Olib
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Olib
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Olib Island lies off the mainland coast of Croatia, two miles E of the island of Silba and five miles NE of the island of Molat. An attractive and traffic-free island with a population of only 147, Olib has a long history dating back beyond the Roman era. It has no natural water sources, so most of the water used was captured in domestic cisterns until the construction of an underwater pipeline, which now brings precious supplies to Olib. Today the island survives on fishing and tourism, supplemented by the production of products such as olive oil, wine and cheese. Yachting tourism, as with many of the smaller Croatian islands, makes a not insignificant contribution to tourist income. Visiting yachts have the option of mooring on the ferry jetty in the main harbour of Luka Olib on the W side of the island or anchoring off either here or the bay of Luka Sv. Nikola on the SW coast.
Charts
- British Admiralty
- 515
- Croatian charts
- MK 9, MK11
- Imray
- M25 (Otok Rab to Sibenik)
Weather
See Croatia.
Passages
See Croatia.
Islands
Communication
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
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Entrance
Mali Losinj is the nearest port of entry. In summer only, Bozava on Dugi Otok is also a port of entry.
Berthing
There are three berthing options on Olib Island:
Ports
Luka Olib
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
Luka Olib moorings
Luka Sv. Nikola
Facilities
Water
Luka Olib [[Olib#Luka Olib|Luka Olib]] 44°22.774'N, 014°46.513'E Water at all berths on the breakwater and the E side of the jetty.
Electricity
Luka Olib [[Olib#Luka Olib|Luka Olib]] 44°22.774'N, 014°46.513'E Electricity at all berths on the breakwater and the E side of the jetty.
Toilets
?
Showers
?
Laundry
None.
Garbage
?
Supplies
Fuel
No fuel.
Cooking gas
None.
Chandlers
None.
Services
Repairs
None.
Internet
Internet cafe.
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
None.
Provisioning
Luka Olib [[Olib#Luka Olib|Luka Olib]] 44°22.774'N, 014°46.513'E Grocery store near the harbour, bakery.}}
Transportation
Ferries to Rijeka and Zadar on mainland and adjacent islands.
Eating out
- Village
- Please specify POI name [[Olib# | ]] 44°22.550'N, 014°46.839'E Several restaurants.
Tourism
History
The island was known since roman times. First settlers were people from Roman Republic who referred to the island as Aloep island. Croatians came much later in late fifteenth century from Vrlika and Cetina valley, when they fled from invading Ottoman armies and chose Olib as a safe place for their new home. They were led by a priest Juraj Cetinjan. He led a group of about one hundred people who settled here. Quite interestingly, most of today's natives on Olib can trace their roots to these people who arrived more than 550 years ago.
Places to Visit
Olib is a peaceful spot, virtually traffic-free and its main harbour is popular during the season with visiting yacht crews. Ashore there is little to do but appreciate the quiet charm of the village on the island or stroll its numerous pathways. The village contains an impressive defensive tower built for protection from pirates in the 17th century. The church of the Assumption of Mary holds a number of codices in the ancient Glagolitic language.
Saint Nikola chapel was renovated recently and it’s as beautiful as it was in the time of its construction. The old parish church of Saint Anastasia was built in 1632 and it's located at the local cemetery. Here you can find an impressive collection of antiquities from the island and beyond so be sure to visit it.
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
- Olib at the Wikipedia
- List of all Croatian marinas
- List of government-owned ACI marinas
- Croatian National Tourist Board
- Find Croatia travel guide
- Wikipedia - Croatia
- Guide for Olib Island
References
See Croatia.
Comments
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Date of member's last visit to Olib and this page's details validated:
- July 2004 --Athene of Lymington 15:04, 21 April 2012 (BST)
- September 2013 --Salacia 21:06, 28 September 2013 (BST)
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