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+ | | lat=43.025984| lon=17.02898 | ||
+ | | name= Lovište | ||
+ | | zoom= 14 | ||
| image= LovisteAerial.jpg | | image= LovisteAerial.jpg | ||
- | | imagetext= | + | | imagetext= Lovište bay from the S (anchorage at top) |
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- | + | | summary=The wide bay of [[Lovište]] lies on the NW tip of the [[Pelješac|Peljesac Peninsula]] on the Adriatic coast of [[Croatia]], around four miles N of the island of [[Korčula]] and seven miles S of the island of [[Hvar]]. | |
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- | The wide bay of Lovište lies on the NW tip of the Peljesac Peninsula on the Adriatic coast of [[Croatia]], around four miles N of the island of [[ | + | |
- | + | It is a popular anchorage for yachts on passage between [[Dubrovnik]] and the islands of [[Korčula]], [[Hvar]], [[Vis]] and [[Brač]]. The best anchorage is in the [[#NW end of Lovište bay|NW part of the bay]], although in settled weather, it is possible to anchor off or go stern/bows-to at the small settlement of Loviste at the [[#SE corner of Lovište bay|SE corner of the bay]]. | |
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- | + | ==Charts== | |
+ | ''See [[Southern Dalmatia#Charts|Southern Dalmatia]]''. | ||
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+ | ''See [[Croatia#Weather|Croatia]]''. | ||
- | == | + | ==Passages== |
- | + | ''See [[Croatia#Passages|Croatia]]''. | |
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- | + | ==Islands== | |
- | + | * [[Korčula]] | |
- | + | * [[Brač]] | |
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- | == | + | ==Communication== |
+ | {{Green|Add here VHF channel for the coastguard, harbor masters. etc.}} | ||
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''. | ''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''. | ||
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- | The bay of Loviste (also known as Uvala Luka, of which there are confusingly numerous examples in Croatia) is situated two miles S of the headland of the same name at the tip of the Peljesac Peninsula. | + | The bay of [[Loviste]] (also known as '''Uvala Luka''', of which there are confusingly numerous examples in Croatia) is situated two miles S of the headland of the same name at the tip of the Peljesac Peninsula. In the approach from the S, a yacht needs to navigate the numerous islets off the island of [[Korčula]] before rounding the long headland of Rt Osicac and heading NE for 1.5 miles into the bay. |
- | + | From the N the entrance is equidistant from the headlands of Loviste and Osicac. There is a light structure on the N side of the entrance Fl R 3 s. There can be disturbed seas in the entrance in strong NW/W winds. | |
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- | + | ==Berthing== | |
- | + | No Ports. | |
===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ||
None. | None. | ||
- | == | + | ==Anchorages== |
- | + | {{poi | lat= 43.02987|lon=17.02741 | |
- | + | | type= anchorage | |
+ | | name=NW end of Lovište bay | ||
+ | | altname= | ||
+ | | url = | ||
+ | | zoom= 16 | ||
+ | | image= LovisteAnchorage.jpg | ||
+ | | imagetext= The anchorage at the NW end of Lovište bay | ||
+ | | text= The best spot to anchor is in the cove at the NW corner of the bay, where there is a good shelter from the prevailing winds. Anchor in 6.0 - 6.7 metres wherever there is space. The holding is good in sand and mud. During the season, the anchorage is busy with yachts on passage and a charge is usually made. Alternatively, in settled weather, it is possible to anchor in similar depths off the hamlet of Loviste at the [[#SE corner of Lovište bay|SE corner of the bay]]. | ||
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- | == | + | {{poi | lat= 43.02485|lon=17.03321 |
- | + | | type= anchorage | |
+ | | name= SE corner of Lovište bay | ||
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+ | | url = | ||
+ | | zoom= 15 | ||
+ | | image= | ||
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+ | | text= There is a short pier here and a yacht of moderate draft may be able to go alongside or stern/bows-to the adjoining quay if there is space. Depths on the pier range from 2.5 metre at the root to 5.0 metres at the end. The quays either side have depths of 2.5 metres. | ||
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- | == | + | ==Amenities== |
None. | None. | ||
- | == | + | ==Provisioning== |
- | === | + | {{mark | type= provisions |name= In the Lovište town |text= Small provisions shops.}} |
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- | ==== | + | ==Eating out== |
- | + | * In the Lovište town | |
+ | : {{mark |name= | type= eatingout | text=Café/bar.}} | ||
+ | * SE corner of Lovište bay | ||
+ | : {{mark |name= | type= eatingout | text=Restaurant at the anchorage.}} | ||
- | + | ==Transportation== | |
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Buses to local destinations. | Buses to local destinations. | ||
- | == | + | ==Tourism== |
- | + | There is not much ashore. The anchorage is the main attraction. | |
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* {{wikipedia|Lovište}} | * {{wikipedia|Lovište}} | ||
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- | ''For other useful websites, see [[Croatia# | + | ''For other useful websites, see [[Croatia#Links|Croatia]]''. |
- | ==References | + | ==References== |
- | ''See [[Croatia# | + | ''See [[Croatia#References|Croatia]]''. |
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- | + | * Data compiled from web research (please update if possible) --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] | |
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- | * Data compiled from web research (please update if possible) --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] | + | |
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{{Contributors|[[User:Haiqu|Haiqu]], [[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]]}} | {{Contributors|[[User:Haiqu|Haiqu]], [[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]]}} | ||
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Lovište
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The wide bay of Lovište lies on the NW tip of the Peljesac Peninsula on the Adriatic coast of Croatia, around four miles N of the island of Korčula and seven miles S of the island of Hvar.
It is a popular anchorage for yachts on passage between Dubrovnik and the islands of Korčula, Hvar, Vis and Brač. The best anchorage is in the NW part of the bay, although in settled weather, it is possible to anchor off or go stern/bows-to at the small settlement of Loviste at the SE corner of the bay.
Charts
See Southern Dalmatia.
Weather
See Croatia.
Passages
See Croatia.
Islands
Communication
Add here VHF channel for the coastguard, harbor masters. etc.
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
The bay of Loviste (also known as Uvala Luka, of which there are confusingly numerous examples in Croatia) is situated two miles S of the headland of the same name at the tip of the Peljesac Peninsula. In the approach from the S, a yacht needs to navigate the numerous islets off the island of Korčula before rounding the long headland of Rt Osicac and heading NE for 1.5 miles into the bay.
From the N the entrance is equidistant from the headlands of Loviste and Osicac. There is a light structure on the N side of the entrance Fl R 3 s. There can be disturbed seas in the entrance in strong NW/W winds.
Berthing
No Ports.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
NW end of Lovište bay
SE corner of Lovište bay
Amenities
None.
Provisioning
In the Lovište town [[Lovište#In the Lovište town|In the Lovište town]] Small provisions shops.
Eating out
- In the Lovište town
- [[Lovište# | ]] Café/bar.
- SE corner of Lovište bay
- [[Lovište# | ]] Restaurant at the anchorage.
Transportation
Buses to local destinations.
Tourism
There is not much ashore. The anchorage is the main attraction.
Links
- Lovište at the Wikipedia
For other useful websites, see Croatia.
References
See Croatia.
Comments
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Verified by
Date of member's last visit to Lovište and this page's details validated:
- Data compiled from web research (please update if possible) --Athene of Lymington
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