Vinogradišće Anchorage Guide

The Anchorage

Vinogradišće is the quieter alternative to Palmižana — one bay further W on Sv. Klement. Mooring buoys are available (fewer than Palmižana). Sandy patches amid Posidonia allow limited anchoring — snorkel to verify before dropping hook. Better atmosphere than the congested Palmižana in peak season. Good holding on sandy spots.

Setting Your Anchor

The bottom at Vinogradišće is primarily sand and posidonia.

1. Approach slowly — deploy at minimum 7:1 scope (56m chain at 8m depth).
2. Drop into wind or current and pay out chain steadily.
3. Set firmly in reverse for 30–60 seconds.
4. Snorkel to verify — confirm no Posidonia. Fines up to €2,000 for anchoring on Posidonia in Croatia.

Recommended anchor types: Rocna, Mantus, Spade.

Overnight Anchoring & Anchor Alarm

Set your GPS anchor alarm to 60m radius. 60m if anchoring on sandy patches. If on a mooring buoy, reduce to 25–30m. The bay is smaller than Palmižana — watch swing circles carefully in moderate crowds. S and SW exposure means Jugo swell reaches the bay; depart in sustained SE.

Best May–June and September–October. In July–August buoys fill by noon — arrive early. The relative quiet compared to Palmižana makes this the preferred choice for couples and families.

Navigation Hazards

• S and SW exposure — Jugo swell enters the cove; depart in sustained SE
• Posidonia throughout — snorkel to find sandy patches before anchoring
• Limited mooring buoys — fill up earlier than Palmižana in peak season

Rules & Regulations

• Permit: No special permit required
• Anchoring fee: Free to anchor on sandy patches
• Mooring buoys: Available — Mooring buoy approx €15–25/night in season
• Maximum stay: 3 days
• Restrictions: No anchoring on Posidonia — mandatory snorkel check before setting. 150m beach exclusion. No tying to trees or rocks.
• Croatian eNautička (MMPI) permit required for all foreign yachts.
• SSVO 2025: 150m beach exclusion zone Jun 15–Sep 15.

Facilities

• Fresh water: Not available
• Fuel: Not available — nearest: Hvar town (3.5nm)
• Restaurant/Konoba: Small seasonal konoba/terrace on the rocks — open Jun–Sep, irregular hours.
• Provisions: None on site — Hvar town (3.5nm)

Skipper's Tips

1. Choose Vinogradišće over Palmižana if you want the same Paklinski atmosphere with half the noise
2. The sunset from the W-facing cove is spectacular — position the boat to face W for the best view
3. Water taxi to Hvar runs from the adjacent cove or by arrangement with the konoba