Medulin

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Medulin, Croatia

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	44°46.5′N, 13°57.54′E
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The large natural inlet of Medulin extends for nearly five miles inland just E of the extreme southern tip of the peninsula of Istria in Croatia. Entered between the headlands of Cape Kamenjak at the tip of the peninsula and Cape Marlera two miles E, the bay contains several small islands, the towns of Medulin and Pomer (the latter with the ACI marina of Marina Pomer) and numerous sheltered anchorages. It is in itself a mini cruising ground in which a yacht could happily spend up to a week in settled weather, with the reassurance of shelter at the marina if conditions suddenly change. Although the bay is very busy with holidaymakers during July and August, it is usually possible to find a quiet spot to anchor somewhere in the inner, virtually landlocked basin, clear of permanent moorings and noisy campsites. Moreover, there is no charge for anchoring in the inlet of Medulin.

Charts

British Admiralty

201

204

Croatian charts

100-16

50-3

Italian charts

924

6002

Imray Nautical Chart

M24

Radio Nets

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Weather

Diurnal winds along the coast are mostly moderate during the summer months, predominantly from NW and rarely exceeding force 4/5. At night, katabatic winds off the mountains are a feature of some of the harbours along the NE Adriatic 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.

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.

For sources of weather forecasting, see Croatia.

Approach and Navigation

The bay of Medulin is entered between the Cape Kamenjak at the southern tip of Istria and Cape Marlera two miles E. The main channel up to the virtually landlocked inner part of the bay passes east of the islet of Fenera at 44°46.2′N, 13°57.2′E and then between the islands of Ceja and Bodulas, favouring the side closer to Ceja, where the water is deeper. A course of NNW for a further two miles takes you through the main channel and into the inner basin.

Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)

Once in the inner basin, a visiting yacht has three options:

1. Continue NNW towards the small islet of Premanturski Skoljic, which must be left to port, and berth in the ACI marina of Marina Pomer, which offers 283 berths for yachts up to 18.0 metres in depths of up to 5.0 metres. Click on the link for details.
2. Turn to starboard up the long side inlet which leads to the settlement of Medulin itself at 44°49.02′N, 13°55.8′E, where a shallow draft yacht can anchor off the town in depths of around 3.0 metres, clear of the numerous moorings.
3. Continue past the islet of Premanturski Skoljic and anchor in the large bight between it and the wooded pensinula to the E, wherever the shelter is best. Depths across the whole bight are only 5.0 - 6.0 metres, so it is possible to anchor wherever there is space. Holding is excellent in mud.

Offshore Islands and Groups

Several small islets in the inlet, but none of them offer good overnight anchorages.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

• Marina Pomer

Anchorages

See above.

Yacht Repairs and Services

Marine Stores

Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.

Repairs/Yards

See entry for Marina Pomer for details.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

No fuel dock anywhere in the inlet. Best to fill up before you arrive. Water and electricity in the marina.

Tourism and Things to do Ashore

Tourism

Medulin itself and the campsite-infested shores on either side can be very busy with tourists during the summer months, but it is usually possible to find a quiet spot to anchor somewhere around the inner part of the inlet. Once inside the bay, depths are suitable for anchoring almost everywhere between Marina Pomer and Medulin town itself.

Grocery & Supply Stores

• Good provisions shops in the towns of Pomer and Medulin.

Eateries

• Numerous bars and restaurants in the towns of Pomer and Medulin.

Internet/WiFi

None.

Laundry

None.

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Rental outlets in the Medulin.

Garbage Disposal

Bins in the marina.

Transportation

• Buses to Rijeka and Zagreb from Medulin.
• International airports of Pula: 8 kms and Rijeka: 85 kms.

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

Links to relevant websites.

• Istria Tourism website

For other useful websites, see Croatia.

References & Publications

See entry for Croatia.

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this Island & this page's details validated:

• August 2004--Athene of Lymington 19:00, 13 February 2011 (UTC)

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