Island Pločica - Central Dalmatia

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Plocica lighthouse, built in 1887, is located on the island of the same name between the islands of Korcula and Hvar, and the Peljesac peninsula.

The island was named after its interesting shape. Flat and low, it resembles a slate protruding out of the sea. It is one of the most beautiful landscapes on the Adriatic.

Plocica can accommodate 14 people and is perfect for a Robinson Crusoe type of holiday. Plocica does not have a lighthouse keeper and the waters surrounding it are great for diving. The ground and first floor have an area of 165 square metres. The yard is paved with stone and the tamarisks and century-old fig trees offer shade all day long. A holiday on Plocica would not be the same without the host Ante Petkovic, who used to visit Plocica and help the lighthouse keepers as a child. After the lighthouse was automated, a lighthouse keeper was no longer needed, nevertheless Ante is still attached to Plocica.

The rocky seabed on the southern part of the island is completely different to the shallow sea and its sandy lagoon with boat hoist on the northern side. The beaches are ideal for small children.

The waters surrounding Plocica are among the most attractive breath-hold (free) diving areas in the Adriatic due to the magnificent underwater landscapes. Sports anglers can catch quite a lot of fish primarily at dawn and late afternoon on the southern and western sides of the island.

When choosing a room in the lighthouse, make sure to take the one placed in northeast corner of the first floor of the lighthouse building. At dusk, look for the light signals from the lighthouses Sucuraj on the island of Hvar and Lovisce on Peljesac. Enjoy Plocica and the play of light.

Source: Croatian National Tourist Board