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| imagetext= Betina harbour (bottom) and Betina Marina (top) from SE
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| summary= The harbour of [[Betina]] and its associated marina, [[Marina Betina]], lies either side of a low headland on the NE coast of the island of [[Murter]] in [[Croatia]], separated from the mainland by the mile wide channel of '''Pirovacki Zaljev'''. The town, one of the oldest on the island, was constructed in the mediaeval period on a hill with sheltered bays on its E and NW sides. The old harbour of the town lies on the E side of the hill in a small bay less than half a mile from the mainland, while the modern marina of Marina Betina and its associate boatyard are situated to the NW on the E side of a N-facing bay. The harbour offers limited berthing opportunities for half a dozen shallow draft yachts in depths of around 2.0 metres, whereas the marina has 240 berths for yachts up to 20 metres in depths of up to 8.0 metres. Shelter in the old habour is good except in E winds whereas the marina has all-round shelter.
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The harbour of Betina and its associated marina, [[Marina Betina]], lies either side of a low headland on the NE coast of the island of [[Murter]] in [[Croatia]], separated from the mainland by the mile wide channel of Pirovacki Zaljev.  The town, one of the oldest on the island, was constructed in the mediaeval period on a hill with sheltered bays on its E and NW sides.  The old harbour of the town lies on the E side of the hill in a small bay less than half a mile from the mainland, while the modern marina of Marina Betina and its associate boatyard are situated to the NW on the E side of a N-facing bay.  The harbour offers limited berthing opportunities for half a dozen shallow draft yachts in depths of around 2.0 metres, whereas the marina has 240 berths for yachts up to 20 metres in depths of up to 8.0 metres.  Shelter in the old habour is good except in E winds whereas the marina has all-round shelter.
 
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==Weather==
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==Charts==
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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.
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''See [[Northern Dalmatia#Charts|Northern Dalmatia]]''.
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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.
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==Weather==
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''See [[Croatia#Weather|Croatia]]''.
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''For sources of weather forecasting, see [[Croatia#Sources of weather forecast info|Croatia]]''.
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==Passages==
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''See [[Croatia#Passages|Croatia]]''.
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==Charts==
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''
==Navigation==
==Navigation==
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The approach to Betina from N or W, which is the direction from which most cruising yachts arrive, is difficult and should not be attempted without an up to date chart or in extreme weather conditions. None of the passages between the islands can be described as safe in heavy weather. For a map showing the options for approaching Betina from this direction, click on [https://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?msid=210561298658189797082.0004cfa5ad7df4369a1fd&msa=0&ll=43.84697,15.579729&spn=0.038007,0.065832 Approaches to Murter harbour].  There are no hazards in the immediate approach to Betina old harbour, but note that there is a rocky patch extending for 50 metres off the headland 500 metres N of the harbour, marked with a concrete beacon.  For details of the approach to [[Marina Betina]], see separate page.
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The approach to [[Betina]] from the N or the W, which is the direction from which most cruising yachts arrive, is difficult and should not be attempted without an up to date chart or in extreme weather conditions. None of the passages between the islands can be described as safe in heavy weather. There are no hazards in the immediate approach to Betina old harbour, but note that there is a rocky patch extending for 50 metres off the headland 500 metres N of the harbour, marked with a concrete beacon.
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The approach from S, between Murter Island and the mainland, presents no special difficulties other than the numerous islets to be avoided.  Note, however, that the channel under the lifting bridge at Tisno two miles SE of Betina has least depths of just under 2.0 metres, so is unsuitable for yachts of moderate to deep draft. A strong current of up to 3.0 - 4.0 knots runs through the passage at certain states of tide. The bridge opens daily from May to the end of August at 0900 and 1700 and at other times on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays only at 0900.  
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The approach from the S, between [[Murter]] Island and the mainland, presents no special difficulties other than the numerous islets to be avoided.  Note, however, that the channel under the lifting bridge at [[Tisno]] two miles SE of Betina has least depths of just under 2.0 metres, so is unsuitable for yachts of moderate to deep draft. A strong current of up to 3.0 - 4.0 knots runs through the passage at certain states of tide. The bridge opens daily from May to the end of August at 0900 and 1700 and at other times on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays only at 0900.  
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==Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)==
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==Entrance==
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[[Sibenik]] is the nearest all-year port of entry.   During the summer, [[Primosten]] is also a port of entry.
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[[Šibenik]] is the nearest all-year port of entry. During the summer, [[Primošten]] is also a port of entry.
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==Berthing Options==
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==Berthing==
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{{Image right|MarinaBetina.jpg |Betina Marina from NW  }}
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There are two berthing options in Betina, the ''Old harbour'' and the [[Marina Betina]].
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There are two berthing options in Betina, the old harbour and the marina of Marina Betina.
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The old harbour is situated at the SE end of the town facing the mainland coast only half a mile away. The inner part is filled with local boats and is in any case shallow, but a shallow to moderate draft yacht can go alongside or berth bows or stern-to using the anchor on the end of the outer jetty enclosing the small boat harbour.  Most of the area between this jetty and the short outer breakwater to the E is usually buoyed off for water sports use.  Depths at the jetty, however, are barely 2.0 metres and this position is unsuitable for deeper draft yachts or with any swell running.  Shelter here is good in all conditions except E winds, when Marina Betina or an anchorage on the mainland is a safer option.  There are no facilities on the jetty.
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{{poi | lat=43.82213|lon=15.60503
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| text=The harbour is situated at the SE end of the town facing the mainland coast only half a mile away. The inner part is filled with local boats and is in any case shallow.
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[[Marina Betina]] lies on the NW side of the town, round the headland of Rt. Artic. It offers 370 berths in depths of up to 3.0 metres.  Click on link for details.
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Shallow to moderate draft yacht can go alongside or berth bows or stern-to using the anchor on the end of the ''outer jetty'' enclosing the small boat harbour. Most of the area between this jetty and the short outer breakwater to the E is usually buoyed off for water sports use. Depths at the jetty, however, are barely 2.0 metres and this position is unsuitable for deeper draft yachts or with any swell running.
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The shelter here is good in all conditions except E winds, when [[Marina Betina]] or an anchorage on the mainland is a safer option. There are no facilities on the jetty.
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[[Marina Betina]]
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{{thumb|Betina, island of Murter, Croatia - harbour 14.10.2007. 077.jpg|Outer breakwater in Betina|alighn=center}}
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In settled weather it is possible to anchor off the old harbour.   Anchor in 4.0 - 5.0 metres clear of the harbour entrance.  The holding is good in sand and mud.  The anchorage is untenable in strong E winds.
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[[Marina Betina]] — lies on the NW side of the town, round the headland of Rt. Artic. It offers 370 berths in depths of up to 3.0 metres.
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Most repairs can be undertaken in Marina Betina, where there is a large boatyard.
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There is no fuel berth at Betina.  The nearest fuel berth is SE of [[Marina Hramina]] in Murter Town.  Water and electricity in the marina.
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==Things to do Ashore==
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{{Image right|LatinskoIdro.jpg |Traditional regatta of Latinsko Idro, Betina  }}
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Betina is a mediaeval settlement and the old town on the hill retains its mediaeval street layout and several old buildings.  The town was famous in the 19th and early 20th centuries for the construction of wooden sailing boats and every August it hosts an annual sailing regatta, the Latinsko Idro,  for traditional Dalmatian lateen-rigged sailing boats.
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|Water| {{mark | type= water |name= In the marina: |text= ([[Marina Betina]])}}
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|Electricity| {{mark | type= electricity |name= In the marina: |text= ([[Marina Betina]])}}
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|Toilets| In the marina
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|Showers| In the marina
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|Laundry| In the marina
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|Garbage| Bins near the harbour and in the [[Marina Betina]]
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Several provisions shops in the town. 
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|Fuel| {{mark | type= fuel |name= &nbsp; |text= the nearest fuel berth is SE of [[Marina Hramina]] (0600 - 2200), 2.5m water depth}}
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|Bottled gas| {{Green|Give details on cooking gas (''Camping Gaz'', butane, propane, etc) suppliers. If there are no suppliers in the island just enter "None"}}
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|Chandlers| {{mark | type= chandler |name= [[Marina Betina]] |text=chandlery}}
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Numerous restaurants ashore.  Also in [[Marina Betina]].
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|Repairs| {{mark | type= service |name= [[Marina Betina]] |text= large boatyard. Most engine, electronic and hull repairs can be undertaken in the yard}}
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|Internet| WiFi in [[Marina Betina]] andin the internet café in town
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|Mobile connectivity| {{Green|Is there mobile telephone signal such as G4, G3, GPRS on the island? How strong is the signal? Are there any blind spots?}}
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|Vehicle rentals| {{mark | type= car |name= &nbsp; |text= outlets in the village}}
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Internet café in town and wifi in [[Marina Betina]].
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{{mark | type= provisions |name= [[Murter (village)]] |text= Supermarkets and several provisions shops in the town.}}
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====Laundry====
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{{mark | type= provisions |name= [[Marina Betina]] and [[Marina Betina]] |text= Minimarket.}}
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In [[Marina Betina]].
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Bins near the harbour and in the [[Marina Betina]].
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: {{mark |name= &nbsp;| type= eatingout |  |text=Numerous restaurants.}}
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: {{mark |name= &nbsp;| type= eatingout |  |text=Restaurant.}}
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====Transportation====
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==Transportation==
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Buses to [[Sibenik]] and local destinations.
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Buses to [[Šibenik]] and local destinations.
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==Routes/Passages To/From==
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''Also see [[Murter#Transportation|Murter]]''
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''See [[Croatia#Popular_Routes.2FCruises|Croatia]]''.
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==Cruiser's Friends==
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==Tourism==
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{{Image right|LatinskoIdro.jpg |Traditional regatta of Latinsko Idro, Betina  }}
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[[Betina]] is a mediaeval settlement and the old town on the hill retains its mediaeval street layout and several old buildings. The town was famous in the 19th and early 20th centuries for the construction of wooden sailing boats and every August it hosts an annual sailing regatta, the ''Latinsko Idro'',  for traditional Dalmatian lateen-rigged sailing boats.
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==Friends==
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
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==Forums==
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements)
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements)
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* [http://www.noonsite.com/Countries/Croatia/Betina%28Murter%29 Noonsite]
* [http://www.tzo-murter.hr/Default.aspx?sifraStranica=21 Murter Tourism]  
* [http://www.tzo-murter.hr/Default.aspx?sifraStranica=21 Murter Tourism]  
* [http://www.latinskoidro.hr/ Latinsko Idro website (in Croatian)]
* [http://www.latinskoidro.hr/ Latinsko Idro website (in Croatian)]
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For other useful websites, ''see [[Croatia#Links|Croatia]]''.
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''See [[Croatia#References|Croatia]]''.
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Betina
43°49.300'N, 015°36.275'E Chart icon.png
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Betina.jpg
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Betina from W

The harbour of Betina and its associated marina, Marina Betina, lies either side of a low headland on the NE coast of the island of Murter in Croatia, separated from the mainland by the mile wide channel of Pirovacki Zaljev. The town, one of the oldest on the island, was constructed in the mediaeval period on a hill with sheltered bays on its E and NW sides. The old harbour of the town lies on the E side of the hill in a small bay less than half a mile from the mainland, while the modern marina of Marina Betina and its associate boatyard are situated to the NW on the E side of a N-facing bay. The harbour offers limited berthing opportunities for half a dozen shallow draft yachts in depths of around 2.0 metres, whereas the marina has 240 berths for yachts up to 20 metres in depths of up to 8.0 metres. Shelter in the old habour is good except in E winds whereas the marina has all-round shelter.

Charts

See Northern Dalmatia.

Weather

See Croatia.

Passages

See Croatia.

Communication

Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.

Also see World Cruiser's Nets

Navigation

The approach to Betina from the N or the W, which is the direction from which most cruising yachts arrive, is difficult and should not be attempted without an up to date chart or in extreme weather conditions. None of the passages between the islands can be described as safe in heavy weather. There are no hazards in the immediate approach to Betina old harbour, but note that there is a rocky patch extending for 50 metres off the headland 500 metres N of the harbour, marked with a concrete beacon.

The approach from the S, between Murter Island and the mainland, presents no special difficulties other than the numerous islets to be avoided. Note, however, that the channel under the lifting bridge at Tisno two miles SE of Betina has least depths of just under 2.0 metres, so is unsuitable for yachts of moderate to deep draft. A strong current of up to 3.0 - 4.0 knots runs through the passage at certain states of tide. The bridge opens daily from May to the end of August at 0900 and 1700 and at other times on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays only at 0900.

Entrance

Šibenik is the nearest all-year port of entry. During the summer, Primošten is also a port of entry.

Berthing

There are two berthing options in Betina, the Old harbour and the Marina Betina.

Betina's harbour

Betina harbour

Betina harbour/wiki/Betina#Betina_harbour
Harbour icon Betina harbour [[Betina#Betina harbour|Betina harbour]] (Old harbour) 43°49.328'N, 015°36.302'E

The harbour is situated at the SE end of the town facing the mainland coast only half a mile away. The inner part is filled with local boats and is in any case shallow.

Shallow to moderate draft yacht can go alongside or berth bows or stern-to using the anchor on the end of the outer jetty enclosing the small boat harbour. Most of the area between this jetty and the short outer breakwater to the E is usually buoyed off for water sports use. Depths at the jetty, however, are barely 2.0 metres and this position is unsuitable for deeper draft yachts or with any swell running.

The shelter here is good in all conditions except E winds, when Marina Betina or an anchorage on the mainland is a safer option. There are no facilities on the jetty.

Betina, island of Murter, Croatia - harbour 14.10.2007. 077.jpg
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Outer breakwater in Betina

Marinas and yacht clubs

Marina Betina — lies on the NW side of the town, round the headland of Rt. Artic. It offers 370 berths in depths of up to 3.0 metres.

Anchorages

Off Betina harbour

Off Betina harbour/wiki/Betina#Off_Betina_harbour
Anchorage icon Off Betina harbour [[Betina#Off Betina harbour|Off Betina harbour]] 43°49.282'N, 015°36.326'E
In settled weather it is possible to anchor off the old harbour. Anchor in 4.0 - 5.0 metres clear of the harbour entrance. The holding is good in sand and mud. The anchorage is untenable in strong E winds.

Amenities

Facilities
Water In the marina:/wiki/Betina#In_the_marina:Water icon In the marina: [[Betina#In the marina:|In the marina:]] (Marina Betina)
Electricity In the marina:/wiki/Betina#In_the_marina:Electricity icon In the marina: [[Betina#In the marina:|In the marina:]] (Marina Betina)
Toilets In the marina
Showers In the marina
Laundry In the marina
Garbage Bins near the harbour and in the Marina Betina
Supplies
Fuel  /wiki/Betina#.26nbsp.3BFuel icon   [[Betina# | ]] the nearest fuel berth is SE of Marina Hramina (0600 - 2200), 2.5m water depth
Bottled gas Give details on cooking gas (Camping Gaz, butane, propane, etc) suppliers. If there are no suppliers in the island just enter "None"
Chandlers Marina Betina/wiki/Betina#.5B.5BMarina_Betina.5D.5DChandler icon Marina Betina [[Betina#Marina Betina|Marina Betina]] chandlery
Services
Repairs Marina Betina/wiki/Betina#.5B.5BMarina_Betina.5D.5DService icon Marina Betina [[Betina#Marina Betina|Marina Betina]] large boatyard. Most engine, electronic and hull repairs can be undertaken in the yard
Internet WiFi in Marina Betina andin the internet café in town
Mobile connectivity Is there mobile telephone signal such as G4, G3, GPRS on the island? How strong is the signal? Are there any blind spots?
Vehicle rentals  /wiki/Betina#.26nbsp.3BCar icon   [[Betina# | ]] outlets in the village

Provisioning

Murter (village)/wiki/Betina#.5B.5BMurter_.28village.29.5D.5DProvisions icon Murter (village) [[Betina#Murter (village)|Murter (village)]] Supermarkets and several provisions shops in the town.

Marina Betina and Marina Betina/wiki/Betina#.5B.5BMarina_Betina.5D.5D_and_.5B.5BMarina_Betina.5D.5DProvisions icon Marina Betina and Marina Betina [[Betina#Marina Betina and Marina Betina|Marina Betina and Marina Betina]] Minimarket.


Eating out

  • In the vilagge
 /wiki/Betina#.26nbsp.3BEatingout icon   [[Betina# | ]] Numerous restaurants.
 /wiki/Betina#.26nbsp.3BEatingout icon   [[Betina# | ]] Restaurant.

Transportation

Buses to Šibenik and local destinations.

Also see Murter

Tourism

Traditional regatta of Latinsko Idro, Betina

Betina is a mediaeval settlement and the old town on the hill retains its mediaeval street layout and several old buildings. The town was famous in the 19th and early 20th centuries for the construction of wooden sailing boats and every August it hosts an annual sailing regatta, the Latinsko Idro, for traditional Dalmatian lateen-rigged sailing boats.

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

For other useful websites, see Croatia.

References

See Croatia.

Comments

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