life.Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
Warning: It is not allowed to drop anchor within the bay.
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W quay mooring buoys
W quay mooring buoys [[Hvar (town)#W quay mooring buoys|W quay mooring buoys]] 43°10.213'N, 016°26.317'E There are about 20 mooring buoys laid off the quay on the W side of the bay in depths of more than 3.0 metres, which are available for visiting yachts. Yachts pick up a buoy and take their own line ashore to prevent swinging. t is essential to put out fenders if using these since they are close together. Just N of this are there are a few red buoys for a "free swing" mooring. Usually, these are taken first.
You can tie your dinghy further N at the head of the harbour where the quay is low enough for a more comfortable landing.W off the bay
Note: Beware the swell that can cause a lot of rocking if the wind comes from the south-east.
Amenities
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| Water |  Town quay [[Hvar (town)#Town quay|Town quay]] on the quay
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| Electricity |  Town quay [[Hvar (town)#Town quay|Town quay]] on the quay
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| Toilets | WC/showers [[Hvar (town)#WC/showers|WC/showers]] 43°10.352'N, 016°26.597'E public (paid) toilets / showers / laundry (self service) in the main square next to the marketplace
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| Showers | see above |
| Laundry | see above |
| Garbage | Near the harbour |
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| Fuel |  INA [[Hvar (town)#INA|INA]] 43°09.975'N, 016°26.696'E Fuel berth in a small inlet on E side of bay 500 metres S of harbour (0600 - 2200).Depths of only 1.8 metres alongside |
| Bottled gas | None |
| Chandlers | None |
| Services | |
| Repairs |  Town quay [[Hvar (town)#Town quay|Town quay]] Basic emergency repairs only
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| Internet | WiFi in internet cafes |
| Mobile connectivity | Is there mobile telephone signal such as G4, G3, GPRS on the island? How strong is the signal? Are there any blind spots? |
| Vehicle rentals |  In the town [[Hvar (town)#In the town|In the town]] rental outlets
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Provisioning
Konzum [[Hvar (town)#Konzum|Konzum]] 43°10.364'N, 016°26.633'E -- a supermarket next to the main square, behind the bus station (on Su until 13:00)
Tommy [[Hvar (town)#Tommy|Tommy]] 43°09.986'N, 016°26.825'E -- a supermarket on S from the W quay, close to the fuel station
In the town [[Hvar (town)#In the town|In the town]] Several butchers and other provisions shops in the town. Fruit and vegetable market. Fish market.
Eating out
- In the town
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[[Hvar (town)# | ]] Several restaurants and café/bars ashore.
Transportation
- Daily ferries to Split.
- Occasional ferries to Rijeka and Dubrovnik.
- Local buses to island destinations.
Tourism
The town of Hvar has numerous attractions. Its main square of Trg Sveti Stjepana is one of the largest in the islands. At its E end is the impressive bell tower of the 16th-century Cathedral of Sv. Stjepan and its Bishop’s Treasury museum. Around the square are imposing Gothic and Renaissance palaces.
On the S side of the square is the 17th century Arsenal, subsequently adapted as one of the earliest theatres in the country. S of the harbour in a small cove is a 15th-century Franciscan Monastery with a Renaissance cloister, fine church paintings and an interesting museum with early charts.
To walk off a good lunch, climb to the Fortress Spanjol on the summit of a hill overlooking the harbour for fantastic views over the Pakleni Islands.
Links
- Hvar (town) at the Wikipedia
- Wikivoyage
- Tourism board of the town of Hvar -- official site
- Noonsite
For other useful websites, see Croatia.
References
See Croatia.
Comments
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Date of member's last visit to Hvar (town) and this page's details validated:
- August 2005 --Athene of Lymington
- May 2013 --Zevbahdy of London
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