Mrčara
Island Small Croatian island in the Adriatic, rocky coastline
A small Adriatic islet off Dubrovnik, Mrčara attracts boaters and day-trippers for snorkeling, clear water and sheltered coves; seasonal excursions from the city drop visitors for swims and cliffside picnic stops.
How to Get to Mrčara #
Mrčara is reached by private boat from Lastovo (the main harbour is in Ubli) or by day trips operating from Lastovo town. Boats from Lastovo or the nearby Pelješac peninsula are the practical option; there is no ferry service from Dubrovnik. Trips typically take 30-90 minutes depending on departure point and weather.
Tips for Visiting Mrčara #
- Visit in late afternoon to see the light fall across the granite walls - the colour shifts noticeably over an hour.
- Bring binoculars: the island is tiny but attracts seabirds and occasional seals; the shore is best for sightings.
- If approaching by boat from Lastovo, ask the skipper to tie up off the leeward side; the windward shore is rocky and exposed.
Best Time to Visit Mrčara #
Best reached by small boat from Lastovo during the summer months when sea conditions are calm.
Summer (June-September)
Jun-Sep · 22-30°C
Warm sea, calmest waters and the only practical season for small-boat visits from Lastovo or Dubrovnik.
Shoulder (May & October)
May, Oct · 15-22°C
Fewer day-trippers; weather can be changeable but offers quieter anchoring and better birdwatching.
Weather & Climate near Mrčara #
Climate
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
35°
Warmest Month
-4°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
January
Weather
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight
February
Weather
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.4h daylight
March
Weather
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight
April
Weather
1.1
UV Index
High
13.2h daylight
May
Weather
1.6
UV Index
Very High
14.4h daylight
June
Weather
2.0
UV Index
Very High
15.1h daylight
July
Weather
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
14.8h daylight
August
Weather
1.7
UV Index
Very High
13.7h daylight
September
Weather
1.1
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight
October
Weather
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.9h daylight
November
Weather
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.6h daylight
December
Weather
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.0h daylight
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