Velji Lago
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 Yachts on Hotel Solitudo quay |
The harbour of Velji Lago is situated at the W end of the island of Lastovo in Croatia. Formerly a military harbour, the quay at the SE end of Velji Lago bay - at the tiny settlement of Ubli — is now the ferry terminal as well as the temporary berth for visiting yachts clearing in or out of the country.
At the N end of the bay is the large Hotel Solitudo, which has developed the adjacent quay for visiting yachts, with around 20 laid moorings, water and electricity. Finally, at the NW corner is a perfectly sheltered cove, formerly used as a naval harbour, which offers a peaceful anchorage in all conditions. Shelter in the harbour is good in all but strong SW winds when there is an uncomfortable swell, but shelter can be found in these conditions in the NW cove.
The harbour is a good base for a visit to the town of Lastovo, the island's capita, along a hilly road 8 km E.
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.
Entry to Velji Lago is from the W side of Lastovo Island. There are several islets and shoals to be negotiated in the approach and careful attention to the chart is needed. Approaching from the S, the deep channel between Lastovo and 
Mrcara [[Velji Lago#Mrcara|Mrcara]] 42°45.594'N, 016°49.189'E can be used. Note that there is a shoal patch extending for some 200 metres off the headland at the S entrance to the bay. Depths in the entrance and over most of the bay are over 30 metres until close inshore.
Entrance
The harbour of Ubli at the SE end of Velji Lago is a year round port of entry.
Berthing
There are two main berthing options plus an anchorage:
Hotel Solitudo
O. Mrcara [[Velji Lago#O. Mrcara|O. Mrcara]] 42°45.594'N, 016°49.189'E , lies the large and conspicuous Hotel Solitudo. The hotel is a short distance E of the road bridge that crosses the shallow channel separating the bay from the inlet of Mali Lago to the N. The quay in front of the hotel has been developed for visiting yachts and has around 20 mooring lines in depths of around 2.0 metres. There are water and electricity points along the quay. Shelter here is good in most conditions, although strong S winds cause an uncomfortable swell and you will need to be well pulled off the quay to avoid damage (especially if your draft is much over 1.5 metres). In these conditions, you are better off in the anchorage Jurjeva luka. The hotel provides toilets, restaurant, café/bar, sauna/jacuzzi and fitness centre.Ubli
At the settlement of Ubli at the SE end of the bay is a quay where a yacht can lie alongside temporarily while clearing in at the adjacent customs and immigration building. Depths on the quay are 4.0 - 5.0 metres.
Note: The ferries from Split and Dubrovnik use this quay as well as commercial vessels, so yachts are not allowed to linger here any longer than necessary to clear in or out.Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
Jurjeva luka
Amenities
| Facilities | |
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| Water |  Hotel Solitudo [[Velji Lago#Hotel Solitudo|Hotel Solitudo]] at the quay
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| Electricity |  Hotel Solitudo [[Velji Lago#Hotel Solitudo|Hotel Solitudo]] at the quay
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| Toilets | In Hotel Solitudo |
| Showers | N/A (Not Available) |
| Laundry | None |
| Garbage | Bins on the quays |
| Supplies | |
| Fuel |  INA station in Ubli [[Velji Lago#INA station in Ubli|INA station in Ubli]] 42°44.658'N, 016°49.486'E at the Ubli quay of at SE end of bay (0600 - 2200)
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| Bottled gas | None |
| Chandlers | None |
| Services | |
| Repairs | N/A |
| Internet | Wifi in Hotel Solitudo |
| 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 | N/A |
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Provisioning
Ubli [[Velji Lago#Ubli|Ubli]] Small grocery store.
Hotel Solitudo [[Velji Lago#Hotel Solitudo|Hotel Solitudo]] Minimarket.
Eating out
[[Velji Lago# | ]] Several restaurants and café/bars ashore.
Transportation
- Regular ferries to Split on the mainland from Ubli quay
- Seasonal high-speed catamarans to Dubrovnik
- Buses from Ubli to Lastovo Town
Tourism
There are good walks from the Hotel Solitudo N along the W side of the beautiful inlet of Mali Lago to the N of the bay. Lastovo Town, a short taxi or bus ride away, is an atmospheric place, with narrow alleys lined with old stone houses climbing up the steep slopes of a natural amphitheatre. Practically every square metre that is not built on is cultivated and the village is enveloped with vineyards and vegetable plots. The main 16th century church of Sts Cosman and Damien is well worth a visit and is filled with paintings and artifacts.
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
- Hotel Solitudo
- The official page of Lastovo Tourist Board
Also see Croatia.
References
See Croatia.
Comments
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Verified by
Date of member's last visit to Velji Lago and this page's details validated:
- August 2005 --Athene of Lymington 17:27, 23 April 2012 (BST)
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