Trstenik

With strong northerlies predicted by our Windy app, we pre-empted them by heading up the coast of Croatia and soon anchored at the small village of Trstenik in the protection of a hook on the mainland of Croatia on July 16th (N42°54.998' E017°24.029').

The harbour has room for a very small number of yachts, and at 1 point, there were also 3 large tourist boats tied to each other at the dock.

Jordan climbed the adjacent hill and snapped a few photos of Sea Turtle, Breakaway, and the other yacht anchored.

Village in the Med

Vineyards covered the hillsides and the product was offered on the menus or at wine tasting spots in the peaceful village. We strolled past small fishboats on the pier, bathers sunning on the pebble beach, and past an abundance of beautifully coloured flowers that all created an ambiance of tranquility.

Bright pinks

Pale oranges

Fish nets and boats

The weather prediction was accurate. Winds with strong gusts and heavy rain howled through the rigging as thunder and lightning intensified the foreboding night. One of the 3 boats dragged out of the harbour and they had to come back and re-anchor.