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==Mali Losinj, Croatia==
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| summary= The harbour of '''Mali Lošinj''' lies on the W coast of the island of [[Losinj]], at the head of a three-mile long natural inlet. Entered from its NW end, the inlet provides good protection in winds from any direction, although with a three-mile fetch the harbour at its head can be choppy in strong NW winds. The town itself is most attractive, its waterfront lined with the imposing former residences of 119th-centurysea captains. It was a popular resort during the days of the Austro-Hungarian empire and the bay of Cikat a mile W of the town is overrun with smart villas and exclusive hotels. Yachts are well catered for, with no less than three small marinas in the inlet plus the option in settled weather of the E town quay or the W harbourmaster's quay. No anchoring is permitted in the inlet, although the bay of [[#U. Artaturi|U. Artaturi]] two miles NW offers good shelter in all but S winds.
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The harbour of Mali Losinj lies on the W coast of the island of [[Losinj]], at the head of a three mile long natural inlet.  Entered from its NW end, the inlet provides good protection in winds from any direction, although with a three mile fetch the harbour at its head can be choppy in strong NW winds.  The town itself is most attractive, its waterfront lined with the imposing former residences of 19th century sea captains and with a colourful floating vegetable market bobbing at the quay.  The town was a popular resort during the days of the Austro-Hungarian empire and the bay of Cikat a mile W of the town is overrun with smart villas and hotels.  Yachts are well catered for, with no less than three small marinas in the inlet plus the less desirable option of the low town quay itself.  No anchoring is permitted in the inlet, although the bay of U. Artaturi two miles NW offers good shelter in all but S winds.
 
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[[Image:MaliLosinj.jpg|thumb|335px|right| '''Yachts berthed in Mali Losinj harbour''' <br>''Click for larger view'' ]]
 
==Charts==
==Charts==
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British Admiralty 202
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''See [[Lošinj#Charts|Lošinj]]''.
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Croatian charts MK 8 (Otok Losinj)
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==Weather==
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''See [[Croatia#Weather|Croatia]]''.
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Imray M24 (Gulf of Trieste to Losinj and Rab)
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==Passages==
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''See [[Croatia#Passages|Croatia]]''.
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==Local Weather==
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==Islands==
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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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* [[Cres]]
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* [[Unije]]
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* [[Ilovik]]
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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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==Communication==
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{{Green|Add here VHF channel for the coastguard, harbor masters. etc.}}
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For sources of weather forecasting, see [[Croatia]].
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''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]''
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==Navigation==
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{{thumb|Entrance to Mali Losinj from Veli Lošinj - panoramio.jpg|Yachts passing the Privlaka‎ bridge channel}}
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==Approach and Navigation==
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The approach to [[{{PAGENAME}}]] is through a 500-metre wide channel between the island of O. Koludarc to the S and the headland of Rt. Torunza to the N.  Both should be given a good clearance as there are shallows extending for some 50 metres off them.   
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The approach to Mali Losinj is through a 500 metre wide channel between the island of O. Koludarc to the S and the headland of Rt. Torunza to the N.  Both should be given a good clearance as there are shallows extending for some 50 metres off them.  An alternative approach is through a narrow canal, the Prolaz Privlaka, dug through the spit of land that encloses the E side of the inlet a mile NNW of the harbour.  Depths in the canal are around 3.0 metres but the width is little over 6.0 metres and passage is therefore only suitable for monohulls of moderate draft.  The bridge which carries the road over the canal opens morning and evening (currently 0900 and 1800) to allow passage by yachts.  Shelter in Mali Losinj is good in most conditions, although in strong NW winds the harbour at the head of the inlet gets quite choppy.  Conditions are unlikely however to be dangerous unless a yacht is alongside the quay on the E side of the harbour.
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==Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)==
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An alternative approach is through a narrow canal, the Prolaz Privlaka, dug through the spit of land that encloses the E side of the inlet a mile NNW of the harbour.  Depth in the canal is approx. 2.4 metres with the width is 8 metres the passage is therefore only suitable for monohulls of a moderate draft.
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Mali Losinj is a port of entry.  The customs office is immediately S of the canal of Provaz Privlaki.
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==Berthing options==
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| text=is just at the north of Mali Lošinj at the locality of Privlaka‎. The bridge which carries the road over the canal opens morning and evening (0900 and 1800) to allow passage by yachts. Vessels coming from the South (harbour) have priority. In the case of strong wind, the bridge may be closed due to dangerous current and waves.
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There are three main options for yachts berthing in Mali Losinj, the marinas of Marina Losinj and Mali Losinj Marina on the NE side of the inlet, a mile NW of the town, and the marina of Yacht Club Marina inside the old harbour at the head of the inlet.  It is also possible to go alongside the quay on the NE side of the old harbour, clear of the ferry berth, although the quay is very low here and unsuitable with any chop or swell.  Click on link for a map of berthing locations: [https://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?msid=210561298658189797082.0004cdbf3aa1ff05507d2&msa=0&ll=44.535101,14.468833&spn=0.004696,0.008229 Map of berthing options in Mali Losinj].  ''For full details of the berthing options, see below''.
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Shelter in Mali Lošinj is good in most conditions, although in strong NW winds the harbour at the head of the inlet gets quite choppy.  Conditions are unlikely however to be dangerous unless a yacht is alongside the quay on the E side of the harbour.
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==Offshore Islands and Groups==
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* [[Cres]]
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* [[Unije]]
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* [[Ilovik]]
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==Marinas & Yacht Clubs==
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==Entrance==
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* [[Marina Losinj]]
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[[{{PAGENAME}}]] is a port of entry/exit for Croatia. For details ''see [[Croatia#Entrance|Entrance: Croatia]]''.
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* [[Mali Losinj Marina]]
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* [[Yacht Club Marina]]
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==Anchorages==
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The customs office is immediately S of the canal of Provaz Privlaki.  The harbourmaster's office is on the W side of the harbour, 100 metres N of the [[Yacht Club Marina]] pontoons.
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====U. Artaturi ====
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[[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|44|34.3|N|14|24.6|E|}}
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The closest anchorage to Mali Losinj is in the bay of Uvala Artaturi two miles NW of the entrance to Mali Losinj inlet.  The bay offers good shelter in the prevailing winds and is only open to winds from S, in which it may be possible to creep into the inlets on the W side of the bay, although space is tight and it may be necessary to take a line ashore.  In all other conditions, anchor in the NE part of the bay in 4.0 - 5.0 metres, where the holding is good in sand.  Beware of the rocky spit extending off the village in the centre of the N side of the bay between the anchorage and the small inlets on the W side.
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==Yacht Repairs and Services==
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==Berthing==
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====Marine Stores====
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There are five main options for yachts berthing in [[{{PAGENAME}}]], working from N to S:
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====Repairs/Yards====
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{{poi|| lat= 44.54383| lon= 14.46063| zoom= 17 |type= marina | name= [[Mali Lošinj Marina]]
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See marina entries.
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| portofentry=  
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| text='''Mali Lošinj Marina'''  lies on the NE side of the inlet, just under a mile NW of the town and just S of the canal of Provaz Privlaki. It offers 80 berths for yachts up to 18 metres and a maximum draft of 8.0 metres.
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====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====
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{{poi| lat= 44.535990| lon= 14.465031| zoom=16 |type= marina | name= [[Marina Lošinj]]
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Fuel stations on E side of the harbour at Marina Losinj and SW side 100 metres W of Yacht Club Marina pontoons. Water and electricity at all three marinas.
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| text='''Marina Lošinj''' lies on the NE side of the inlet, a mile NW of the town and just N of the canal of Provaz Privlaki. It offers 84 berths for yachts up to 18 metres and a maximum draft of 8.0 metres.
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{{poi | lat= 44.53349|lon=14.46777
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| imagetext= The newly refurbished E quay
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| text= The town quay on the E side of the harbour, which used to be too low for use by yachts, has been raised by around a metre and mooring rings have been installed at the N end of it, just S of the stub jetty.  There is room here for 3-4 yachts to lie alongside in depths of 3.0 - 4.0 metres with reasonable shelter from most directions, albeit with regular wash from the tripper boats.
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{{poi | lat= 44.53262|lon=14.46775
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| imagetext= The W quay opposite the harbourmaster's office
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| text= There is a newly refurbished length of quay just outside the harbourmaster's office immediately N of the pontoons of Yacht Club Marina. Yachts can lie alongside here in depths of 5.0 – 6.0 metres while completing formalities in the harbourmaster's office (or even overnight at less busy periods). Shelter here is adequate in settled weather but subject to swell from passing vessels and probably untenable in a ''bora''.
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{{poi| | lat= 44.53249|lon=14.46814| zoom= 17 |type= marina | name= [[Yacht Club Marina]]
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| imagetext= Yacht Club Marina, Mali Lošinj
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| text='''Yacht Club Marina''' lies inside the old harbour at the head of the inlet and consists of five pontoons with 110 berths for yachts of up to 30 metres and a maximum draft of 8.0 metres.
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==Things to do Ashore==
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
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====Tourism====
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* [[Marina Lošinj]]
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Mali Losinj is a typical Croatian island town, with narrow mediaeval streets and red-tiled rooftops punctuated by soaring church bell towers.  Its quays are mostly lined with the imposing former mansions of 19th century sea captains.  The 17th century Church of the Nativity 100 metres SE of the harbour is worth a visit for the impressive artworks contained within.  A walk along the sea promenade to St Martin’s Bay half a mile E of the harbour brings you to the Church of St. Martin, with a fine cemetery containing tombs of Italian nobility and local sea captains.  The walk along the E side of Losinj island continues to [[Veli Losinj]], the original island settlement, which is dominated by the impressive Baroque church of St. Antun on the harbour.  Dozens of sea captains lie buried under the church floor here, their other memorial being the numerous fine villas ringing the harbour.  Another half hour’s walk SE around the peninsula is the neighbouring and even smaller harbour of Rovenska.  A rather longer walk or cycle ride in the other direction from the harbour takes you to the bay of Čikat along a narrow sea promenade fringed with pine trees.  Čikat is a relatively upmarket resort, with several villas formerly owned by Austrian and Italian aristocrats, although the route there is lined with ugly campsites and camper van parks.
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* [[Mali Lošinj Marina]]
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* [[Yacht Club Marina]]
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==Anchorages==
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{{Poi |44|34.3|N|14|24.6|E| | type= anchorage| name= U. Artaturi
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| text= The inlet of U. Artaturi is situated one mile NW of the entrance to the inlet of Mali Losinj and extends for nearly a mile N from the open sea. It offers good shelter in all winds except strong southerlies. Anchor at the head of the inlet on either side of the central rocky spit. Depths are between 4.0 and 10.0 metres and the holding is good in sand. The bay is popular with both cruising yachts and holidaymakers and parts of it are taken up with moorings. {{Chartlet link| lat= 44.571587101976476| lon= 14.408710993725997| zoom= 15|}}}}
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==Amenities==
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Image:MaliMarket.jpg|Colourful floating market, Mali Losinj
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====Grocery & Supply Stores====
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* Several supermarkets and other provisions shops in the town.
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* Floating vegetable market in the harbour.
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* Several butchers and bakeries.
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* Fish market.
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|Water| At all three marinas and on the town quays
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* Numerous cafes and restaurants around the harbour and in the town.
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|Electricity| At all three marinas and on the town quays
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* Baracuda restaurant on W side of harbour was good in 2004.
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|Toilets| In [[Marina Lošinj]], [[Mali Lošinj Marina]], and [[Yacht Club Marina]]
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|Showers| In [[Marina Lošinj]], [[Mali Lošinj Marina]], and [[Yacht Club Marina]]
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|Laundry|
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* In [[Marina Lošinj]]
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* Possible at [[Yacht Club Marina]]
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* In the town
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|Garbage| Bins around the harbour and in the marinas
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====Internet/WiFi====
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At internet cafes in the town.
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|Fuel| In [[Marina Lošinj]] and [[Yacht Club Marina]]
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|Bottled gas| {{MagentaText|?}}
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|Chandlers|In [[Mali Lošinj Marina]]
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In the town.
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|Repairs|
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* Maintenance [[Marina Lošinj]]
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* Most service, maintenance and repairs possible in [[Marina Lošinj]]
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|Internet|
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* WiFi in [[Marina Lošinj]] and [[Mali Lošinj Marina]]
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* At internet cafes in the town.
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* Also free municipal WiFi but usually hard to get online
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|Mobile connectivity| {{MagentaText|?}}
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|Vehicle rentals| Rental outlets in the town
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==Provisioning==
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Rental outlets in the town.
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* Several supermarkets and other provisions shops in the town
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* Several butchers and bakeries
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* Fish market
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* Minimarket In [[Marina Lošinj]], [[Mali Lošinj Marina]]
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==Eating out==
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Bins around the harbour and in the marinas.
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* Numerous cafes and restaurants around the harbour and in the town.
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* ''Baracuda'' restaurant on W side of harbour was good in 2004 (and excellent in 2015). --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]]
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* Restaurant at [[Marina Lošinj]] and [[Yacht Club Marina]]
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* Bar at [[Marina Lošinj]] and [[Yacht Club Marina]]
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* Buses to Cres and Rijeka on the mainland and, in season, Zagreb
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* Seasonal ferries to [[Zadar]] and [[Pula]]
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{{Image right|CikatVilla.JPG |Cikat still has a few palatial villas }}
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{{Green|Give a short history of the port.}}
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Mali Losinj is a typical Croatian island town, with narrow mediaeval streets and red-tiled rooftops punctuated by soaring church bell towers.  Its quays are mostly lined with the imposing former mansions of 19th-century sea captains.  The 17th century Church of the Nativity 100 metres SE of the harbour is worth a visit for the impressive artworks contained within.  A walk along the sea promenade to St Martin’s Bay half a mile E of the harbour brings you to the Church of St. Martin, with a fine cemetery containing tombs of Italian nobility and local sea captains.  The walk along the E side of Losinj island continues to [[Veli Losinj]], the original island settlement, which is dominated by the impressive Baroque church of St. Antun on the harbour.  Dozens of sea captains lie buried under the church floor here, their other memorial being the numerous fine villas ringing the harbour.  Another half hour’s walk SE around the peninsula is the neighbouring and even smaller harbour of Rovenska.  A rather longer walk or cycle ride in the other direction from the harbour takes you to the bay of Čikat along a narrow sea promenade fringed with pine trees.  Čikat is a relatively upmarket resort, with several villas formerly owned by Austrian and Italian aristocrats, although the route there is lined with ugly campsites and camper van parks.  
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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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==Forum Discussions==
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List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')
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* [http://www.about-croatia.com/croatia-marina.php List of all Croatian marinas]
* [http://www.about-croatia.com/croatia-marina.php List of all Croatian marinas]
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* [http://croatia.hr/en-GB/Homepage Croatian National Tourist Board]
* [http://croatia.hr/en-GB/Homepage Croatian National Tourist Board]
* [http://www.find-croatia.com Find Croatia travel guide]  
* [http://www.find-croatia.com Find Croatia travel guide]  
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==References & Publications==
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==References==
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* ''Adriatic Pilot (Imray)'' - Trevor & Dinah Thompson  5th edition 2008
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* ''777 Harbours & Anchorages'' - Karl-H. Bestandig 4th  edition 2010-11
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* ''Croatia Cruising Companion (Wiley Nautical)'' -  Jane Cody and John Nash
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* If berthing in the harbour, it’s worth trying to get a berth on the leeward (SE) side of the pontoons if there are any strong N winds predicted - they’re a lot more comfortable than on the windward side. --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 14:29, 5 November 2012 (GMT)
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Mali Lošinj
Port of Entry
44°32.397'N, 014°27.609'E Chart icon.png
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Mali Losinj harbour

The harbour of Mali Lošinj lies on the W coast of the island of Losinj, at the head of a three-mile long natural inlet. Entered from its NW end, the inlet provides good protection in winds from any direction, although with a three-mile fetch the harbour at its head can be choppy in strong NW winds. The town itself is most attractive, its waterfront lined with the imposing former residences of 119th-centurysea captains. It was a popular resort during the days of the Austro-Hungarian empire and the bay of Cikat a mile W of the town is overrun with smart villas and exclusive hotels. Yachts are well catered for, with no less than three small marinas in the inlet plus the option in settled weather of the E town quay or the W harbourmaster's quay. No anchoring is permitted in the inlet, although the bay of U. Artaturi two miles NW offers good shelter in all but S winds.

Charts

See Lošinj.

Weather

See Croatia.

Passages

See Croatia.

Islands

Communication

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

Also see Cruiser's Nets

Navigation

Entrance to Mali Losinj from Veli Lošinj - panoramio.jpg
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Yachts passing the Privlaka‎ bridge channel

The approach to Mali Lošinj is through a 500-metre wide channel between the island of O. Koludarc to the S and the headland of Rt. Torunza to the N. Both should be given a good clearance as there are shallows extending for some 50 metres off them.

An alternative approach is through a narrow canal, the Prolaz Privlaka, dug through the spit of land that encloses the E side of the inlet a mile NNW of the harbour. Depth in the canal is approx. 2.4 metres with the width is 8 metres the passage is therefore only suitable for monohulls of a moderate draft.

Most Privlaka‎/wiki/Mali_Lo%C5%A1inj#Most_Privlaka.E2.80.8EWorld icon.png Most Privlaka‎ [[Mali Lošinj#Most Privlaka‎|Most Privlaka‎]] (Privlaka‎ bridge) 44°32.701'N, 014°27.609'E is just at the north of Mali Lošinj at the locality of Privlaka‎. The bridge which carries the road over the canal opens morning and evening (0900 and 1800) to allow passage by yachts. Vessels coming from the South (harbour) have priority. In the case of strong wind, the bridge may be closed due to dangerous current and waves.

Shelter in Mali Lošinj is good in most conditions, although in strong NW winds the harbour at the head of the inlet gets quite choppy. Conditions are unlikely however to be dangerous unless a yacht is alongside the quay on the E side of the harbour.

Entrance

Mali Lošinj is a port of entry/exit for Croatia. For details see Entrance: Croatia.

The customs office is immediately S of the canal of Provaz Privlaki. The harbourmaster's office is on the W side of the harbour, 100 metres N of the Yacht Club Marina pontoons.

Berthing

There are five main options for yachts berthing in Mali Lošinj, working from N to S:

Mali Lošinj Marina

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Marina icon Mali Lošinj Marina [[Mali Lošinj#Mali Lošinj Marina|Mali Lošinj Marina]] 44°32.630'N, 014°27.638'E
Mali Lošinj Marina lies on the NE side of the inlet, just under a mile NW of the town and just S of the canal of Provaz Privlaki. It offers 80 berths for yachts up to 18 metres and a maximum draft of 8.0 metres.

Marina Lošinj

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Marina icon Marina Lošinj [[Mali Lošinj#Marina Lošinj|Marina Lošinj]] 44°32.159'N, 014°27.902'E
Marina Lošinj lies on the NE side of the inlet, a mile NW of the town and just N of the canal of Provaz Privlaki. It offers 84 berths for yachts up to 18 metres and a maximum draft of 8.0 metres.
The newly refurbished E quay

E Quay

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Harbour icon E Quay [[Mali Lošinj#E Quay|E Quay]] 44°32.009'N, 014°28.066'E
Port of Entry
The town quay on the E side of the harbour, which used to be too low for use by yachts, has been raised by around a metre and mooring rings have been installed at the N end of it, just S of the stub jetty. There is room here for 3-4 yachts to lie alongside in depths of 3.0 - 4.0 metres with reasonable shelter from most directions, albeit with regular wash from the tripper boats.
The W quay opposite the harbourmaster's office

W Quay

W Quay/wiki/Mali_Lo%C5%A1inj#W_Quay
Harbour icon W Quay [[Mali Lošinj#W Quay|W Quay]] 44°31.957'N, 014°28.065'E
Port of Entry
There is a newly refurbished length of quay just outside the harbourmaster's office immediately N of the pontoons of Yacht Club Marina. Yachts can lie alongside here in depths of 5.0 – 6.0 metres while completing formalities in the harbourmaster's office (or even overnight at less busy periods). Shelter here is adequate in settled weather but subject to swell from passing vessels and probably untenable in a bora.
Yacht Club Marina, Mali Lošinj

Yacht Club Marina

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Marina icon Yacht Club Marina [[Mali Lošinj#Yacht Club Marina|Yacht Club Marina]] 44°31.949'N, 014°28.088'E
Port of Entry
Yacht Club Marina lies inside the old harbour at the head of the inlet and consists of five pontoons with 110 berths for yachts of up to 30 metres and a maximum draft of 8.0 metres.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Anchorages

U. Artaturi

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Anchorage icon U. Artaturi [[Mali Lošinj#U. Artaturi|U. Artaturi]] 44°34.3′N, 14°24.6′E
The inlet of U. Artaturi is situated one mile NW of the entrance to the inlet of Mali Losinj and extends for nearly a mile N from the open sea. It offers good shelter in all winds except strong southerlies. Anchor at the head of the inlet on either side of the central rocky spit. Depths are between 4.0 and 10.0 metres and the holding is good in sand. The bay is popular with both cruising yachts and holidaymakers and parts of it are taken up with moorings. Chartlet

Amenities

Facilities
Water At all three marinas and on the town quays
Electricity At all three marinas and on the town quays
Toilets In Marina Lošinj, Mali Lošinj Marina, and Yacht Club Marina
Showers In Marina Lošinj, Mali Lošinj Marina, and Yacht Club Marina
Laundry
Garbage Bins around the harbour and in the marinas
Supplies
Fuel In Marina Lošinj and Yacht Club Marina
Bottled gas ?
Chandlers In Mali Lošinj Marina
Services
Repairs
Internet
Mobile connectivity ?
Vehicle rentals Rental outlets in the town

Provisioning

Eating out

Transportation

  • Buses to Cres and Rijeka on the mainland and, in season, Zagreb
  • Seasonal ferries to Zadar and Pula

Tourism

Cikat still has a few palatial villas

History

Give a short history of the port.

Places to Visit

Mali Losinj is a typical Croatian island town, with narrow mediaeval streets and red-tiled rooftops punctuated by soaring church bell towers. Its quays are mostly lined with the imposing former mansions of 19th-century sea captains. The 17th century Church of the Nativity 100 metres SE of the harbour is worth a visit for the impressive artworks contained within. A walk along the sea promenade to St Martin’s Bay half a mile E of the harbour brings you to the Church of St. Martin, with a fine cemetery containing tombs of Italian nobility and local sea captains. The walk along the E side of Losinj island continues to Veli Losinj, the original island settlement, which is dominated by the impressive Baroque church of St. Antun on the harbour. Dozens of sea captains lie buried under the church floor here, their other memorial being the numerous fine villas ringing the harbour. Another half hour’s walk SE around the peninsula is the neighbouring and even smaller harbour of Rovenska. A rather longer walk or cycle ride in the other direction from the harbour takes you to the bay of Čikat along a narrow sea promenade fringed with pine trees. Čikat is a relatively upmarket resort, with several villas formerly owned by Austrian and Italian aristocrats, although the route there is lined with ugly campsites and camper van parks.

Friends

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

Forums

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Links

References

See Croatia.

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