Hodilje

Hodilje is a quiet village located on the Peljesac Peninsula (Sabbioncello), more precisely in the inner part and therefore accessible by sea only by entering the blind channel of Mali Ston.

Berths can be found on both sides of the pier, three meters deep, or along the quay to the west, 2 meters deep. A campground located nearby can be accessed for supplies. For nighttime entry refer to the green flashing light (two seconds) located at the head of the pier. The ports are located within a small bay that has a sandy beach.

This destination is reserved for those who possess the spirit of adventure and are well versed in the dangers found in Croatia and have already sailed in Dalmatia. After entering the Mali Ston Canal (Narenta Canal), about halfway through you can see the bridge that joins the peninsula to Croatia, this structure serves to connect the highway between Dubrovnick and Split without passing through Bosnia, the value is more political than economic.

After the bridge the coast on the left is Bosnian, for those who want to moor here (Neum ports) will have to notify the local police. After the bridge you will be able to see a 20-meter high electric cable and the signaling of a flashing white light beacon (three seconds) to keep to the right. From here to the nearby port of Hodilje pay attention to some islets.

Arriving at these places presents some difficulties and the navigation plan will definitely have to be stretched, but in return in addition to visiting places with still unspoiled nature it is advisable to stop at one of the various restaurants present (at the next port of Mali Ston there is more than one) to eat the local specialty that is mussels.

Mali Ston is a citadel with fortification walls used in the past as the armory of the Republic of Ragusa, given its protected location. In the port of Mali Ston it is advisable to moor in front of the tower, water depth three meters. At the end of the blind channel there are natural salt pans in operation from the time of the Republic of Ragusa when salt was one of the Republic’s major export products.

The Sabbioncello peninsula is one of the most cultivated areas in Dalmatia, especially vineyards and olive groves. The coastline is very indented and there is no shortage of opportunities to find small, enchanting bays. The most famous and well known is Trstenica Bay but the advice is to sail along the coasts and you will find more reserved places.