Levrnaka

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Levrnaka Island, Croatia

An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Levrnaka Island in Croatia.

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	43°49.5′N, 15°15.5′E
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The small island of Levrnaka lies off the SW coast of the island of Kornat in the Kornati Islands group of Croatia. It is separated from Kornat by a channel just 200 metres wide at its narrowest point. The island offers just two anchorages, offering good shelter in N and S winds respectively, one of which also has mooring buoys and a restaurant during the season. As part of the Kornati National Park, a daily permit is required to visit the island. Ashore, the island is largely barren and uninhabited except for the restaurant staff during the season.

The N anchorage of Levrnaka
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Anchorage of U. Lojena on S side of Levrnaka
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Charts

British Admiralty

2711

Croatian charts

MK14

Imray

M25 (Otok Rab to Sibenik)

Radio Nets

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Weather

Diurnal winds among the islands are mostly moderate during the summer months, predominantly from NW and rarely exceeding force 4/5, although gusting is common in narrow channels between islands and on the lee side of headlands. At night, katabatic winds off the mountains affect some of the islands close to the mainland coast. During early spring and (especially) autumn conditions can be more unsettled, occasionally accompanied by violent thunderstorms - luckily of short duration - with winds of 30-35 knots or more and vicious, steep seas. In the winter the sudden, violent N wind off the mountains, the bora, is much to be feared, especially along the coast from Rijeka down to Zadar, although its effects can be felt as far south as Split.

Equally prevalent in winter - although not uncommon in summer - is the scirocco, a S/SE wind that blows up from North Africa, usually in advance of a depression moving E across the Mediterranean. Unlike the bora, the scirocco only occasionally exceeds gale force, but is still a phenomenon to be wary of, especially if on a lee coast.

For sources of weather forecasting, see Croatia.

Check-in facilities (Customs and Immigration)

Zadar is the nearest all-year port of entry. In summer only, Sali on Dugi Otok is also a port of entry.

Berthing options

There are only two berthing options on Levrnaka Island, anchorages of U. Levrnaka on the N side and that of U. Lojena on the S. For full details see below or, for a zoomable summary map of all the anchorages in the Kornati Islands, click on: Map of marinas and anchorages in Kornati Islands.

1. U. Levrnaka 43°49.43′N, 15°15.18′E
   U. Levrnaka is a long and deep inlet entered from the NW side of the island. Depths in the inlet are considerable - over 20 metres in places - and, if anchoring, it is necessary to take lines ashore as you will be dropping in 15-18 metres. Note that there is a sunken wreck at the head of the inlet which needs to be avoided when mooring. A better option here is to pick up one of the buoys at the SW end of the inlet or, if your yacht is shallow draft, go bows-to the restaurant jetty at the head of the bay. Shelter in the inlet is excellent in all but NW winds. Two restaurants ashore during the season.
2. U. Lojena 43°49.1′N, 15°14.82′E
   U. Lojena lies on the S side of Levrnaka, separated from the anchorage on the N side by a narrow isthmus. A less busy anchorage than its near neighbour, U. Lojena is a better option in NW winds but is completely open S. Anchor at the head of the inlet in 6.0 - 8.0 metres. Holding is good in sand. No facilities but it is possible to walk over the isthmus to one of the restaurants in the N anchorage.

Offshore Islands

• Kornat

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Yacht Services and Repairs

None.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

No fuel. No water or electricity in any of the anchorages.

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

There are no permanent settlements on Levrnaka, the sparsely scattered houses being occupied seasonally by fishermen or other owners from the mainland or adjoining islands. Most of the summer residents consists of the restaurant owners and their families. There are no restrictions on walking ashore, but bear in mind that most of the land is private property.

Grocery & Supply Stores

None.

Eateries

See entries for anchorages.

Internet/WiFi

None.

Garbage Disposal

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Transportation

None.

Routes/Passages To/From

List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

Cruiser's Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forum Discussions

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

• Croatia Sailing and Cruising Discussions on Cruisers Forum

External Links

• Kornati National Park
• List of all Croatian marinas
• List of government-owned ACI marinas
• Croatian National Tourist Board
• Find Croatia travel guide
• Wikipedia - Croatia

References & Publications

See Croatia.

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:

• July 2005 --Athene of Lymington 16:20, 15 November 2012 (GMT)

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