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| name= Luka Vira
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| summary= The inlet of [[#U. Vela Vira|U. Vira]] (also shown on some charts as [[#U. Pribinja|U. Pribinja]]) lies on the N coast of [[Hvar]] Island in [[Croatia]], just under two miles NNW of [[Hvar (town)|Hvar Town]] but nearer seven miles by sea. The bay has two branches, the W beach contains the small fishing harbour of Vira with a quay usable by visiting yachts, the E beach contains an attractive anchorage with a hotel and restaurant ashore. There is a large campsite on the headland between the two branches. Shelter in the inlet is good in all but very strong N winds.
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The inlet of U. Vira (also shown on some charts as U. Pribinja) lies on the N coast of [[Hvar]] Island in [[Croatia]], just under two miles NNW of [[Hvar (town)]] but nearer seven miles by sea.  The bay has two branches, the W one containing the small fishing harbour of Vira with a quay usable by visiting yachts, the E one containing an attractive anchorage with a hotel and restaurant ashore.  There is a large camp site on the headland between the two branches.  Shelter in the inlet is good in all but very strong N winds.
 
==Charts==
==Charts==
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''See [[Central Dalmatia#Charts|Central Dalmatia]]''.
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| British Admiralty| 2712, 269
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| Croatian| MK19
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| Imray| M26 (Split to Dubrovnik)
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==Weather==
==Weather==
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==Communication==
==Communication==
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.
''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.
==Navigation==
==Navigation==
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There are no dangers in the approach to U. Vira. There is a light structure on the headland W of the entrance. Depths in the W branch are 12.0 metres, shelving to 5.0 metres at the quay on the SW side, and in the E branch are 12.0 metres until almost at the head, when depths reduce to 8.0 - 10.0 metres.
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There are no dangers in the approach to [[Luka Vira]]. There is a light structure on the headland W of the entrance. Depths in the W branch are 12.0 metres, shelving to 5.0 metres at the quay on the SW side, and in the E branch are 12.0 metres until almost at the head, when depths reduce to 8.0 - 10.0 metres.
==Entrance==
==Entrance==
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[[Stari Grad]] and [[Hvar (town)]] are summer ports of entry only. At other times of year, [[Split]] or [[Korcula]] are the nearest year-round ports of entry.   
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[[Stari Grad]] and [[Hvar (town)|Hvar Town]] are summer ports of entry only. At other times of the year, [[Split]] and [[Korčula]] are the nearest year-round ports of entry.   
==Berthing==
==Berthing==
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W branch -- go alongside the N end of the quay in the SW corner of the cove.  Depths here are 5.0 metres. The S end and the jetty opposite are used by fishing boats. The quay is fairly rough and there are no facilities on it. Shelter is very good in all but strong N winds.
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| text=W branch go alongside the N end of the quay in the SW corner of the cove.  Depths here are 5.0 metres. The South end and the jetty opposite are used by fishing boats. The quay is fairly rough and there are no facilities on it. The shelter is very good in all but strong N winds.
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==Anchorages==
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
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None.
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==Anchorages==
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| text=E branch anchor as close to the head of the cove as you can get, clear of the mooring buoys laid here.  Depths are 8.0 - 10.0 metres. The W part of the cove is buoyed off as a swimming area for the hotel on the shore. There is a restaurant ashore on the E side of the cove. The shelter is good in all but strong N or NW winds.
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E branch -- anchor as close to the head of the cove as you can get, clear of the mooring buoys laid here.  Depths are 8.0 - 10.0 metres. The W part of the cove is buoyed off as a swimming area for the hotel on the shore. There is a restaurant ashore on the E side of the cove. Shelter is good in all but strong N or NW winds.
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|header|Facilities
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|Water| None
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|Water| N/A (Not Available)
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|Electricity| None
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|Electricity| N/A
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|Toilets| None
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|Toilets| N/A
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|Showers|None
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|Showers|N/A
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|Laundry| None
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|Laundry| N/A
|Garbage| Bins near the quay in the W inlet
|Garbage| Bins near the quay in the W inlet
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|Fuel| None
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|Fuel| N/A
|Bottled gas| None
|Bottled gas| None
|Chandlers|  None
|Chandlers|  None
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|Repairs|  None
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|Repairs|  N/A
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|Internet| WiFi in {{MagentaText|?}}
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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| N/A
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|Vehicle rentals| None
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|Health|  
|Health|  
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==Provisioning==
==Provisioning==
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{{Green|Give the names and locations of supermarkets, grocery stores, bakeries, etc.}}
==Eating out==
==Eating out==
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Hotel and restaurant in the E branch of the inlet.
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==Transportation==
==Transportation==
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''See [[Croatia#References|Croatia]]''.
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Latest revision as of 19:53, 18 April 2019

WorldMediterraneanAdriatic SeaCroatiaCentral DalmatiaHvarLuka Vira
Luka Vira
43°11.824'N, 016°25.739'E Chart icon.png
lat=43.19707 | lon=16.42898 | zoom=14 | y
ViraAerial.jpg
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Inlet of Vira (Pribinja) from the N

The inlet of U. Vira (also shown on some charts as U. Pribinja) lies on the N coast of Hvar Island in Croatia, just under two miles NNW of Hvar Town but nearer seven miles by sea. The bay has two branches, the W beach contains the small fishing harbour of Vira with a quay usable by visiting yachts, the E beach contains an attractive anchorage with a hotel and restaurant ashore. There is a large campsite on the headland between the two branches. Shelter in the inlet is good in all but very strong N winds.

Charts

See Central Dalmatia.

Weather

See Croatia.

Passages

See Croatia.

Communication

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

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Navigation

There are no dangers in the approach to Luka Vira. There is a light structure on the headland W of the entrance. Depths in the W branch are 12.0 metres, shelving to 5.0 metres at the quay on the SW side, and in the E branch are 12.0 metres until almost at the head, when depths reduce to 8.0 - 10.0 metres.

Entrance

Stari Grad and Hvar Town are summer ports of entry only. At other times of the year, Split and Korčula are the nearest year-round ports of entry.

Berthing

Yachts at anchor in U. Vira

U. Vela Vira

U. Vela Vira/wiki/Luka_Vira#U._Vela_Vira
Harbour icon U. Vela Vira [[Luka Vira#U. Vela Vira|U. Vela Vira]] 43°11.614'N, 016°25.705'E
W branch – go alongside the N end of the quay in the SW corner of the cove. Depths here are 5.0 metres. The South end and the jetty opposite are used by fishing boats. The quay is fairly rough and there are no facilities on it. The shelter is very good in all but strong N winds.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Anchorages

U. Pribinja

U. Pribinja/wiki/Luka_Vira#U._Pribinja
Anchorage icon U. Pribinja [[Luka Vira#U. Pribinja|U. Pribinja]] 43°11.644'N, 016°25.924'E
E branch – anchor as close to the head of the cove as you can get, clear of the mooring buoys laid here. Depths are 8.0 - 10.0 metres. The W part of the cove is buoyed off as a swimming area for the hotel on the shore. There is a restaurant ashore on the E side of the cove. The shelter is good in all but strong N or NW winds.

Amenities

Facilities
Water N/A (Not Available)
Electricity N/A
Toilets N/A
Showers N/A
Laundry N/A
Garbage Bins near the quay in the W inlet
Supplies
Fuel N/A
Bottled gas None
Chandlers None
Services
Repairs N/A
Internet WiFi in ?
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 N/A
Health

Provisioning

Give the names and locations of supermarkets, grocery stores, bakeries, etc.

Eating out

E branch of the inlet/wiki/Luka_Vira#E_branch_of_the_inletEatingout icon E branch of the inlet [[Luka Vira#E branch of the inlet|E branch of the inlet]] Hotel and restaurant.

Transportation

None.

Tourism

Nothing except swimming off the boat.

Links

Also see Croatia.

References

See Croatia.

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