Veli Iz
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The town and harbour of Veli Iz is situated is situated about halfway down the NE side of the island of Iz in Croatia. The small islet of Rutnjak lies half a mile due E of the harbour. A quiet and attractive settlement, it was for many years the centre of a renowned pottery industry, although the craft is now continued by just one family in the town. Every year in late July the town hosts a festival at which a ‘King of Iz’ is elected. The festival reputedly dates back several hundred years. The harbour of Veli Iz is given over almost entirely to yachting tourism, with its partial conversion into a small 50-berth marina with a wide range of support facilities, including a small repair yard. Smaller yachts can also berth on the town quay, using their anchors, or anchor off in the harbour clear of the ferry approach.
Charts
- British Admiralty
- 2711
- 515
- Croatian charts
- MK13
- Imray
- M25 (Otok Rab to Sibenik)
Weather
See Croatia.
Passages
See Croatia.
Communication
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
There are no dangers in the immediate approach to Veli Iz. The islet of Rutnjak can be left on either side. In the approach from S, there is a shoal patch marked with a beacon around 500 metres NW of the islet of Knezak. Depths in the harbour entrance are 6.0 - 7.0 metres and there are depths on the quays ranging from 1.5 – 2.0 metres at the town quay up to 5.0 metres in the marina.
Entrance
Zadar is the nearest all-year round port of entry, or Sibenik if arriving from S. During the summer, Sali on Dugi Otok and Primosten on the mainland are also ports of entry.
Berthing
There are three mooring options for a visiting yacht in Veli Iz:
Veli Iz Town Quay
The quay on the W side of the harbour, next to the church, has depths of 1.5 - 2.0 metres along most of its length.
A yacht can moor here bows or stern-to using its anchor; probably bows-to is safer for all but shallow draft yachts. Holding is good in sand and mud. Shelter here is very good in all except strong NE winds, which send in an uncomfortable swell.Marinas & Yacht Clubs
- Marina Veli Iz -- The quays along the S side of the harbour are operated by Marina Veli Iz and provide around 50 berths for yachts of up to 20 metres in depths of 2.5 metres and 3.5 - 5.0 metres.
Anchorages
Veli Iz Harbour
See also Drage.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
There is no fuel berth on the island. Water and electricity at the marina berths.
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
Iz Island was formerly celebrated for its highly decorated pottery, traditionally made in Veli Iz and the smaller settlement of Mali Iz - at one time by nearly 70 families. Today there is just one family in Veli Iz keeping up the tradition, the Petrovic family.
There is an ethnographic museum in the town which has several fine examples of Iz pottery and a couple of Romanesque churches. Every year in late July Veli Iz hosts a festival at which a ‘King of Iz’ is elected. The festival reputedly dates back several hundred years.
Grocery & Supply Stores
Two supermarkets in the town.
Eateries
Several good restaurants ashore.
Internet/WiFi
In the marina and some of the cafés and restaurants.
Laundry
None.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
None.
Garbage Disposal
Bins at the marina.
Transportation
Ferries to Zadar on mainland.
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
- Iž at the Wikipedia
See also Croatia.
References
See Croatia.
Comments
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Verified by
Date of member's last visit to Veli Iz and this page's details validated:
- June 2015 --Athene of Lymington
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