Brijuni archipelago
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The Brijuni (or Brioni) Islands are a group of two small islands and 12 tiny islets on the west coast of the peninsula of Istria in Croatia, three miles NW of the large port of Pula. The islands are separated from the mainland by the narrow Fažana Strait. An exclusive beach resort in the 19th century during the period of the Austro-Hungarian empire, the archipelago was subsequently appropriated as a summer residence by President Tito after the establishment of the Republic of Yugoslavia in 1945. In addition to most of the world’s heads of state, visitors to the islands during the post-war period included royal celebrities and film stars such as Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, Sophia Loren and Gina Lollobrigida. After the death of Tito in 1980, the islands became a national park and exclusive holiday resort. The islands now host a conference centre, four hotels and a small safari park as well as still hosting the occasional state visit. The two largest islands, Veli Brijun and Mali Brijun, can be visited by yacht, but charges are deliberately kept astronomically high to deter all but the wealthiest or most committed of yachting visitors. A more economical way to visit the islands is on a day excursion from Fažana - typical cost (2011) per person from 210 kuna (high season) to 125 kuna (low season) - which includes a guided three-hour tour of the main island on a mini tourist train. Day trip boats also visit from Pula, but usually just tour round the islands rather than landing.
Charts
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- British Admiralty
- 201
- 204
- Croatian charts
- 100-15
- 100-16
- 11
- Italian charts
- 924
- 39
- 6002
- Imray Nautical
- Chart M24
Radio Nets
Also see Cruiser's Nets.
Weather
Give local weather conditions or refer to another page (a region or island group) that covers these conditions.
Sources for Weather forecasts: For sources of weather forecasting, see Croatia.
Berthing Options
Ports
Veli Brijun
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Offshore Islands
Numerous smaller islets around the Archipelago, but visiting is prohibited.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Yacht Services and Repairs
Also see each Port.
Marine Stores
None.
Yacht Services/Repairs/Yards
None
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
No fuel. Water and electricity at some berths in Port Veli Brijun.
Tourism and Things to do Ashore
Tourism
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Most sites on the islands can only be visited on an organized tour (even if staying at one of the hotels). The tour usually starts at the Hotel Istra Neptun (former guesthouse of President Tito’s villa), which lies directly opposite the small harbour of Port Veli Brijun. The tour takes in the safari park, with elephants and several breeds of rare antelopes and sheep donated to Tito by world leaders; the remains of a 1st century AD Roman villa; a ruined Byzantine fortress; the church of Sveti Germana with displays of mediaeval church frescoes and an exhibition of ‘Tito on Brijuni’ with photos of the great man with movie stars and world leaders. There are even dinosaur prints in several places on the main island.
Grocery & Supply Stores
None.
Eateries
Several bars and restaurants in the hotels.
Internet/WiFi
None.
Laundry
None.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
None.
Garbage Disposal
Bins at Port Veli Brijun.
Transportation
Transportation (local and/or international)
- Ferries from Fažana
- Boat trips from Pula
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
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
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:
- Data compiled from web research (please update if possible)--Athene of Lymington 14:31, 7 March 2011 (GMT)
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