Murter
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Murter
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Murter island lies off the mainland coast of Croatia 11 miles NW of the port of Sibenik and 10 miles E of the Kornati Islands. The island is separated from the mainland on its E side by a narrow channel at the town of Tisno, which is spanned by a lifting road bridge and is navigable by shallow to moderate draft yachts. In spite of being one of the smaller islands, Murter caters exceptionally well for the cruising community, with no less than three marinas, a well-equipped boatyard and several anchorages around its shores. However, the approach to the island from N or W is tricky and can be challenging in poor weather. The island is popular during the summer as a holiday base for visiting the Kornati Islands and many Murter residents own plots on the islands. The island’s main town of Murter Town is located in a wide bay on the N side of the island, sheltered from N by a chain of small islands.
Charts
- British Admiralty
- 2711
- Croatian charts
- MK13
- 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
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Entrance
Sibenik is the nearest all-year port of entry. During the summer, Primosten is also a port of entry.
Berthing
There are a total of six principal berthing options on Murter Island, the harbours of Murter Town, Jezera, Betina and Tisno, the first three of which have marinas, two anchorages on the W side of the island, U. Kosirina and U Sv. Nikola, and U. Hrbosnjak on the SE side. Click on link at top right of page for Interactive map of harbours and anchorages or for full details see below.
Ports
Ports are listed anti-clockwise from Murter. Click on the appropriate port for details.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
- Marina Hramina (in village of Murter)
- Marina Jezera
- Marina Betina
Anchorages
Note: U. (short for Uvala) = cove. Anchorages are listed from N to S.
U. Kosirina
U. Sv. Nikola
U. Hrbosnjak
Facilities
Water
In the marinas
Electricity
In the marinas
Toilets
In the marinas
Showers
In the marinas
Laundry
In the marinas (in Marina Jezera by arrangement)
Garbage
In the marinas and ports
Supplies
Fuel
- Marina Hramina Fuel berth SE of marina (0600 - 2200), 2.5m water depth
- Marina Jezera From fuel berth 2.0 m depths
Bottles gas
Chandlers
Services
Repairs
- Marina Hramina, Marina Betina -- most engine, electronic and hull repairs
- Marina Jezera -- only basic engine and electrical repairs
Internet
WiFi in the marinas: Marina Hramina, Marina Jezera, and Marina Betina; and in Jezera.
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
Marina Hramina Scooters only
Provisioning
Good provision supply on the island.
- Marina Hramina Minimarket
- Marina Betina Minimarket
- Murter Town Supermarkets and several provisions shops in the town
- Jezera Several provisions shops in the town
- Tisno Supermarket on S side of bridge. Several provisions shops in the town
- Betina Several provisions shops in the town
- U. Kosirina Small minimarket open here during the season
Transportation
- Daily buses to Sibenik, Zadar, Rijeka and Zagreb.
- Buses to local destinations.
- Airports in Zadar (43 Km), Split
Eating out
- Numerous restaurants in towns and marinas
- U. Kosirina Restaurant
Tourism
The easy access to Murter Island across the road bridge at Tisno make it a popular holiday destination from local Croats from the mainland and the island has boasted a growing tourism industry since the 1930s, boosted by its proximity to the Kornati Islands ten miles to the W. Visible traces of Roman occupation can be seen in the ruins of the town of Colentum at the NE end of Murter bay, which flourished during the 1st and 2nd centuries AD. The town of Betina, built on a hill overlooking the Pirovacki Zaljev, the channel between Murter Island and the mainland, is a late mediaeval architectural gem and the towns of Jezera and Tisno, though not of such antiquity, are also full of character.
See more at Murter at the Wikivoyage.
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
- Murter at the Wikipedia
- Murter Tourism
For other useful websites, see Croatia.
References & Publications
See Croatia.
Comments
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- July 2005 --Athene of Lymington 16:20, 15 November 2012 (GMT)
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