Veli Lošinj

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Veli Lošinj
44°31.366'N, 014°30.061'E Chart icon.png
lat=44.522764 | lon=14.501009 | zoom=16 | y

The tiny port of Veli Lošinj lies on the E coast of the island of Lošinj, two miles SE of the island’s capital, Mali Lošinj and 14 miles S of the Osor canal. Like Mali Losinj, the village prospered in the 19th century days of sail and the harbour is ringed with the houses of former sea captains. The baroque church of St Anthony of Egypt on the harbour is one of the finest on the island. The harbour itself is quite cramped and is only suitable for a brief visit by yacht (more than 6-7 and it is practically full). Shelter is reasonable but the harbour becomes untenable with strong N winds.

Charts

See Lošinj.

Weather

See Croatia.

Passages

See Croatia.

Islands

Communication

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Navigation

There are no dangers in the approach to Veli Lošinj. However, an approach in fresh to strong N winds is inadvisable and in any case, the harbour would probably be untenable in such conditions. Depths in the harbour entrance are around 6.0 metres and alongside the outer quay a little over 2.0 metres.

Entrance

Veli Lošinj is not a port of entry. The nearest port of entry is Mali Lošinj.

Berthing

The tiny harbour of Veli Losinj

Veli Lošinj Harbour

Veli Lošinj Harbour/wiki/Veli_Lo%C5%A1inj#Veli_Lo.C5.A1inj_Harbour
Harbour icon Veli Lošinj Harbour [[Veli Lošinj#Veli Lošinj Harbour|Veli Lošinj Harbour]] 44°31.303'N, 014°30.054'E
The inner harbour is crammed with local boats and is in any case shallow. Visiting yachts go alongside or in busy periods anchor moor bows or stern-to the E quay just outside the inner harbour (next to the conspicuous church of St Anthony). There is room here for 6-8 yachts, although the quay is also used by tripper boats during the season, reducing the available space. Depths alongside here are little over 2.0 metres, increasing to 6.0 - 7.0 metres further out. Shelter here is good from all winds except N/NE, when it becomes uncomfortable and, if strong, untenable.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Anchorages

None.

Amenities

Facilities
Water N/A (Not Available)
Electricity N/A
Toilets N/A
Showers N/A
Laundry N/A
Garbage Bins around the harbour
Supplies
Fuel N/A
Bottled gas N/A
Chandlers None
Services
Repairs N/A
Internet Internet cafe in the town
Mobile connectivity ?
Vehicle rentals N/A

Provisioning

  • Supermarket and provisions shops in the town
  • Butcher and bakery
  • Fruit and vegetable market

Eating out

Several cafes and restaurants around the harbour and in the town.

Transportation

Tourism

The picturesque inner harbour
The harbourside church of Sv. Antun

Places to Visit

The village is extremely picturesque, with pastel-coloured houses clustered around narrow streets winding up the steep slopes around the harbour. The harbour is dominated by the impressive Baroque church of Sv. Antun (St Anthony), which contains several fine paintings of the Italian school. Dozens of sea captains were buried under the church floor, their other memorial being the numerous fine villas in the village. Behind the town is a 15th-century tower built by the Venetians to protect the harbour from Dalmatian pirates.

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

References

See Croatia.

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