Vrsar

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The small town and harbour of Vrsar are situated five miles S of the harbour and marina of Porec and the same distance N of the harbour and marina of Rovinj. The harbour is protected from W and S by the island of Sveti Juraj, which has been joined to the mainland by an artificial barrier, and from N and NW by a harbour breakwater and (to some extent) by the small island of Galiner half a mile NW. Vrsar is a popular tourist resort and there are numerous holiday apartment complexes and campsites in the surrounding area. On the N side of the harbour is a 220 berth marina owned and operated by the Montraker leisure resort company, which also operates the small resort and marina of Marina Funtana 1.5 miles to the N. The marina also manages a pontoon on the S side of the harbour with laid moorings for around 10 yachts. Shelter is good in most conditions, although strong NW winds send in some swell.

Charts

British Admiralty

201

204

Croatian charts

100-15

100-16

11

Italian charts

924

39

6002

Imray Nautical Chart

M24

Weather

See Croatia.

Passages

See Croatia.

Islands

Numerous.

Communication

Also see World Cruiser's Nets

Navigation

As with most of the towns in Istria, a conspicuous belfry in the town of Vrsar on a hill above the harbour at the head of the bay is identifiable from distance. There are numerous rocky islets off the coast in the approaches from both N and S and the safest option (unless you have a large scale chart) is to stay at least a mile offshore until the bay of Vrsar opens up to the N of Sv. Juraj island, which protects the bay from seaward. The bay is entered from NW, leaving the marked shoal of Mramori to starboard and small islet of Galiner to port. Entry via the shallow channel SE of Sv. Juraj island (through the artificial barrier) is prohibited as the area is buoyed off for swimming. The marina is installed along the northern shore of the bay and protected from NW by a long breakwater. The pontoon is on the S side of the harbour opposite the marina and next to the fishing boat berths. Depths in the harbour range from 4.0 - 12.0 metres, the deeper water being towards the end of the first pier of the marina and the breakwater.

Entrance

None.

Berthing

There are three berthing options at Vrsar:

Marina Vrsar

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Marina Vrsar offers 220 berths in total for yachts up to 50 metres and in depths of up to 12.0 metres. Click on the link for details. Shelter is excellent in most conditions, although there is some swell in strong NW winds.

Town quay pontoon

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The pontoon on the S side of the harbour has laid moorings for up to 10 yachts in depths of 3.0 – 4.0 metres. Water and electricity is available. Berths here are managed by the marina. Shelter is less good and the berths are very noisy from nearby cafes.

Anchorage

Anchoring in Vrsar harbour is prohibited except in case of emergency. However, there is a very attractive and sheltered anchorage in the bay N of the town at 45°09.471′N, 13°36.407′E, protected from all directions except SW by the islands of Salamun and Cavata. Depths here are 3.0 – 5.0 metres and the holding is good in sand and mud. Shelter is excellent in all but strong winds from W round to SW (when, if your draft permits, you may be able to re-anchor further N in the bay).

Yacht Repairs and Services

Marine Stores

Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.

• Small chandlery in the marina.

Repairs/Yards

See entry for Marina Vrsar for details.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel dock at E end of the harbour (depth of 3.0 – 4.0 metres). Water and electricity in the marina.

Tourism and Things to do Ashore

Tourism

Vrsar is in a charming setting, its old town perched on a hill and surrounded by thickly forested hills. While not as picturesque as some of the other Istrian towns, Vrsar has its share of narrow alleyways and colourful squares and is less thronged with tourists than its bigger neighbours, Porec and Rovinj. The church belltower can be climbed at a cost of HRK10 and repays the effort with superb views over the harbour and surrounding bays. There are several cycle trails that wind through leafy byways into the surrounding countryside.

Grocery & Supply Stores

• Supermarket one street back from the town quay.

Eateries

• Café/bar and restaurant in the marina.
• Numerous bars and restaurants in the town.

Internet/WiFi

At the marina.

Laundry

At the marina (coin operated).

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Rental outlets in the town.

Garbage Disposal

Bins in the marinas and near the town quay.

Transportation

• Buses to Rovinj, Pula and other local destinations.
• International airport at Pula 42 kms.
• High speed ferry (summer only) to Venice.

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

• Istria Tourism website

For other useful websites, see Croatia.

References

See entry for Croatia.

Comments

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

• June 2015 --Athene of Lymington

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