Vrbnik
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Vrbnik
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Vrbnik is a charming mediaeval village with a small harbour, situated on the E coast of the island of Krk in Croatia, six miles S of the mainland harbour and town of Crikvenica. The harbour is relatively shallow, with maximum depths of little more than 3.0 metres, and has a narrow entrance open to the NE. With care, it is an attractive port of call for shallower draft yachts in settled weather. Entry should not be attempted, however, in strong winds with anything N or E in them. The village itself is a center of wine production and the local white wine, zlahtina, is renowned throughout Croatia.
Charts
See Krk.
Weather
See Croatia.
Passages
See Croatia.
Islands
Communication
Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
A conspicuous church belfry in the village of Vrbnik on the hill above the harbour is a good landmark from seaward. Closer in, the curved breakwater that protects the harbour is easily identified. There are no dangers in the approach, although the entrance is narrow and should not be attempted in onshore winds. Depths in the entrance are only 3.5 - 4.0 metres, shallowing to under 2.0 metres at the head of the harbour.
Entrance
Vrbnik is not a port of entry. The nearest port of entry is Rijeka.
Berthing
Vrbnik Harbour
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
None. The harbour is filled with small craft moorings.
Amenities
Facilities | |
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Water | N/A (Not Available) |
Electricity | N/A |
Toilets | N/A |
Showers | N/A |
Laundry | N/A |
Garbage | Bins near the harbour |
Supplies | |
Fuel | N/A |
Bottled gas | N/A |
Chandlers | None |
Services | |
Repairs | N/A |
Internet | N/A |
Mobile connectivity | ? |
Vehicle rentals | N/A |
Provisioning
Small supermarket and other provisions shops in the village.
Eating out
- Cafes, bars and restaurants in the village.
- The Konoba Nada wine bar serves an excellent zlahtina white wine with smoked ham and cheese --Athene of Lymington 15:04, 21 April 2012 (BST)
Transportation
- Local buses to Krk Town
Tourism
Places to Visit
Vrbnik is a delightful mediaeval village, set high above the sea and formerly ringed with defensive walls. It was once an important centre of the Glagolitic script (an ancient Slavic alphabet originating in the 9th century) and the parish church still holds a collection of ancient manuscripts. Apart from the charm of the village’s mediaeval streets, its other claim to fame is its delicious locally produced white wine, zlahtina.
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
- Vrbnik at the Wikipedia
- Vrbnik at the Wikivoyage
- List of all Croatian marinas
- Croatian National Tourist Board
- Find Croatia travel guide
References
See entry for Croatia.
Comments
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Date of member's last visit to Vrbnik and this page's details validated:
- May 2005 --Athene of Lymington 16:24, 24 April 2012 (BST)
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