Navigational Guide to Solta

Navigational map for Solta

MASLINICA (43° 24'N; 16° 12'E), village (pop. 69 in 1991) and inlet on the W coast of the island of Solta.

Approach: Landmarks include the square masonry tower with a cupola exhibiting white and red light (sectors) on Sv Nikola point, the S extremity at the entrance to the cove; Sv Nikola chapel (St Nicholas, elevation 43 m), the hotel (old castle) at the head of the inlet. When effecting approach from the S care should be taken to avoid Kamicic rock (S of Balkun islet). At night the rock is covered by the red sector of the light on Sv Nikola point. The passages between the Polebrnjak and Saskinja islets and between Saskinja and the coast of Solta are shallow (depth up to 3 m) and passable for yachts of light draught only.

Mooring: The inlet is suitable even for protracted stays, since it offers protection from all winds. A reflected swell may creep into the harbour with westerlies. Smaller yachts can lie along- side the quay, the N part of which is reserved for passenger lines. A good anchorage ground for smaller vessels offering pro- tection from the bora and the sirocco is situated S of the har- bour in the adjoining Sesula inlet. Shelter from south-westerlies is to be found along the SE coast of the Balkun islet.

Facilities: Food supplies at local shops. Water in limited supply.

Sights: Tower with loopholes for firearms with adjoining Baroque residence of the Marchi family (1708), now converted into a hotel. On the islet of Stipanska ruins of an Early Christian basilica.

ROGAC (43° 24'N; 16° 18'E), village (pop. about 50 in 1991) and small harbour on the N coast of the island of Solta. Road connec- tion (2 km) with the village of Grohote (pop. 631 in 1991).

Approach: Landmarks include the red quadrangular tower exhibiting a red light on Bad point. Care should be taken when approaching as a shoal extends on the E side of the entrance off Bad point (depths 45 m), the belfry in the village of Grohote and the reddish-brown scar left by a land-slide near the W extremity.

Mooring: The cove affords shelter from all winds except norther- lies and waves churned up by them. Yachts drawing up to 3m can berth at the heads of the two small piers on the W coast. Larger yachts can anchor in the W part of the cove (depths 1216 m). Landing ground of the car-ferry.

Facilities: Food supplies at shops and water; fuel at petrol sta- tion.

Car-ferry line: Rogac Split.

Sights: Remains from Roman times: fortifications, piscina (fish- pond). Defence tower built as protection against Turkish raids (late 17 C). In Grohote numerous Roman fragments built into the walls of the village houses. Early Christian sarcophagi in the cemetrey. Frescoes (14 C) in Sv Mihovil church (St Michael).

NECUJAM (43° 23'N; 16° 19'E), cove on the N coast of Solta and holiday centre.

Approach: See Rogac.

Mooring: The cove is exposed to N wind. Smaller yachts can land at the cement block connected with the coast by a timber pier in Supetar inlet (depth 4 m). Anchorage ground for larger yachts in the middle of the cove (depths 2540 m). The four-point moor is recommended for smaller yachts berthing in the SW part of the cove.

An underwater pipeline (sewer) extends for 750m from Gaj inlet (SE off Rat point) on a bearing of 156°.

Facilities: Food supplies and water at the holiday centre.

Sights: Remains of Roman walls in the E part of the harbour. The poet Marko Marulic (14501524) used to stay in the house adjoining the church. Column commemorating the poet Petar Hektorovic (14871572).

STOMORSKA (43° 22'N; 16° 21'E), village (pop. 117 in 1991) and small inlet on the N coast of Solta.

Approach: Stomorska can be identified by the red iron tower with a metal framework exhibiting a red light on the E extremity at the inlet entrance and by the chapel on the N slope of Vela Straza hill.

Mooring: Sheltered from all wind but the bora is apt to raise waves inside the harbour. Smaller yachts can berth in the east part of the harbour along the quay (depth from 14.7 m).

Facilities: Post office. Food and water in limited supplay.

Sights: Defence tower of the Cindro family. Fragments of antique sarcophagi.

TATINJA (43° 22'N; 16° 17'E), the biggest cove in the middle of the south coast of the island of Solta. Approach: Caution must be exercised whilst entering the cove because of two small rocks: one situated off the W extremity, the other in the middle of the cove in front of the tiny peninsula. Yachts can anchor in the two inlets at the N end (depths 24 m). Facilities: Shops at Grohote (2 km).