Baska
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Baska is a popular holiday resort nestling in a bay between two mountain ranges at the SE end of the island of the island of Krk in Croatia. Originally a Roman settlement, the town was rebuilt closer to the sea in the 16th century and much of this later settlement remains today, although considerably altered. The town is very crowded with holidaymakers during the season and its harbour gets very busy. A visiting yacht will need to squeeze in wherever it can during the peak summer months, probably using its anchor, on the E breakwater. Baska is not a good place to make for if there is anything S in the forecast and would be untenable in a southerly gale.
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.
The town of Baska is easily identified at the head of the bay, ringed by high mountain ranges. Closer in, the long E breakwater will be clearly seen (usually with the masts of yachts clustered along it). Entry to the harbour is between this breakwater and a shorter pier to the W which is used by tripper and hotel boats. Depths in the entrance are around 6.0 - 8.0 metres.
Entrance
Baska is not a port of entry. The nearest port of entry is Rijeka.
Berthing
Baška Harbour
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
In settled weather, it is possible to anchor W of the harbour clear of the swimming areas. The holding here is moderate to good in sand.
Amenities
| Facilities | |
|---|---|
| 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 town.
Eating out
Numerous cafes, bars and restaurants in the town.
Transportation
- Local buses to Krk Town
Tourism
Places to Visit
Baska, although a frantically busy resort in summer, has its attractions, especially for those keen on hiking. The surrounding mountains have a number of marked trails that are rewarded with superb views over to the Velebitski mountains. The tourist office has a free map showing the most popular trails.
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
- Baska at the Wikipedia
- Baska 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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Verified by
Date of member's last visit to Baska and this page's details validated:
- May 2005 --Athene of Lymington 16:24, 24 April 2012 (BST)
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