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Revision as of 12:00, 27 September 2012
Njivice, Krk Island, Croatia
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The harbour of Njivice is situated on the NW coast of the island of Krk in Croatia, around 21 miles by sea N of the island’s main harbour of Krk Town. A former fishing village, the town has a small and relatively shallow harbour with a pier alongside which a yacht can usually find space. The harbour is exposed to winds from W and NW and would not be safe in strong winds from that direction.
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Charts
British Admiralty 2719
Croatian charts MK 5 (Rijeka Bay)
Imray M24 (Gulf of Trieste to Losinj and Rab)
Local Weather
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.
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.
There are no dangers in the approach to Njivice. The large commercial pier on the W side of the harbour is easily identified once close in.
Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)
Njivice is not a port of entry. The nearest ports of entry are Mali Losinj on the island of [Losinj]] or Rijeka.
Berthing options
The best berth for a visiting yacht (if there is space) is alongside the long commercial pier on the W side of the harbour. Depths here are from 2.5 metres towards the root to around 3.5 metres at the end. Most of the rest of the harbour, which is shallow, is occupied by small leisure and fishing craft. Shelter in the harbour is good in winds from S and E but poor in northerlies. A strong N or NW wind would probably render it untenable.
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Offshore Islands and Groups
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
It may be possible to drop anchor temporarily in the harbour approaches if going ashore for supplies, but Njivice does not offer a suitable overnight anchorage unless the weather is very settled. A better anchorage (but only in settled weather) is the bay about half a mile NE of the harbour, where depths are around 10 metres and the holding is good in mud.
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
None.
Repairs/Yards
None. Go to Punat.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
No fuel. No water or electricity.
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
Njivice is an attractive and quiet village in a pretty, wooded setting, but not really a destination in its own right.
Grocery & Supply Stores
- Supermarket and good provisions shops in the town.
Eateries
- Several cafes and restaurants around the harbour and in the town.
Internet/WiFi
None.
Laundry
None.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
None.
Garbage Disposal
Bins near the harbour.
Transportation
Transportation (local and/or international)
- Buses to Rijeka.
- Local buses to Krk Town, Vrbnik and Biska.
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
- List of all Croatian marinas
- List of government-owned ACI marinas
- Croatian National Tourist Board
- Find Croatia travel guide
- Wikipedia - Croatia
References & Publications
- Adriatic Pilot (Imray) - Trevor & Dinah Thompson 5th edition 2008
- 777 Harbours & Anchorages - Karl-H. Bestandig 4th edition 2010-11
- Croatia Cruising Companion (Wiley Nautical) - Jane Cody and John Nash
- Adriatic Sea Pilots Volume 1 and 2 (Croatian Hydrographic Office)
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:
- May 2005 --Athene of Lymington 16:24, 24 April 2012 (BST)
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