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{{Note}} U. (short for Uvala) = ''cove''. ''Click on [http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?msid=210561298658189797082.0004be2c826236b8f75f7&msa=0&ll=45.094368,14.652328&spn=0.297625,0.526657 Map of harbours and anchorages on Krk Island] for the location and summary details of each anchorage or on the co-ordinates below for a simple map.'' | {{Note}} U. (short for Uvala) = ''cove''. ''Click on [http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?msid=210561298658189797082.0004be2c826236b8f75f7&msa=0&ll=45.094368,14.652328&spn=0.297625,0.526657 Map of harbours and anchorages on Krk Island] for the location and summary details of each anchorage or on the co-ordinates below for a simple map.'' | ||
Revision as of 07:48, 16 August 2018
An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Krk Island in Croatia
Krk Island lies in the bay of Rijeka in Croatia, between the mainland to the east and the long island of Cres to the west, from which it is separated by a three mile wide strait. Its northern extremity is connected to the mainland by a road bridge with a clearance of 45 metres, which carries busy traffic between the city of Rijeka and its international airport at the NE end of the island. Croatia’s largest island, it is also one of the most popular with tourists, especially from Austria, Germany and Slovenia, attracted by its good transport connections. The N and NW coasts of the island are mostly steep-to and rocky with few settlements, but the S and SW parts experience a milder climate, with more forestry and agriculture and the main settlements of Krk Town, Punat and Baska. The island’s main harbour of Krk Town has moorings for visiting yachts and good shelter in all but strong southerlies, while the inlet of Punat two miles E contains an 800-berth marina, Marina Punat, which is very popular with over-wintering yachts. Several smaller harbours and anchorages around the coasts of the island can be visited in suitable conditions, but few have any facilities for yachts. The island’s main attractions include the 13th - 16th century Krk Cathedral and Venetian castle, both in Krk Town, and the lovely mediaeval village of Vrbnik on the E coast, famous for its delicious zlahtina white wine. The resort of Baska on the S coast is popular with hikers, attracted by its mountain trails, while the inlet of Punat contains a picturesque 16th century Franciscan monastery on a small island in the centre of the inlet.
Charts
- British Admiralty
- 202
- 2719
- Croatian charts
- MK 5 (Rijeka Bay)
- MK 6 (Cres Island)
- MK 7 (Krk - Rab)
- Imray
- M24 (Gulf of Trieste to Losinj and Rab)
Weather
Diurnal winds among the islands are mostly moderate during the summer months, predominantly from NW and rarely exceeding force 4/5, although gusting is common in narrow channels between islands and on the lee side of headlands. At night, katabatic winds off the mountains affect some of the islands close to the mainland coast. During early spring and (especially) autumn conditions can be more unsettled, occasionally accompanied by violent thunderstorms - luckily of short duration - with winds of 30-35 knots or more and vicious, steep seas. In the winter the sudden, violent N wind off the mountains, the bora, is much to be feared, especially along the coast from Rijeka down to Zadar, although its effects can be felt as far south as Split.
Equally prevalent in winter - although not uncommon in summer - is the scirocco, a S/SE wind that blows up from North Africa, usually in advance of a depression moving E across the Mediterranean. Unlike the bora, the scirocco only occasionally exceeds gale force, but is still a phenomenon to be wary of, especially if on a lee coast.
For sources of weather forecasting, see Croatia.
Passages
See Croatia.
Islands
Communication
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Also see World Cruiser's Nets
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Entrance
Krk Town is not a port of entry. The nearest port of entry is Rijeka.
Berthing
The principal berthing options for yachts visiting the island are the town quay and separate visitors’ moorings at Krk Town, the large marina of Marina Punat, the small harbours of Malinska, Njivice, Omisalj, Silo, Vrbnik and Baska and several anchorages offering good shelter depending on wind direction. Click on link at top right of page for Interactive map of harbours and anchorages or for full details see below.
Ports
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Anchorages
Note: U. (short for Uvala) = cove. Click on Map of harbours and anchorages on Krk Island for the location and summary details of each anchorage or on the co-ordinates below for a simple map.
U. Sv. Fuska
Luka Torkul
U. Vala Jana
Zaton Soline
U. Petrina
U. Sv. Marak
Luka Srscica
U. Mala Luka
U. Vela Luka
Facilities
Water
Krk Town [[Krk#Krk Town|Krk Town]] 45°01.460'N, 014°34.450'E Water from a tap on the N quay or at the fuel berth.
Marina Punat [[Krk#Marina Punat|Marina Punat]] 45°01.671'N, °'E In every berth, tel. +385 51 654 111.
Malinska [[Krk#Malinska|Malinska]] 45°07.500'N, 014°31.500'E Water along the SW quay and on the long pontoon.
Electricity
Marina Punat [[Krk#Marina Punat|Marina Punat]] 45°01.671'N, °'E In every berth, tel. +385 51 654 111.
Malinska [[Krk#Malinska|Malinska]] 45°07.500'N, 014°31.500'E Electricity along the SW quay and on the long pontoon.
Toilets
In Marina Punat.
Showers
In Marina Punat.
Laundry
In Marina Punat.
Garbage
Bins the harbours and Marina Punat.
Supplies
Fuel
Krk Town [[Krk#Krk Town|Krk Town]] 45°01.460'N, 014°34.450'E Station in the NW corner of the harbour (although depths are barely 2.0 metres).
Cooking gas
Give details on cooking gas (Camping Gaz, butane, propane, etc) suppliers. If there are no suppliers in the island just enter "None".
Suplier1 [[Krk#Suplier1|Suplier1]] DD.ddd, DD.ddd gas supplier location etc, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.
Suplier2 [[Krk#Suplier2|Suplier2]] DD.ddd, DD.ddd gas supplier location etc, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.
Chandlers
Marina Punat [[Krk#Marina Punat|Marina Punat]] 45°01.671'N, °'E Chandlery, tel. +385 51 654 111.
Services
Repairs
Marina Punat [[Krk#Marina Punat|Marina Punat]] 45°01.671'N, °'E All engine, mechanical and electronic repairs. Antifouling and paint works., tel. +385 51 654 111.
Internet
In Marina Punat.
Mobile connectivity
Is there mobile telephone signal such as G4, G3, GPRS in the island? How strong is the signal? Are there any blind spots?
Vehicle Rentals
Krk Town [[Krk#Krk Town|Krk Town]] 45°01.460'N, 014°34.450'E Rental outlets in the town.
Marina Punat [[Krk#Marina Punat|Marina Punat]] 45°01.671'N, °'E Car and scooter hire, tel. +385 51 654 111..
Provisioning
Krk Town [[Krk#Krk Town|Krk Town]] 45°01.460'N, 014°34.450'E Supermarket and good provisions shops in the town.
Marina Punat [[Krk#Marina Punat|Marina Punat]] 45°01.671'N, °'E Minimarket, tel. +385 51 654 111.
Malinska [[Krk#Malinska|Malinska]] 45°07.500'N, 014°31.500'E Supermarket and good provisions shops in the town.
Njivice [[Krk#Njivice|Njivice]] 45°09.896'N, 014°32.560'E Supermarket and good provisions shops in the town.
Omisalj [[Krk#Omisalj|Omisalj]] 45°12.434'N, 014°33.140'E Supermarket and good provisions shops in the town.
Silo [[Krk#Silo|Silo]] 45°08.989'N, 014°40.173'E Supermarket and other provisions shops in the village.
Vrbnik [[Krk#Vrbnik|Vrbnik]] 45°04.678'N, 014°40.402'E Small supermarket and other provisions shops in the village.
Baska [[Krk#Baska|Baska]] 44°58.208'N, 014°45.677'E Small supermarket and other provisions shops in the town.
Transportation
- Buses to Rijeka on mainland
- International flights from Rijeka airport (on Krk Island)
- Ferries to Merag on Cres Island from Valbinska
Eating out
- Please specify POI name [[Krk# | ]] 45°01.460'N, 014°34.450'E Numerous cafes and restaurants around the harbour and in the town.
- Please specify POI name [[Krk# | ]] 45°01.671'N, °'E Restaurant and café, tel. +385 51 654 111.
- Please specify POI name [[Krk# | ]] 45°07.500'N, 014°31.500'E Numerous cafes and restaurants around the harbour and in the town.
- Please specify POI name [[Krk# | ]] 45°09.896'N, 014°32.560'E Several cafes and restaurants around the harbour and in the town.
- Please specify POI name [[Krk# | ]] 45°12.434'N, 014°33.140'E Cafe and restaurant around the harbour. More in the town.
- Please specify POI name [[Krk# | ]] 45°08.989'N, 014°40.173'E Cafes and bars in the village.
- Please specify POI name [[Krk# | ]] 45°04.678'N, 014°40.402'E Cafes, bars and restaurants in the village.
- Konoba Nada [[Krk#Konoba Nada|Konoba Nada]] 45°04.678'N, 014°40.402'E Wine bar, serves an excellent zlahtina white wine with smoked ham and cheese --Athene of Lymington 15:04, 21 April 2012 (BST).
- Please specify POI name [[Krk# | ]] 44°58.208'N, 014°45.677'E Numerous cafes, bars and restaurants in the town.
Tourism
History
Give a short history of the island.
Places to Visit
Krk Town is a picturesque mediaeval town, with narrow streets winding around its old quarter, of which the highlight is the cathedral, built between the 13th and 16th centuries, and the Venetian castle five minutes’ walk to the east. The castle is the venue for concerts and theatrical events during the Krk Festival in July and August. From Krk Town it is a long six-mile hike or shorter bus ride NE to the delightful mediaeval village of Vrbnik, famous for its zlahtina white wine (try it at the Konoba Nada with smoked ham and cheese). Barely two miles E of Krk Town is the large inlet of Punat with the 16th century Franciscan monastery of Kosljun on an island in the centre. The resort and small harbour of Baska at the SE end of island is impressively sited, nestling between two high mountain ranges, and is popular with trekkers.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
- Krk at the Wikipedia
- List of all Croatian marinas
- List of government-owned ACI marinas
- Croatian National Tourist Board
- Find Croatia travel guide
- Wikipedia - Croatia
References
See Croatia.
Comments
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- May 2005 ----Athene of Lymington 15:04, 21 April 2012 (BST)
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