Stari Grad
marina · Hvar · Dalmatia
Stari Grad is a marina on the island of Hvar, in the Dalmatia cruising area.
The nearest settlement is Rudina.
It lies in Starigrad Bay.
The most sheltered bay in central Dalmatia, Greek agricultural plain (UNESCO).
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Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north, north-east (bora), east, south-east (jugo) and south wind.
Partial shelter in south-west, west and north-west wind.
Swell can come in from west to west (272°–280°).
- sheltered
- partly
- exposed
Shelter is estimated from open water and swell, not from wind strength: a strong wind can still gust over the land.
Here, shelter depends on tonight's wind. Seadromy reads the forecast and tells you before you leave.
Seabed, depth and room
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.9 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Tvrdalj Castle: 4 min on foot
- Biankini Palace: 4 min on foot
- Church of St. Stephen: 6 min on foot
- Rudina: 20 min by road
- Dol: 22 min by road
- Selca kod Starog Grada: 23 min by road
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Gradski restoran) 130 m away
- Supermarket (Tommy) 350 m away
- Bus (Stari Grad - Jurjevac) 440 m away
- Parking 260 m away
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In south-west wind: Velika Duboka, 0.2 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Priluka, 7.4 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Uvala Paklina, 0.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Uvala Paklina cove · 0.2 NM by sea
- Banj cove · 0.2 NM by sea
- Velika Duboka cove · 0.2 NM by sea
- Lanterna cove · 0.2 NM by sea
- Zavala mooring field · 0.7 NM by sea
- Uvala Veli Zelenikovac cove · 1.1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Dalmatia by wind
More places – Hvar
- Križna luka cove
- Paklena cove
- Uvala Dubovica cove
- Uvala Mala Stiniva cove
Questions
Is Stari Grad sheltered from the bora?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-east wind.
Is Stari Grad sheltered from the jugo?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Stari Grad?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Stari Grad?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.