Starigrad-Paklenica

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The small harbour of Starigrad lies on the mainland coast of Croatia at the SE end of the Velebitski channel, near the entrance to the Paklenica National Park at the foot of the Velebit mountain range. A settlement since Roman times, the town’s main claim to fame today is as a base for exploring the spectacular gorges of the National Park just behind the town and for long-distance trekking into the Velebit mountain range to the NE. However, the harbour, like many along this coast, is quite open and does not offer good shelter. It is not a place to be in if there is any risk of a bora or, indeed, any fresh to strong winds from NW round to SW. In settled weather, however, it is a useful place to stop for a visit to the National Park.

Charts

British Admiralty

2719

Croatian charts

100-18

50-4

Italian charts

924

6001

Imray Nautical Chart

M24

Weather

See Croatia.

Passages

See Croatia.

Islands

• Pag

Communication

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Navigation

Starigrad is approached from NW, either via the Velebitski channel having passed around the northern end of the island of Pag or, if approaching from S, through the narrow but deep channel of Ljubacka Vrata at the SE end of Pag island. A bridge crosses the latter channel, connecting Pag with the mainland, and has an air clearance of 35 metres. There are no dangers in the approach to the harbour itself. Shelter is no better than reasonable in moderate winds from NE round to E but poor in all other conditions. The harbour is untenable in strong winds from NW and W.

Berthing

Visiting yachts can moor alongside on either side of the short jetty at the NW side of the harbour, wherever there is space. Depths along the jetty range from 1.0 metre at the root to 3.0 metres at the outer end.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Anchorages

There is no suitable sheltered anchorage off Starigrad.

Yacht Repairs and Services

Marine Stores

None.

Repairs/Yards

None.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel from garage on the main road E of the harebour. No water or electricity.

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

Most people come to Starigrad to visit the twin gorges of the Paklenica National Park which are a 20 minute walk from the harbour. The larger of the two gorges, Velika Paklenica, leads up into the foothills of the Velebit mountain range and offers some of the most spectacular scenery in Croatia.

Grocery & Supply Stores

Two supermarkets and other provisions shops in the town.

Eateries

Several bars and restaurants in the town.

Internet/WiFi

None.

Laundry

None.

Motorbike & Car Rentals

None.

Garbage Disposal

Bins near the harbour.

Transportation

• Buses to Zadar
• Domestic trains from Zadar to Zagreb and Split.

Friends

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

Forums

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

Links

• Starigrad at the Wikipedia
• Paklenica

For other useful websites, see Croatia.

References

See Croatia.

Comments

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Verified by

Date of member's last visit to Starigrad-Paklenica and this page's details validated:

• July 2005 --Athene of Lymington 16:41, 21 July 2011 (BST)

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