Luka Telašćica

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Luka Telascica, Dugi Otok

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	43°53.1′N, 15°12.18′E
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Luka Telašćica (aka Zaljev Telašćica) is a bay that is situated in the southeastern portion of the island of Dugi Otok, Croatia in the Adriatic Sea. It is a designated nature park, full of wildlife and sea creatures. It has the reputation of being a good, safe harbour for all kinds of vessels. The NE side of the bay is completely bare, but the SW shore is covered in thick forest of pine, olive and fig trees [1].

Telašćica is one of the largest bays of the Adriatic with a highly indented coastline. There 25 inlets there and the total length of the coast roughly makes almost 70 km. The bay is bounded by two peninsulas of sharply different character: on the east coast is relatively flat, with a lot of beaches; while on the seaward coast of the west peninsular there is wall of remarkable cliffs sharply and deeply cut below the sea level. The heights of the cliffs reach 160 meters above sea level, while almost vertical sections reach up to 90 meters.

One of the most famous natural attractions of the park is salt lake Mir, separated from the sea and the bay Telašćica by hilly ridges. The water in the lake is slightly saltier than the sea. The mud from the lake is allegedly famous for its healing capabilities.

The flora and fauna in the park is diverse and is protected. There are about 300 species of plants on land and in the sea as much. The park has several farms for breeding donkeys, donkey became a symbol of the park.

Visiting is possible both by sea and by land. Land entry is located 5 km W from Sali, the largest settlement of Dugi Otok. There is a daily fee needs to be paid to enter the nature park. For visiting yachts it is currently (2014) collected on per-boat basis. A ticket purchased in advance, outside the park territory (for example in Sali) is relatively cheaper than one sold on the spot.

Charts

British Admiralty

2711

2773

Croatian charts

MK14

37

Imray

M25 (Otok Rab to Sibenik)

Local 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.

Approach and Navigation

Approaching from E, there are 2 options:

• a popular narrower and shorter channel Mala Proveza (between Dogi Otok and Katina islands) with minimum depth 4.3 m
• a wider and longer, perhaps more scenic, but shallow channel Vela Proveza (between Kornat and Katina islands) with minimum depth up to only 2.2 m

Approaching from W in unsettled weather care should be taken of low islet [Taljurić] (only 3m high).

Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)

Sali is the closest seasonal port of entry. The nearest year-round port of entry is Zadar.

Berthing options

None.

Offshore Islands and Groups

• Kornati Islands
• Island Katina

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Anchorages

Anchorage is allowed at the designated bays: Magrovica, Pod Dugo polje (aka Podugopolje), Pasjak, Jaz, Kruševica, Mir, Tripuljak, Buhaj, Pod Katina. There are mooring buoys (no extra fee) in bays: Mir, Tripuljak, Krusevica and Kučinmul. See map of the anchorages in Kornati and Telašćica.

U. Mir and U. Tripuljak

43°53.76′N, 15°09.36′E
The both bays form a wide inlet on the W side of Luka Telascica, just over two miles from the entrance. Depths in the main part of the anchorage are considerable and the national park authority has installed mooring buoys for visitors in depths of 12 - 15 metres. Alternatively it is possible to anchor inshore in the S part of the bay and take a line ashore. Holding is good in mud. Shelter is good in all but strong N winds. There is a dinghy dock at the head of bay Mir and a couple of (rather basic) restaurants ashore.

U. Krusevica and U.Kučinmul

43°54.72′N, 15°09.42′E
On the E side of Luka Telascica three miles from the entrance is another. There are mooring buoys here provided by the national park authority in 6.0 - 9.0 metres. Alternatively anchor in 4.0 - 6.0 metres. The holding is good in mud. Shelter here is good unless there are strong N or NW winds. No facilities ashore.

U. Magrovica, U. Pod Dugo polje, U. Pasjak, U. Jaz

43°57.24′N, 15°08.1′E
Right at the head of Luka Telascica, four miles from the entrance, is the cove aka U. Telascica. On the N side of the two islets here are depths of 3.0 - 8.0 metres where a yacht can find all-round shelter. Holding is excellent in mud. There are two restaurants ashore on the W and E side of the cove. In the summer a small boat comes round selling bread and other basic supplies.

U. Buhaj

43°53.53212′N, 15°10.36836′E

U. Pod Katina

43°52.65246′N, 15°12.92784′E

There are also a number of other anchorages reported in the Luka Telascica and nearby. For more details of these anchorages, see below or, for a zoomable summary map, click on: Map of anchorages around Luka Telascica.

NB: these anchorages are not endorsed by the park authorities

U. Cuska Duboka

43°53.94′N, 15°11.34′E
Also on the E side of Luka Telascica, a mile from the entrance, is the narrow inlet of U. Cuska Duboka. Go as far into the inlet as your draft permits and anchor with a line ashore. There are bollards ashore in the outer part of the inlet. The holding here is excellent in mud. Shelter is good in all conditions but strong S winds.

U. Cuscica

43°53.88′N, 15°13.3′E
The bay of U. Cuscica is situated a mile N of the E end of the Prolaz Proversa Mala, the channel between Dugi Otok and the island of Katina that begins at the SE end of Luka Telascica. There are minimum depths of just over 4.0 metres in the channel. Anchor at the head of the bay in 4.0 - 6.0 metres. The holding is good in sand and mud. Shelter is good in all but S or SE winds. Although not in Luka Telascica, the bay is part of the national park and a charge is made.

Prolaz Proversa Mala

43°53.46′N, 15°12.78′E
On the N side of the channel of Prolaz Provesa Mala is a small inlet with mooring buoys laid by the national park authority in depths of 5.0 - 7.0 metres. Shelter is good in all but strong SW winds. There is a restaurant with a landing stage on Katina island opposite the anchorage (250 metres).

O. Katina

43°52.62′N, 15°13.26′E
On the S side of Katina island, in the shallow channel of Prolaz Provesa Vela, is a small cove offering good shelter from all but S winds. Note that in the approach from E depths shoal to little over 2.0 metres. Anchor in the bay 5.0 - 6.0 metres wherever convenient. The holding is good in sand and weed. Alternatively, there is a restaurant at the head of the cove with a jetty and laid moorings. Depths are around 3.0 metres. Obviously, you are expected to dine here if you moor up. On the N side of the island (right at the Mala Proveza) there is another restaurant with a tiny "harbour".

Yacht Repairs and Services

See Sali.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Nearest fuel in U. Triluke. No water or electricity.

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

Grocery & Supply Stores

None.

Eateries

• Restaurants in the head of the bays Mir, Magrovica, island Katina

Internet/WiFi

None.

Laundry

None.

Motorbike & Car Rentals

See Sali.

Garbage Disposal

Transportation

See Sali.

Cruiser's Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forum Discussions

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

External Links

• Telascica Nature Park

References & Publications

See Croatia.

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:

• September 2010 -- Vadp 15:31, 23 November 2014 (GMT)

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