Prvić Luka
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The harbour of Prvić Luka, one of two harbours on Prvić Island in Croatia (the other being Šepurine), lies at the S end of the island opposite the small islet of Lupac and the larger island of Zlarin to the SE. Its main claim to fame is as the burial place of the renowned Croatian scholar and inventor Faust Vrancic, often described as the Croatian Leonardo da Vinci, whose 17th-century masterwork, Machinae Novae, described inventions as varied as tide mills, suspension bridges and the parachute.
The small harbour has laid moorings along the inside of its breakwater for around 10-12 yachts berthed stern or bows-to. Water and electricity connection points are available along the breakwater quay. Shelter in the harbour is good in all but strong S and SE winds.
Charts
See Northern Dalmatia.
Weather
See Croatia.
Passages
See Croatia.
Communication
Add here VHF channel for the coastguard, harbor masters. etc.
Also see Cruiser's Nets
There are no dangers in the immediate approach to Prvić Luka, although note that there is a shoal patch to be avoided half way between 
Lupac islet [[Prvić Luka#Lupac islet|Lupac islet]] 43°43.018'N, 015°48.706'E and Zlarin and another half a mile due S of the entrance to Prvić Luka inlet. Depths in the entrance to the inlet are 12-14 metres and in the harbour 5.0 - 6.0 metres.
Entrance
Šibenik on the mainland is the nearest year-round port of entry.
Berthing
Prvić Luka breakwater
Prvić Luka breakwater [[Prvić Luka#Prvić Luka breakwater|Prvić Luka breakwater]] 43°43.406'N, 015°47.998'E There are laid moorings for 10-12 yachts along the inside of the harbour breakwater, which extends SW from the E side of the inlet. There is a green light structure on the end of the breakwater. Shelter here is good in all but strong S and SE winds, which cause a considerable swell.
Depths along the breakwater range from 2.5 metres at the root to 3.0 metres at the end.
Note: Ferries berth at the tip of the breakwater.
There are water and electricity points along the breakwater and a small toilet and shower block.Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
Prvić Luka harbour
Amenities
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| Water |  Prvić Luka breakwater [[Prvić Luka#Prvić Luka breakwater|Prvić Luka breakwater]] at the breakwater quay
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| Electricity |  Prvić Luka breakwater [[Prvić Luka#Prvić Luka breakwater|Prvić Luka breakwater]] at the breakwater quay
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| Toilets | A couple of toilet cabins at the breakwater quay (the key is provided by the harbour master—has to be dropped back into the mail box at the sanitary block) |
| Showers | Single shower cabin (see above) |
| Laundry | N/A (Not Available) |
| Garbage | Bins at the head of the breakwater quay |
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| Fuel | N/A |
| Bottled gas | None |
| Chandlers | None |
| Services | |
| Repairs | N/A |
| Internet | WiFi in some cafes |
| Mobile connectivity | Fair |
| Vehicle rentals | N/A |
| Health |  Ambulance [[Prvić Luka#Ambulance|Ambulance]] (Ambulanta) 43°43.468'N, 015°48.000'E
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Provisioning
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Market "Kiki" [[Prvić Luka#Market "Kiki"|Market "Kiki"]] 43°43.491'N, 015°47.902'E A grocery shop at the main street (Mo-Sa 07:00-21:00; Su 08:00-12:00)
- Butcher and other provisions shops
- More provisions in Šepurine
- Fruit and vegetable market (at the jetty)
Eating out
- A restaurant at the head of the breakwater quay
- Several restaurants and café/bars further ashore
Transportation
Regular ferries to Šibenik and Vodice.
Tourism
The town of Prvić Luka contains a number of imposing 18th and 19th-century mansions. The 15th-century parish church of Our Lady of Mercy in the town contains a number of impressive altarpieces as well as a small museum dedicated to the inventions of local genius Faust Vrancic, often described as the Croatian Leonardo da Vinci, including models of his designs for tide mills, suspension bridges and parachutes.
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
- Prvić at the Wikipedia
See also Croatia.
References
See Croatia.
Comments
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Date of member's last visit to Prvić Luka and this page's details validated:
- July 2016 --Athene of Lymington
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