2019-09-25 Starigrad, Hvar Island to ACI Marina, Split, Croatia
Unfortunately this morning we make our departure from delightful Starigrad as our guests are with us only one more nightMany of the yachts moored overnight have already departed the portWe make our way slowly out of the long narrow bayHeading west we see the barren hills of Brac Island to the northThis morning there is no wind and very calm seasWe head west towards Solta Island where we intend stopping for lunchApproaching one of our favourite bays called StracinskaThis delightful bay on the south eastern coast of Solta is a fabulous anchorage which is great for a swimming stop or overnight stayLunch is servedAfter lunch and a swim we head around to the north towards Split the main town on this part of the Croatian coastSplit which is situated on the mainland of Croatia is the 2nd largest city in the countryBefore heading into the main marina of Split where we have booked a berth for 2 nights, we head around to Split’s commercial portWe arrive at MCI Marine Services where we had telephoned the previous day regarding a mechanical issue with our passerelleIt did not take long for the mechanics to have a look at our issue and temporarily secure our passerelleAfter our 2 nights in Split Marina we will return to MCI to have our passerelle properly fixedWhile around in the commercial port of Split we spot the Hermitage Caves on Marjan Hill. These 15th Century caves are popular with rock climbers and touristsThe caves are surrounded by a beautiful landscape of cliffs, forests and seaBy the caves there is also a Jewish cemetery and a quaint old churchWe head back around to the old town of Split which is well recognised by it’s prominent tower of the Diocletian PalaceWe have booked a couple of nights at the ACI Marina which is conveniently situated near the old town and ferry portAfter radioing ACI we enter the marina and are guided to our berth by one of the marina staffTime for a refreshing drink aboard before going to dinnerWe decide to go to a restaurant very close and in walking distance to the ACI MarinaAt Skipper Pizzeria we order a large pizza to share. It turned out to be the biggest pizza we had ever seen!!Accompanied by a delightful Croatian red ….. perfect!
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