Island Šolta

Šolta is an island in the central Dalmatian archipelago, west of the island of Brač; separated from the mainland by the Split Channel, from the Drvenik islands by the Šolta Channel, and from the island of Brač by the Strait of Split; area 58.9 sq km; population 1,448 (length 19 km, width up to 5 km); the highest top is Vela Straža (237 m). The island has the Mediterranean climate; the average air temperature in January attains 7.8 °C, and in July 25.3 °C. The largest coves, Rogač, Stomorska and Nečujam, are situated on the north-eastern coast, covered with thick shrubs and exposed to northerly winds (especially the bora).

Bigger villages (Grohote, Gornje Selo, Srednje Selo, Donje Selo) are situated in the island's interior. Chief occupations include farming, wine production, olive growing, fruit growing, fishing and tourism. The regional road runs along the island; ferry ports are in the coves of Rogač, Nečujam and Stomorska.

Position of island Šolta