Valun

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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.	+	''See [[Croatia#Weather|Croatia]]''.
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The small harbour of Valun lies on the W side of the gulf of the same name, which is situated on the NW coast of the island of Cres in Croatia. The E coast of the Istra peninsula on the mainland is only 10 miles to the W and the harbour and marina of Cres Town four miles NNE. The hamlet and its harbour lie at the foot of steep cliffs and, apart from a few restaurants along the waterfront, is largely unspoilt. The quay has laid moorings for around a dozen yachts. Shelter is good with S and W winds but the quay is completely open N and E.

Charts

British Admiralty

202

2719

Croatian

100 - 16 (Pula - Kvarner)

Imray

M23 (Adriatic Sea)

Weather

See Croatia.

Passages

See Croatia.

Islands

• Losinj
• Krk
• Rab

Navigation

Valun lies at the SW corner of the Gulf of Valun, five miles SSE of the headland of Rt. Pernat. There are no dangers in the approach, although with moderate to strong winds from NW round to E an unpleasant swell develops in the gulf and the quay here is nearly untenable. The quay is protected by a short breakwater.

Entrance

Valun is not a port of entry. The nearest port of entry is Mali Losinj on the island of Losinj.

Berthing

Ports

Immediately S of the short breakwater is a quay with depths of 2.0 - 3.0 metres. There are laid moorings here for around a dozen yachts. There are no facilities on the quay. Shelter here is poor in any winds from NW round to E and the berths are probably untenable in strong winds from these directions. In such conditions, Cres Town is a safer option.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

• Marina Cres four miles NE.

Anchorages

The nearest sheltered anchorage is in the bay of Cres Town.

Facilities

Water

N/A (Not Available).

Electricity

N/A.

Toilets

?

Showers

?

Laundry

None.

Garbage

None.

Supplies

Fuel

No fuel.

Cooking gas

None.

Chandlers

None.

Services

Repairs

Brodogradilište Cres in Cres Town/wiki/Valun#Brodogradili.C5.A1te_Cres_in_.5B.5BCres_Town.5D.5Dservice Brodogradilište Cres in Cres Town [[Valun#Brodogradilište Cres in Cres Town|Brodogradilište Cres in Cres Town]] 44°57.170'N, 014°24.500'EBrodogradilište Cres in Cres Town44.95283;14.40833 this is the nearest facility; see [[1]] for details of services.

ACI Marina Cres in Cres Town/wiki/Valun#ACI_.5B.5BMarina_Cres.5D.5D_in_.5B.5BCres_Town.5D.5Dservice ACI Marina Cres in Cres Town [[Valun#ACI Marina Cres in Cres Town|ACI Marina Cres in Cres Town]] 44°56.887'N, 014°24.813'EACI Marina Cres in Cres Town44.948121;14.413547 has a small boatyard.

Internet

N/A.

Mobile connectivity

Is there mobile telephone signal such as G4, G3, GPRS in the island? How strong is the signal? Are there any blind spots?

Vehicle Rentals

Rental outlets in the town.

Provisioning

Limited provisions in the village.

Transportation

Buses to Cres Town.

Eating out

Several cafes and restaurants along the waterfront.

Tourism

Places to Visit

Valun is a highly photogenic hamlet, a cluster of old stone houses climbing up the hill from the harbour. Around the harbour are some good cafes and restaurants where one can sit and watch the infrequent comings and goings on the town quay. The small parish church of Valun displays an 11th tombstone inscribed in Glagolitic as well as Latin, one of the earliest examples in Croatia. On either side of the hamlet are some idyllic beaches, fringed with pines.

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

• Valun at the Wikipedia
• List of all Croatian marinas
• List of government-owned ACI marinas
• Croatian National Tourist Board
• Find Croatia travel guide
• Wikipedia - Croatia

References

See entry for Croatia.

Comments

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Date of member's last visit to Valun and this page's details validated:

• August 2004 --Athene of Lymington 16:35, 19 August 2011 (BST)

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