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Revision as of 13:06, 12 September 2016
An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Zirje Island in Croatia.
Zirje Island lies off the mainland coast of Croatia 11 miles WSW of the port of Sibenik and four miles SE of the Kornati Islands. It is the largest in a group of islands stretching between it and the channel leading into Luka Sibenik, the ‘inland sea’ off the port of Sibenik. Although only six miles by 1.5 miles at most, the island has a small harbour suitable for visiting yachts and three anchorages around its coast. The population of 94 is mainly centred on its hilltop capital, Zirje Town and its nearby harbour of Luka Muna on the NE coast. The island’s population survive largely on agriculture (grapes, olives and plums), fishing and a little tourism. There are the remains of a 6th century Byzantine castle on the hill above the anchorage of Stupica Vela.
Charts
- British Admiralty
- 2711
- 2774
- Croatian charts
- MK15
- Imray
- M25 (Otok Rab to Sibenik)
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
Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
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Entrance
Sibenik is the nearest all-year round port of entry. During the summer, Sali on Dugi Otok and Primosten on the mainland are also ports of entry.
Berthing
There are five berthing options on Zirje Island, the small harbour of Luka Muna half way along the NE coast of the island and five further anchorages at U. Mikavica and U. Koromasna on the NE side of the island, U. Tratinska on the NW side and U. Stupica Vela and U. Stupica Mala at the SE tip. Click on link at top right of page for Interactive map of harbours and anchorages or for full details see below.
Ports
There is only one port on the island:
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
Note: U. (short for Uvala) = cove. Anchorages are listed from N to S.
U. Mikavica
U. Koromasna
U. Tratinska
U. Stupica Vela
U. Stupica Mala
Facilities
Water
N/A (Not Available).
Electricity
N/A (Not Available).
Toilets
?
Showers
?
Laundry
None.
Garbage
Very limited. Take it with you.
Supplies
Fuel
No fuel.
Cooking gas
None.
Chandlers
None.
Services
Repairs
None.
Internet
N/A (Not Available).
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
None.
Provisioning
N/A (Not Available).
Transportation
Daily ferries to Sibenik on mainland.
Eating out
- Luka Muna
- Please specify POI name [[Žirje# | ]] 43°39.770'N, 015°39.390'E a restaurant.
- U. Stupica Vela
- Please specify POI name [[Žirje# | ]] 43°38.100'N, 015°41.250'E a restaurant.
Tourism
Give a short history of the island.
Places to Visit
There are the remains of a Byzantine castle on the hill about the anchorage of U. Stupica Vela. The island is cross-crossed with walking/cycling paths, which make exploring its small land surface easy. Otherwise, there is little to do on Zirje but chill out.
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
- Žirje at the Wikipedia
Also see Croatia.
References & Publications
See Croatia.
Comments
We welcome users' contributions to the Wiki. Please click on Comments to view other users' comments, add your own personal experiences or recommend any changes to this page following your visit.
Verified by
Date of member's last visit to Žirje and this page's details validated:
- July 2005 --Athene of Lymington 16:20, 15 November 2012 (GMT)
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