Lošinj
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Lošinj
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Lošinj has a Port of Entry
Losinj Island lies off the mainland coast of Croatia, immediately W of the island of Cres, to which it was once joined and from which it is now separated by the narrow canal at the town of Osor in Cres. Five miles to the W are the small islands of Unije and Susak and just over a mile SSE is the equally small island of Ilovik. Losinj is a popular tourist destination, especially in July and August, when hordes of Italian holidaymakers flock to the island using the regular ferry service from Venice. The island’s principal town, Mali Losinj, is also the main port of entry in this part of Croatia and is thus a much-frequented port of call by yachts crossing from the Italian coast between Ancona and Venice. The island’s main attractions are to be found in the two settlements of Mali Losinj and Veli Losinj and tripper boats to the offshore islands of Unije, Susak and Ilovik are also busy during the summer. Most visiting yachts head for the main harbour of Mali Losinj (Veli Losinj has little space for a visiting yacht) although there are smaller harbours at Nerezine (where there is also a small boatyard and marina), Sveti Martin and Rovenska as well as several attractive anchorages along the SW coast of the island.
Charts
- British Admiralty
- 202
- Croatian charts
- MK 6 (Cres Island)
- Imray
- M24 (Gulf of Trieste to Losinj and Rab)
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.
Passages
See Croatia.
Islands
Communication
Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
The island is separated from the island of Cres by a narrow channel with a moveable bridge. The depth in the channel is about 3.5 meters and the current in the channel can be very strong (reportedly up to 6 knots), so care should be taken negotiating it.
Osorski most [[Lošinj#Osorski most|Osorski most]] (Osor bridge) 44°41.565'N, 014°23.545'E opens every day at 9:00 and 17:00. Vessels coming from the South have priority. In case of strong wind bridge may be closed due to dangerous current and waves.
Also see Mali Lošinj for approaches to the main port on the island.
Entrance
Mali Losinj is a port of entry. The customs and police are based at Mali Losinj Marina (the second on the left on the approach to the town, just E of the narrow canal), where there is a customs quay.
Berthing
The principal berthing options for yachts visiting the island are the three marinas established in the inlet of Mali Losinj, Marina Losinj and Mali Losinj Marina on the NE side of the inlet in the approaches to the old harbour and Yacht Club Marina at the head of the inlet in the old harbour itself. The first two marinas are around a mile from the town centre. Smaller harbours are to be found at Nerezine, Veli Losinj, Sveti Martin and Rovenska on the E coast. Most of the anchorages are on the W coast of the island, both N and S from Mali Losinj. Click on link at top right of page for Interactive map of harbours and anchorages or for full details see below.
Ports
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Anchorages
Note: U. (short for Uvala) = cove.
U. Artaturi
U. Liski
U. Sv Jakov
Luka Balvanida
Luka Krivica
Luka Cikat
Facilities
Water
- Mali Losinj On the town quays
- Marina Losinj In all slips
- Mali Losinj Marina In all slips
- Yacht Club Marina In all slips
- Nerezine On pontoons in the harbour
Electricity
- Mali Losinj On the town quays
- Marina Losinj In all slips
- Mali Losinj Marina In all slips
- Yacht Club Marina In all slips
- Nerezine On pontoons in the harbour
Toilets
In the marinas: Marina Losinj, Mali Losinj Marina, and Yacht Club Marina.
Showers
In the marinas: Marina Losinj, Mali Losinj Marina, and Yacht Club Marina.
Laundry
In Marina Losinj and the of Mali Losinj.
Garbage
Bins around the harbour and in the marinas.
Supplies
Fuel
- Mali Losinj Station on E side of the harbour
- Mali Losinj Marina Fuel dock
- Yacht Club Marina Station (100 metres NW)
- Nerezine Station half a mile N of harbour (0600 - 0000)
Cooking gas
Give details on cooking gas (Camping Gaz, butane, propane, etc) suppliers. If there are no suppliers in the island just enter "None"
Chandlers
- Mali Losinj Marina Fuel dock
Services
Repairs
- Marina Losinj Most service, maintenance and repairs possible
- Mali Losinj Marina Most service, maintenance and repairs possible
- Nerezine The yard of Marina Nerezine can undertake most repairs
Internet
At internet cafes in the town of Mali Losinj, Nerezine, and Veli Losinj. Also free municipal wifi and at the marinas but usually hard to get online.
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
- Mali Losinj Rental outlets in the town
Provisioning
- Mali Losinj Several supermarkets, butchers, bakeries, a fish market, and other provisions shops in the town
- Marina Losinj Minimarket
- Mali Losinj Marina Minimarket
- Nerezine Provisions shops in the town, butcher, and bakery
- Veli Losinj Supermarkets, butchers, bakeries, a fish market, fruit and vegetable market, and other provisions shops in the town
- Sveti Martin Small supermarket on the main road to Mali Losinj
Transportation
- Buses via Cres to Rijeka on mainland and Zagreb.
- Seasonal car ferries from Zadar and Pula on mainland to Mali Losinj and on to Venice.
Eating out
- Mali Losinj Numerous cafes and restaurants around the harbour and in the town
- *BaracudaRestaurant on W side of harbour was good in 2004 (and excellent in 2015). --Athene of Lymington
- Marina Losinj Restaurant & bar
- Mali Losinj Marina Restaurant & bar
- Nerezine Several cafes and restaurants around the harbour and in the town
- Veli Losinj Several cafes and restaurants around the harbour and in the town
- Sveti Martin Café/bar and restaurant at the harbour
- Rovenska Several good seafood restaurants around the harbour
Tourism
History
Give a short history of the island.
Places to Visit
The main town of Mali Losinj is, like most of the Croatian island capitals, an attractive mediaeval town, nestling at the SE end of a deep natural inlet. Its busy waterfont is lined with the pretty, pastel-painted houses of former merchants and ships captains. Within easy walking distance along a lungomare which winds along the N coast of the island are the equally attractive and often quieter former fishing villages of Veli Losinj, with its impressive Baroque church of Sv. Antun, and Rovenska. The settlement of Cikat on the other side of the peninsula a mile W of Mali Losinj is a pleasant resort, with several villas formerly owned by Austrian and Italian aristocrats, although now fringed with ugly campsites.
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
- Lošinj at the Wikipedia
- 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.
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Date of member's last visit to Lošinj and this page's details validated:
- June 2015 ----Athene of Lymington
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