Podstine (Hvar) Crag
Podstine crag literally means “UnderRock” in Croatian. It is the closest crag to the town of Hvar and the only one in sort-of walking distance from it, although a challenging walk. This could be the place for you if you are located in the town of Hvar and stuck with no car or other transport, looking for some climbing.
Bolting
Please do not place bolts without consulting with us using the contact info here. We are trying to make sure that the equipment used is adequate for marine environments and that the crags are being developed in accordance with the local standards.
Basic info
Parking – Near the Podstine hotel, just before the small tunnel.
Location of the parking
5CGG+Q4V Hvar
43°10’37.2″N 16°25’31.0″E
Approach Park before the tunnel on a little dirt road. Take the obvious path to the coastline and then take a sealine path to the left until you reach a ferrata. A steep but well protected ferrata is the descent directly to the sector. Google maps link for ferrata location.
Season – Spring, Autumn, Winter, Summer (maybe too hot)
Climbing – Moderate and easy. Not too many routes.
Equipment – Sport climbing equipment, up to 70m rope, up to 15 quickdraws.
Route list – Click here
Getting there
When in Hvar, the easiest way to reach it is to follow the signs towards Podstine hotel (which is near the crag) and take your car there. You can walk as well if you are up for it.
Other ways include renting a boat or inflating your own in Hvar harbor and getting yourself 3Km from the harbor to the west. You can’t miss the crag.
Characteristics
At this time around around 20 sport routes have been bolted in sectors A and B. Other sectors have not yet been opened for climbing and may be on a private property.
The crag is facing south and is suitable for climbing all through the year, as are all crags on the island, quite hot in the summer. Due to the fact that is at the sea level, mild sea breeze is making it easier to climb in the summer. Also, you can enjoy the sea while you are waiting for the perfect time.