Kastel Stari and Kastel Novi
Region: Central Adriatic
| Position: 43.548333, 16.341667 | Adriatic Sea / Jadransko more
Kastel Stari 43°33'. 7N 16°21 'E Kastel Novi 43°32'.9N 16°20'.5E Charts BA 2772, SC 5767, MK 76, lmray M26 These two delightful stone-built villages have grown together and it is difficult to know where Kastel Stari ends and Kastel Novi begins. Kastel Stari lies to the E of Kastel Novi, and the harbours are approximately )!jM apart. Each village ha
General
Kastel Stari 43°33'. 7N 16°21 'E Kastel Novi 43°32'.9N 16°20'.5E Charts BA 2772, SC 5767, MK 76, lmray M26 These two delightful stone-built villages have grown together and it is difficult to know where Kastel Stari ends and Kastel Novi begins. Kastel Stari lies to the E of Kastel Novi, and the harbours are approximately )!jM apart. Each village has its castle and harbour. Both Kastel Stari and Kastel Novi are popular with holidaymakers but don't let this put you off visiting them. Most of the holidaymakers spend their time on the beaches, leaving the old streets deserted. The harbour at Kastel Stari, with the Dalmacijavino wine depot at the root of the breakwater
Approach
Depths are comparatively shallow along this stretch of coast and there are rocks close offshore to the W of Kastel Novi. The approach is otherwise straightforward. The column topped by a winged horse is a conspicuous mark from seaward. It is located between Kastel ovi and Kastel Stari. Kastel ovi to the W has a conspicuous castle at the root of the mole. Kastel Stari has a light Fl(2)G.4s6m4M at the head of the mole. The Dalmacijavino depot on the harbour wall helps identify Kastel Stari harbour. Kastel Stari
Berth
Tie up along the W side of the pier where there are depths of between 2 and 4m. This harbour is more crowded than the harbour at Kastel Stari. A visiting yacht will have to anchor and take a line ashore between the local boats.
Shelter
The harbour is sheltered from NW through N to E. Kastel Novi to SE. The harbour is sheltered from NW through The tall pillar surmounted by a horse on the shore between Kastel Stari and Kastel Novi is distinctive There is a water tap at the marketplace in Kastel Stari, a few minutes' walk away from the harbour. Each of the villages has a number of grocery stores, supermarkets, butchers, and bakers, and a daily fruit and vegetable market is held at Kastel Stari. Hardware store in Kastel Stari. Bank and Post Office near the column with the winged horse. ATMs in both Kastel ovi and Kastel Stari. Telephones. Tourist information. Hotels, restaurants, cafe/bars. Bus service (Split-Trogir). Wine can be bought at the Dalmacijavino depot on the pier at Kastel Stari.
History
The castle at Kastel Stari was built in 1476, whilst the newer castle was built at Kastel Novi in 1512. The two villages grew up around the respective castles. Kastel Stafilic
