Pomena
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The harbour of Pomena lies on the NW coast of the island of Mljet in Croatia, protected from N by the small island of 
Pomestak [[Pomena#Pomestak|Pomestak]] 42°47.612'N, 017°20.569'E . Together with Polače just over a mile due E, Pomena is one of two convenient harbours where one can safely leave a boat for a visit to the attractions of the Mljet National Park. Although an attractive inlet and in a beautiful wooded setting, Pomena is rather less undeveloped than Polače, with a large tourist hotel, Hotel Odisej, a campsite and a regular flow of tripper boats from Korčula and the mainland. Mooring options are confined to the quays of the restaurants on the E side of the inlet, the quay next to the Hotel Odisej on the W side of the inlet, or anchoring off at the island of O. Pomestak 200 metres N of the entrance to the inlet with a line ashore to the island. Shelter in Pomena is good in most conditions, although some swell creeps in with fresh W/NW winds and the harbour would probably become untenable with very strong winds from that direction.
Charts
See Southern Dalmatia.
Weather
See Croatia.
Passages
See Croatia.
Communication
Add here VHF channel for the coastguard, harbor masters. etc.
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
There are numerous hazards in the approach to Pomena and careful attention to the chart is needed. Closer in, the main hazards in the approach from the W and the N are the two islets between the island of O. Pomestak [[Pomena#O. Pomestak|O. Pomestak]] 42°47.612'N, 017°20.569'E opposite Pomena and the peninsula to the W. The more northerly of the two can be left on either side, but a yacht should not attempt to pass between the second islet, Galicija [[Pomena#Galicija|Galicija]] 42°47.501'N, 017°20.102'E , and O. Pomestak.
In the approach from E, to the S of O. Pomestak, note that there are shoals extending both from the coast of Mljet and from O. Pomestak at the entrance to Pomena bay. A course halfway between the two has safe depths of 6.0 metres. Shelter once in the bay of Pomena is good in most conditions, although an uncomfortable swell creeps in with fresh to strong W/NW winds. In this situation, the anchorage on the S side of O. Pomestak or in Uvala Lokva is better.
Entrance
Korčula (town) or Dubrovnik are the nearest year-round ports of entry.
Berthing
Yachts visiting Pomena have two berthing options and two anchorages, depending on whether the crews wish to eat ashore or not:
Restaurant quay
Hotel Odisej quay
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
N of the harbour
O. Pomestak [[Pomena#O. Pomestak|O. Pomestak]] 42°47.612'N, 017°20.569'E , 200 metres N of the harbour. Anchor in 8.0 - 10.0 metres and take a line ashore to the island. Holding is good in mud and weed. Shelter here is excellent in virtually all conditions, although there is occasional wash from tripper boats and ferries.
Uvala Lokva
Amenities
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| Water |  Restaurant quay [[Pomena#Restaurant quay|Restaurant quay]] for restaurant patrons
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| Electricity |  Restaurant quay [[Pomena#Restaurant quay|Restaurant quay]] for restaurant patrons
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| Toilets | N/A (Not Available) |
| Showers | N/A |
| Laundry | N/A |
| Garbage | Bins for use by yachts 200 metres NE along the track from the end of Restaurant quay |
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| Fuel | N/A |
| Bottled gas | None |
| Chandlers | None |
| Services | |
| Repairs | N/A |
| Internet | WiFi for for restaurant patrons in Restaurant quay, in the Hotel Odisej quay, and in most of the cafes and restaurants |
| 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 [[Pomena#In the Town|In the Town]] Cycle rental only
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Provisioning
in the town [[Pomena#in the town|in the town]] 42°47.264'N, 017°20.545'E Two small minimarkets.
Eating out
[[Pomena# | ]] 42°47.333'N, 017°20.669'E Several restaurants on the E quay, all with their own moorings.
[[Pomena# | ]] 42°47.255'N, 017°20.604'E Restaurant and café/bar in the hotel.
Transportation
Tourism
Pomena is within 15-20 minutes walking distance of the ‘must see’ attractions of Mljet Island, 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 100 kuna (2014) per person is payable for visiting the lakes (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.
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
- Pomena at the Wikipedia
See Croatia.
References
See Croatia.
Comments
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Date of member's last visit to Pomena and this page's details validated:
- July 2014 --Athene of Lymington
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