One of the closest harbours to Split, recessed almost a mile inland, and divided into two arms, with a village of the same name, Bobovišća is one of those rare places where the atmosphere has not changed down the years. It used to be the harbour for the larger town above it, Ložišće. In spite of the many new houses which have been built, the village has retained its cosy atmosphere. It is a peaceful place and visitors tend to adjust to the quiet, rather than bringing their noise with them. There is room for several boats to moor on the waterfront, but we have come here to anchor, and there are three places where you can do so. The usual spots are in the north arm, known as Vića, by the point in front of it, or in the entrance to Bobovišća. Vića is shallow, between 3 and 5 metres, and the bed is silty, partially covered in sea grass. The depth at the entrance and in front of Bobovišća varies between 8 and 12 metres. The bays are sheltered from all winds, though a strong maestral will raise waves. The only dangerous wind is an exceptionally high tramontana, but this happens perhaps once every two years. Then Bobovišća is really unsafe. In Vića Cove there are some important archaeological findings. There used to be a Roman fish pool in the shallow part of the cove, and the remains of the walls are still visible. There are traces of the Bronze Age and the era of the Greek colonisation at Rat Castle, above the bay. I particularly enjoy anchoring a few hundred metres in front of the two arms, by the rocky shore, covered in pine forests. True, the maestral makes itself felt here, but the sea is clearer and nicer for bathing. There used to be buoys here, but they have been removed. Someone should replace them. If you fancy some modern-day pleasures, get in the dinghy, do a tour of the waterfront, and finish off with a meal in Vala tavern.