Vrgada
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Vrgada
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The small island of Vrgada lies off the mainland coast of Croatia six miles SSE of the harbour of Biograd. The island is situated halfway between the larger islands of Pasman to the NW and Murter to the SE. The island has a total area of only around 1.4 square miles but - for its size - a thriving population of nearly 250, mostly in the main settlement of Vrgada on the N coast. The island’s main harbour is in the bay of U. Luka at the NE coast of the island, which offers good protection except in E winds, when the sandy bay of U. Sv. Andrija immediately W of a headland separating it from U. Luka is a better option. A further anchorage, U. Kranje on the S coast of the island, offers better shelter in N winds. There are several fish farms in the channels between the small islets to the S.
Charts
- British Admiralty
- 2711
- 2773
- Croatian charts
- MK14
- Imray
- M25
Weather
See Croatia.
Passages
See Croatia.
Islands
Communication
Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
Berthing
The berthing options on the island consist of the two harbours of U. Luka and U. Sv. Andrija on the NE coast and the anchorage of U. Kranje at the SE end of the island.
U. Luka
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
U. Sv. Andrija
U. Kranje
Facilities
Water
N/A (Not Available).
Electricity
N/A.
Toilets
?
Showers
?
Laundry
None.
Garbage
?
Supplies
Fuel
No fuel.
Cooking gas
None.
Chandlers
None.
Services
Repairs
None.
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
None.
Provisioning
Vrgada village [[Vrgada#Vrgada village|Vrgada village]] small provisions shop.
Transportation
Tripper boats only.
Eating out
- U. Luka -- there is a restaurant
Tourism
History
Mentioned in the year 950 under the name of Lumbricaton, the island of Vrgada first served as a home to shepherds who came from the Velebit mountain. The name Vrgada, which was documented in the 15th century, derives from “La Vergada”, meaning “the hilly island”. Vrgada, unlike most Adriatic islands in the Middle Ages, was inhabited and served as an important fort due to its position on the main straight of navigation.
The church, found at the top of the hill, is dedicated to St Andrew. First constructed in 824 AC, it is one of the oldest churches found in the Dalmatian islands.
Places to Visit
There is little to do on the island, but lovers of peace and quiet will find a good haven here - except during high tourist season, when day trippers flock to its several good beaches, especially in U. Sv. Andrija.
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
- Vrgada at the Wikipedia
- Vrgada tourism
For other useful websites, see Croatia.
References
See Croatia.
Comments
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Date of member's last visit to Vrgada and this page's details validated:
- July 2004 --Athene of Lymington
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