Full Description & Details
The Harbour of Hvar, operated as Nauticki Centar Hvar, is the main harbour of Hvar Town on the island of Hvar in central Dalmatia. It is a popular stop for yachts, with a town quay at the east side of the bay and mooring buoys off the west quay. The harbour is a summer port of entry, and the town centre is car-free, with a fortress, a 15th-century Franciscan monastery, and the Hvar Public Theatre nearby. Shelter is good except in strong south and southwest winds, when it becomes uncomfortable.
The harbour has space for only about 20 yachts on laid moorings along the town quay, with depths of 3.0 to 4.0 metres. These moorings are often occupied by midday during the season, so early arrival is recommended, especially in late July and August. There are water and electricity points along the quay, and toilets, showers, and a launderette are at the northeast corner of the main square, next to the cathedral. The mooring area is subject to frequent wash from ferries and hydrofoils.
About 20 mooring buoys are laid off the west quay in depths over 3.0 metres; yachts pick up a buoy and take their own line ashore. Fenders are essential because the buoys are close together. Anchoring is not allowed within the bay. The marina has a restaurant, and the town offers numerous restaurants and cafes along the Riva.
The maximum length is 15 metres and maximum draught is 5 metres. The harbour office works daily from 06:00 to 22:00, and the VHF channel is 09.
How to get there
There are no dangers in the immediate approach to Hvar Town. From the south, note shoals extending off the islet of Otok Jerolim, the easternmost of the Pakleni Islands. The passage between the islet of Galesnik, half a mile south of the town, and the island coast has depths of only 5.0 metres and should be used only in settled weather.
The harbour is a summer port of entry; at other times, Split or Korcula are the nearest year-round ports of entry. Contact Nauticki Centar Hvar on VHF channel 09 for berth assignment. The harbour office is at Riva bb, 21450 Hvar, phone +385 21 717 282, email [email protected].
The town is accessible by road and ferry, with the nearest airport on the island at Hvar (no scheduled flights) or at Split on the mainland, about 40 kilometres away.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum length and draught for berths at Nauticki Centar Hvar?
The maximum length is 15 metres and the maximum draught is 5 metres, though depths along the town quay are typically 3.0 to 4.0 metres.
How many berths are available at Nauticki Centar Hvar and how do I secure one?
There are about 20 laid moorings along the town quay and about 20 mooring buoys off the west quay. Berths are often occupied by midday during the season, so early arrival is recommended, especially in July and August.
What facilities are available at Nauticki Centar Hvar?
The marina provides water and electricity points along the quay, toilets, showers, a launderette, and a restaurant. The town centre, a short walk away, has shops, a market, and many restaurants and cafes.
Is anchoring allowed in the harbour at Hvar?
No, anchoring is not allowed within the bay. Use the mooring buoys off the west quay or the laid moorings along the town quay.
What is the VHF channel and working hours for Nauticki Centar Hvar?
The harbour works on VHF channel 09. The office is open daily from 06:00 to 22:00, and you can also call +385 21 717 282 or email [email protected].
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