BrendanS
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Anchoring costs advice in Croatia
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charles_reed
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Having spent a couple of seasons in Croatia, I have to say your question is almost unanswerable in a short spiel.
The majority of anchorages (and there are a lot) in Croatia are free, I've even anchored in a number of National Parks for free.
In short, avoid the popular anchorages and avoid going there June to Sept (when crowding and profiteering are at their peak) - Split/Trogir, the Kornati are expensive, for your boat around €100 equivalent. Usually it's best to avoid buoyed areas as they'll often be chargeable, though when provided by a restaurant ashore they're included in the cost of the meal. If eating out avoid fish - it was about €50/kg - generally cuisine is unimpressive.
Marinas are extremely expensive, but very good. If you're interested and like to PM me I'll give you a list of anchorages I've used without being charged - as you can gather I don't believe in spending money on anchoring.
The majority of anchorages (and there are a lot) in Croatia are free, I've even anchored in a number of National Parks for free.
In short, avoid the popular anchorages and avoid going there June to Sept (when crowding and profiteering are at their peak) - Split/Trogir, the Kornati are expensive, for your boat around €100 equivalent. Usually it's best to avoid buoyed areas as they'll often be chargeable, though when provided by a restaurant ashore they're included in the cost of the meal. If eating out avoid fish - it was about €50/kg - generally cuisine is unimpressive.
Marinas are extremely expensive, but very good. If you're interested and like to PM me I'll give you a list of anchorages I've used without being charged - as you can gather I don't believe in spending money on anchoring.
affinite
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Id be interested in that list please ?. We are taking a week in May to move up from Dubrovnik to Kastela Marina near Trogir. Then it is costing me 900 euro to keep the boat in Kastella for 7 weeks until we go back out to cruise the familly back down to (relatively) inexpensive Ionian again.
BTW Split marina is 2000 euros for the same period (70% uplift in high season) PS our is only a 34 footer
BTW Split marina is 2000 euros for the same period (70% uplift in high season) PS our is only a 34 footer
Jobs_a_ good_ un
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Sir you are a cad and a bounder
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Oliveoyl
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Our favourite anchorages:
The islands in the South:
Mjlet, where Odysseus stayed for 7 years ( and I understand why).Interesting monastery on "island within island", in national park. Good hiking.Anchorage at Luka Polace was a bit blustery on the 2 occasions we stayed there. Restos also offer swinging moorings, but with obligation to eat there.A few shops, no fresh meat.
Korcula, birth place of Maro Polo (?). The town is tiny but beautiful, and if you have the chance to hear the locals doing their a capella stuff, it's magic. Good anchorage at Uvala Luka, 10 minutes walk from town
Hvar - island - marina and town of Vrboska subject to mini tsunamis, but don't be put off . Marina (fairly full even out of season, with chip cards for sanitary facilities , first time I saw that in Dalmatia). Town quay a bit further into the inlet with water and elec, but no sanitaries (which probably explains the chip cards)
Hvar town - never managed to get there, but if it's absolutely on the do list, read the pilot books or go to:
St Klement island, just across from Hvar. In summer, a taxi boat links the island with Hvar. Go to the ACI marina on the N side, or to the anchorage in Uvala Vinogradisce on the S side. When we were there, the marina showers were accessible to all, so a quick dinghy ride and 5 min walk gets you sparkly clean. If you choose the marina, beware the drunken marinero - takes your lines, but is a danger to all shipping.
Eat at Toto's - they have an extensive menu, from democratic pizza to overpriced fish. They can also sell bread if you're running short.
The islands of Vis and Lastovo left me somewhat underwhelmed, but that's a very personal opinion (as is all the rest, of course)
The island of Brac has it's tourist resorts (Supetar - St Peter) but one of our absolute favourites is the anchorage / swinging moorings at Bobovisce.Good resto in the village,( short dinghy ride, + 5 minutes walk)
The island of Solta is also one of our favourites - use the village quay in Maslinica,or anchor round the corner in Sesula creek, and walk over the hill to Maslinica, where the resto has been acquired by a Croat returning from many years in Australia
Zapping up the coast, our next best place was Sibenik. History / architecture on a par with the other famous towns, but on a smaller scale. Town quay, fairly Tito-ish, with water but no elec, and no sanitaries. For anyone with time to spare, well worth the trip up the river Krka to the waterfalls. Marina at the foot of the falls, but also possible to anchor.
And that leaves us with the Kornati islands. A lot of tourist propaganda has been published, but basically they're just a bunch of rocks, grazed to death by sheep and goats. Fine if you like lunar landsacapes - we went once and didn't go back. If you're into islands, like trees, birdsong, villages with real people, stay in the south!
Hope this helps
The islands in the South:
Mjlet, where Odysseus stayed for 7 years ( and I understand why).Interesting monastery on "island within island", in national park. Good hiking.Anchorage at Luka Polace was a bit blustery on the 2 occasions we stayed there. Restos also offer swinging moorings, but with obligation to eat there.A few shops, no fresh meat.
Korcula, birth place of Maro Polo (?). The town is tiny but beautiful, and if you have the chance to hear the locals doing their a capella stuff, it's magic. Good anchorage at Uvala Luka, 10 minutes walk from town
Hvar - island - marina and town of Vrboska subject to mini tsunamis, but don't be put off . Marina (fairly full even out of season, with chip cards for sanitary facilities , first time I saw that in Dalmatia). Town quay a bit further into the inlet with water and elec, but no sanitaries (which probably explains the chip cards)
Hvar town - never managed to get there, but if it's absolutely on the do list, read the pilot books or go to:
St Klement island, just across from Hvar. In summer, a taxi boat links the island with Hvar. Go to the ACI marina on the N side, or to the anchorage in Uvala Vinogradisce on the S side. When we were there, the marina showers were accessible to all, so a quick dinghy ride and 5 min walk gets you sparkly clean. If you choose the marina, beware the drunken marinero - takes your lines, but is a danger to all shipping.
Eat at Toto's - they have an extensive menu, from democratic pizza to overpriced fish. They can also sell bread if you're running short.
The islands of Vis and Lastovo left me somewhat underwhelmed, but that's a very personal opinion (as is all the rest, of course)
The island of Brac has it's tourist resorts (Supetar - St Peter) but one of our absolute favourites is the anchorage / swinging moorings at Bobovisce.Good resto in the village,( short dinghy ride, + 5 minutes walk)
The island of Solta is also one of our favourites - use the village quay in Maslinica,or anchor round the corner in Sesula creek, and walk over the hill to Maslinica, where the resto has been acquired by a Croat returning from many years in Australia
Zapping up the coast, our next best place was Sibenik. History / architecture on a par with the other famous towns, but on a smaller scale. Town quay, fairly Tito-ish, with water but no elec, and no sanitaries. For anyone with time to spare, well worth the trip up the river Krka to the waterfalls. Marina at the foot of the falls, but also possible to anchor.
And that leaves us with the Kornati islands. A lot of tourist propaganda has been published, but basically they're just a bunch of rocks, grazed to death by sheep and goats. Fine if you like lunar landsacapes - we went once and didn't go back. If you're into islands, like trees, birdsong, villages with real people, stay in the south!
Hope this helps
affinite
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Thx Olive/Popeye
absit_omen
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SandraMennem
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Many thanks to everyone for taking the time to reply. We are looking forward to visiting the Dalmatian coast this summer having received your replies.
Capn Pugwash
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Hi Mark,
Have you upped and left Haslar for good? Haven't seen you around for a while!
Happy New year by the way!
Have you upped and left Haslar for good? Haven't seen you around for a while!
Happy New year by the way!
charles_reed
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Unfortunately
the dalmatian coast is the most crowded and expensive.
I would hate for you to draw your conclusions re Croatia and the Croatians from there
the dalmatian coast is the most crowded and expensive.
I would hate for you to draw your conclusions re Croatia and the Croatians from there
