Zlarin
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Zlarin Island lies off the mainland coast of Croatia just under three miles SW of the port of Sibenik and nine miles ENE of the island of Žirje. It is the second largest in a group of islands stretching from the channel leading into Luka Sibenik, the ‘inland sea’ off the port of Sibenik, as far as the Kornati Islands. The inhabitants historically supported themselves by fishing and diving for corals, and there is a small coral workshop on the island today. Today’s population of 276 swells to over 1500 during the summer, but the island has remained blessedly car-free and its forested interior is a pleasure to explore. Although under four square miles in total area, the island has a small harbour suitable for visiting yachts, Luka Zlarin, which is well sheltered in all but strong NW or N winds.
Charts
- British Admiralty
- 2711
- 2773
- Croatian charts
- MK15
- Imray
- M25 (Otok Rab to Sibenik)
Weather
See Croatia.
Passages
See Croatia.
Islands
Communication
Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
The approach to Luka Zlarin is free of dangers from W but from E and N there are two shoals 500 metres and 1100 metres NW of the headland at the northernmost tip of Zlarin Island. The shoals are both marked and a yacht may safely pass on either side of both of them with a good clearance. On entering the bay, keep towards the centre as there are further shoals off the NE side.
Entrance
Sibenik is the nearest all-year round port of entry. During the summer, Sali on Dugi Otok and Primosten on the mainland are also ports of entry.
Berthing
The harbour of Luka Zlarin is the only berthing option on the island. It lies at the head of a deep, V-shaped bay on the NW side of the island.
Ports
Luka Zlarin
Visiting yachts berth where directed on either side of the long jetty at the N end of the harbour, where there are depths of from 1.5 towards the root to 5.5. metres at the end. During quiet periods it is possible to lie alongside, but during the season a yacht should go bows or stern-to. The jetty is also used by ferries and excursion boats, but local harbour staff are on hand during the season to instruct yachts where to moor.
Alternatively, shallow to moderate draft yachts can moor if there is space available on the second or third jetties from the entrance. Depths here are 2.0 - 2.5 metres. There are laid moorings at some of the berths.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
Anchor in the bay N of the long jetty or close to the shore on the W side of the bay, taking lines ashore if necessary. Depths are 4.0 - 5.0 metres. Holding is good in sand and weed. Shelter is good except with anything N in the wind.
Facilities
Water
On the long jetty and on some of the inner jetties.
Electricity
On the long jetty and on some of the inner jetties.
Toilets
None.
Showers
None.
Laundry
None.
Garbage
Bins close to the harbour.
Supplies
Fuel
No fuel.
Cooking gas
None.
Chandlers
None.
Services
Repairs
None.
Internet
Municipal wifi in the town.
Mobile connectivity
Good.
Vehicle Rentals
None.
Provisioning
Supermarket and grocery store.
Transportation
Daily ferries to Sibenik on mainland.
Eating out
Around the harbour there are several restaurants.
- Konoba Ivana at the top end of the harbour is popular with the locals. Athene of Lymington
Tourism
Zlarin was once an important centre for coral diving
Places to Visit
There is a small coral workshop in the town today.
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
- Zlarin at the Wikipedia
See also Croatia.
References
See Croatia.
Comments
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Verified by
Date of member's last visit to Zlarin and this page's details validated:
- June 2016 --Athene of Lymington 16:20, 15 November 2012 (GMT)
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