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An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Zirje Island in Croatia.
 
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{{Infobox |43|39.24|N|15|39.48|E|
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| name= Žirje
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| notes= [[image:POI_icon.png]] [https://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?msid=210561298658189797082.0004d00b212ca3d27c0b1&msa=0&ll=43.651975,15.654488&spn=0.084087,0.132351 Interactive map of harbours and anchorages]<br /><googlemap lat="43.648249" lon="15.656891" width="350" scale="yes"></googlemap>
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| summary= [[Žirje]] Island lies off the mainland coast of [[Croatia]] 11 miles WSW of the port of [[Šibenik]] and four miles SE of the [[Kornati archipelago]]. It is the largest in a group of islands stretching between it and the channel leading into [[Šibenik#Luka Šibenik|Luka Šibenik]], the ‘inland sea’ off the port of Šibenik. Although only six miles by 1.5 miles at most, the island has a small harbour suitable for visiting yachts and three anchorages around its coast. The population of 94 is mainly centred on its hilltop capital, Zirje Town and its nearby harbour of [[Luka Muna]] on the NE coast. The island’s population survive largely on agriculture (grapes, olives and plums), fishing and a little tourism. There are the remains of a 6th century Byzantine castle on the hill above the anchorage of [[#U. Stupica Vela|Stupica Vela]].
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Zirje Island lies off the mainland coast of [[Croatia]] 11 miles WSW of the port of [[Sibenik]] and four miles SE of the [[Kornati Islands]].  It is the largest in a group of islands stretching between it and the channel leading into Luka Sibenik, the ‘inland sea’ off the port of Sibenik.  Although only six miles by 1.5 miles at most, the island has a small harbour suitable for visiting yachts and three anchorages around its coast.  The population of 94 is mainly centred on its hilltop capital, Zirje Town and its nearby harbour of [[Luka Muna]] on the NE coast.  The island’s population survive largely on agriculture (grapes, olives and plums), fishing and a little tourism.  There are the remains of a 6th century Byzantine castle on the hill above the anchorage of Stupica Vela.
 
==Charts==
==Charts==
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''See [[Northern Dalmatia#Charts|Northern Dalmatia]]''.
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; Croatian charts
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; Imray
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: M25 (Otok Rab to Sibenik)
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==Weather==
==Weather==
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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.
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''See [[Croatia#Weather|Croatia]]''.
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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.
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''For sources of weather forecasting, see [[Croatia#Weather|Croatia]]''.
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==Passages==
==Passages==
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==Islands==
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* [[Kaprije]]
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* [[Kakan]]
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* [[Zmajan]]
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* [[Tijat]]
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* [[Prvić]]
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* [[Kornati archipelago]]
* [[Zlarin]]
* [[Zlarin]]
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==Navigation==
==Navigation==
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==Entrance==
==Entrance==
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[[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.
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[[Šibenik]] is the nearest all-year round port of entry.  During the summer, [[Sali]] on [[Dugi Otok]] and [[Primošten]] on the mainland are also ports of entry.
==Berthing==
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There are five berthing options on Zirje Island, the small harbour of [[Luka Muna]] half way along the NE coast of the island and five further anchorages at '''U. Mikavica''' and '''U. Koromasna''' on the NE side of the island, '''U. Tratinska''' on the NW side and '''U. Stupica Vela''' and '''U. Stupica Mala''' at the SE tip.  ''Click on link at top right of page for '''Interactive map of harbours and anchorages''' or for full details see below''.
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There are five berthing options on [[Zirje]] Island, the small harbour of [[Luka Muna]] half way along the NE coast of the island and five further anchorages at [[#U. Mikavica|U. Mikavica]] and [[#U. Koromašna|U. Koromašna]] on the NE side of the island, [[#U. Tratinska|U. Tratinska]] on the NW side, [[#U. Stupica Vela|U. Stupica Vela]], and [[#U. Stupica Mala|U. Stupica Mala]] at the SE tip.
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There is only one port on the island:
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* [[Luka Muna]] – this is the only port on the island
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* [[Luka Muna]]
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
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===Anchorages===
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==Anchorages==
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{{Note}} U. (short for Uvala) = ''cove''.  Anchorages are listed from N to S.
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{{Note}} U. (short for Uvala) = ''cove''.  Anchorages are listed from N to S:
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{{Poi  | lat= 43.67049503193945 | lon= 15.621250334487582 | type= anchorage | name= U. Mikavica | zoom= 16
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{{Poi |43|39.4|N|15|40.19|E | type= anchorage  
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| text= U. Mikavica is situated on the N side of the island, close to the NW tip.  Just under a mile NNW of the V-shaped inlet is the small islet of Mikavica, which has a shoal patch extending for nearly 400 metres SSE of it.  The northern headland of the inlet also has shoals for nearly 100 metres off it.  Once into the inlet, there is a small jetty where there may be space for a yacht to go bows or stern-to using the anchor.  Depths at the pier range from 3.0 metres near the root to 5.0 metres at the end.  Alternatively anchor off in 6.0 - 7.0 metres.  The holding is good in sand and weed.  Shelter is good except with anything N in the wind.  The anchorage would probably be untenable in very strong easterlies. }}
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{{Poi |43|39.4|N|15|40.19|E | type= anchorage | name= U. Koromasna | zoom= 17
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| imagetext= The anchorage of U. Koromasna
| imagetext= The anchorage of U. Koromasna
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| text= U. Koromasna lies halfway along the NE-facing coast of the island, around half a mile SE of the harbour of [[Luka Muna]]. The inlet is shaped rather like a duck’s foot, with three small coves along its S side. Anchor in one of the coves wherever there is space. The depths here are considerable until close inshore so it is probabely wise to take a line ashore. Holding is moderate to good in sand and weed. Shelter is good except in winds from NE and E, when it becomes untenable if they are very strong.}}
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| text= It lies halfway along the NE-facing coast of the island, around half a mile SE of the harbour of [[Luka Muna]]. The inlet is shaped rather like a duck’s foot, with three small coves along its S side. Anchor in one of the coves wherever there is space. The depths here are considerable until close inshore so it is probably wise to take a line ashore. Holding is moderate to good in sand and weed. The shelter is good except in winds from NE and E, when it becomes untenable if they are very strong.
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{{Poi |43|39.75|N|15|37.49|E| | type= anchorage | name= U. Tratinska | zoom= 16
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{{Poi |43|39.75|N|15|37.49|E| | type= anchorage  
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| text= There is an attractive looking cove on the SE of the island. }}
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| text= This is an attractive looking cove on the SE of the island.  
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{{Poi |43|38.1|N|15|41.25|E| type= anchorage | name= U. Stupica Vela | zoom= 16
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{{Poi |43|38.1|N|15|41.25|E| type= anchorage  
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| imagetext= The popular anchorage of U. Stupica Vela
| imagetext= The popular anchorage of U. Stupica Vela
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| text= U. Stupica Vela is a popular and busy anchorage, the westernmost and widest of three inlets at the S end of Zirje Island. There are shoal patches off the headland at the E end of the inlet and also between the small islet of Skrovada just W of the entrance and Zirje itself. There are mooring buoys in the inlet in depths of 8.0 - 10.0 metres which can be picked up (a charge is made). Alternatively anchor in suitable depths and take a line ashore if possible. The holding is only moderate and poor in places. Shelter is excellent in all but strong SE winds. Restaurant ashore. Water taxi during the season. }}
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| text= U. Stupica Vela is a popular and busy anchorage, the westernmost and widest of three inlets at the S end of Zirje Island. There are shoal patches off the headland at the E end of the inlet and also between the small islet of Skrovada just W of the entrance and Zirje itself. There are mooring buoys in the inlet in depths of 8.0 - 10.0 metres which can be picked up (a charge is made). Alternatively, anchor in suitable depths and take a line ashore if possible. The holding is only moderate and poor in places. The shelter is excellent in all but strong SE winds. Restaurant ashore. Water taxi during the season.  
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{{Poi |43|38.19|N|15|42.22|E| | type= anchorage | name= U. Stupica Mala | zoom= 16
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{{Poi |43|38.19|N|15|42.22|E| | type= anchorage  
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| text= U. Stupica Mala is the middle of the three inlets, immediately E of U. Stupica Vela. Depths are greater here and the anchorage is therefore less popular than U. Stupica Vela. However, it is quieter during the busiest part of the season. Anchor in 8.0 - 10.0 metres and take a line ashore if possible. It is necessary to go to the head of the inlet to find suitable anchoring depths. Holding is moderate to good in sand and weed. Shelter is good in all but S winds.}}
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| text= U. Stupica Mala is the middle of the three inlets, immediately E of [[#U. Stupica Vela|U. Stupica Vela]]. Depths are greater here and the anchorage is, therefore, less popular than U. Stupica Vela. However, it is quieter during the busiest part of the season. Anchor in 8.0 - 10.0 metres and take a line ashore if possible. It is necessary to go to the head of the inlet to find suitable anchoring depths. Holding is moderate to good in sand and weed. Shelter is good in all but S winds.
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{{Poi  | lat= 43.67049503193945 | lon= 15.621250334487582 | type= anchorage
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| text= U. Mikavica is situated on the N side of the island, close to the NW tip. Just under a mile NNW of the V-shaped inlet is the small islet of Mikavica, which has a shoal patch extending for nearly 400 metres SSE of it. The northern headland of the inlet also has shoals for nearly 100 metres off it. Once into the inlet, there is a small jetty where there may be space for a yacht to go bows or stern-to using the anchor. Depths at the pier range from 3.0 metres near the root to 5.0 metres at the end. Alternatively anchor off in 6.0 - 7.0 metres. The holding is good in sand and weed. Shelter is good except with anything N in the wind. The anchorage would probably be untenable in very strong easterlies.}}
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====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====
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==Amenities==
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==Things to do Ashore==
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{{Image right|ZirjeCastle.jpg |Byzantine castle above U. Stupica Vela  }}
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There are the remains of a Byzantine castle on the hill about the anchorage of U. Stupica Vela.  The island is cross-crossed with walking/cycling paths, which make exploring its small land surface easy. Otherwise, there is little to do on Zirje but chill out.
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|Water| N/A (Not Available)
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|Electricity| N/A
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|Toilets| {{MagentaText|?}}
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|Showers| {{MagentaText|?}}
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|Laundry| N/A
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|Garbage| Very limited, take it with you
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|Fuel| N/A
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|Repairs| N/A
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|Internet| N/A
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|Mobile connectivity| {{Green|Is there mobile telephone signal such as G4, G3, GPRS on the island? How strong is the signal? Are there any blind spots?}}
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==Provisioning==
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==Eating out==
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* [[Luka Muna]]
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: {{mark |name= &nbsp;| type= eatingout|text=Restaurant, caffé/bar.}}
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* [[#U. Stupica Vela|U. Stupica Vela]]
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==Transportation==
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Daily ferries to [[Sibenik]] on mainland.
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Daily ferries to [[Šibenik]] on the mainland.
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==Tourism==
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{{Image right|ZirjeCastle.jpg |Byzantine castle above U. Stupica Vela}}
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====History====
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{{Green|Give a short history of the island.}}
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There are the remains of a Byzantine castle on the hill about the anchorage of [[#U. Stupica Vela|U. Stupica Vela]]. The island is cross-crossed with walking/cycling paths, which make exploring its small land surface easy. Otherwise, there is little to do on Zirje but chill out.
==Friends==
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''Also see [[Croatia#Links| Croatia]]''.
''Also see [[Croatia#Links| Croatia]]''.
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''See [[Croatia#References & Publications|Croatia]]''.
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''See [[Croatia#References|Croatia]]''.
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Latest revision as of 15:15, 2 April 2019

World ▶ Mediterranean ▶ Adriatic Sea ▶ Croatia ▶ Northern Dalmatia ▶ Žirje

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Žirje
43°39.240'N, 015°39.480'E Chart icon.png
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Žirje Island lies off the mainland coast of Croatia 11 miles WSW of the port of Šibenik and four miles SE of the Kornati archipelago. It is the largest in a group of islands stretching between it and the channel leading into Luka Šibenik, the ‘inland sea’ off the port of Šibenik. Although only six miles by 1.5 miles at most, the island has a small harbour suitable for visiting yachts and three anchorages around its coast. The population of 94 is mainly centred on its hilltop capital, Zirje Town and its nearby harbour of Luka Muna on the NE coast. The island’s population survive largely on agriculture (grapes, olives and plums), fishing and a little tourism. There are the remains of a 6th century Byzantine castle on the hill above the anchorage of Stupica Vela.

Charts

See Northern Dalmatia.

Weather

See Croatia.

Passages

See Croatia.

Islands

Communication

Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.

Also see World Cruiser's Nets

Navigation

Add any navigation notes such approaches, dangers etc here. If this section does not apply, remove it.

Entrance

Šibenik is the nearest all-year round port of entry. During the summer, Sali on Dugi Otok and Primošten on the mainland are also ports of entry.

Berthing

There are five berthing options on Zirje Island, the small harbour of Luka Muna half way along the NE coast of the island and five further anchorages at U. Mikavica and U. Koromašna on the NE side of the island, U. Tratinska on the NW side, U. Stupica Vela, and U. Stupica Mala at the SE tip.

Ports

  • Luka Muna – this is the only port on the island

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Anchorages

Note: U. (short for Uvala) = cove. Anchorages are listed from N to S:

The anchorage of U. Koromasna

U. Koromašna

U. Koromašna/wiki/%C5%BDirje#U._Koroma.C5.A1na
Anchorage icon U. Koromašna [[Žirje#U. Koromašna|U. Koromašna]] 43°39.4′N, 15°40.19′E
It lies halfway along the NE-facing coast of the island, around half a mile SE of the harbour of Luka Muna. The inlet is shaped rather like a duck’s foot, with three small coves along its S side. Anchor in one of the coves wherever there is space. The depths here are considerable until close inshore so it is probably wise to take a line ashore. Holding is moderate to good in sand and weed. The shelter is good except in winds from NE and E, when it becomes untenable if they are very strong.

U. Tratinska

U. Tratinska/wiki/%C5%BDirje#U._Tratinska
Anchorage icon U. Tratinska [[Žirje#U. Tratinska|U. Tratinska]] 43°39.75′N, 15°37.49′E
This is an attractive looking cove on the SE of the island.
The popular anchorage of U. Stupica Vela

U. Stupica Vela

U. Stupica Vela/wiki/%C5%BDirje#U._Stupica_Vela
Anchorage icon U. Stupica Vela [[Žirje#U. Stupica Vela|U. Stupica Vela]] 43°38.1′N, 15°41.25′E
U. Stupica Vela is a popular and busy anchorage, the westernmost and widest of three inlets at the S end of Zirje Island. There are shoal patches off the headland at the E end of the inlet and also between the small islet of Skrovada just W of the entrance and Zirje itself. There are mooring buoys in the inlet in depths of 8.0 - 10.0 metres which can be picked up (a charge is made). Alternatively, anchor in suitable depths and take a line ashore if possible. The holding is only moderate and poor in places. The shelter is excellent in all but strong SE winds. Restaurant ashore. Water taxi during the season.

U. Stupica Mala

U. Stupica Mala/wiki/%C5%BDirje#U._Stupica_Mala
Anchorage icon U. Stupica Mala [[Žirje#U. Stupica Mala|U. Stupica Mala]] 43°38.19′N, 15°42.22′E
U. Stupica Mala is the middle of the three inlets, immediately E of U. Stupica Vela. Depths are greater here and the anchorage is, therefore, less popular than U. Stupica Vela. However, it is quieter during the busiest part of the season. Anchor in 8.0 - 10.0 metres and take a line ashore if possible. It is necessary to go to the head of the inlet to find suitable anchoring depths. Holding is moderate to good in sand and weed. Shelter is good in all but S winds.

U. Mikavica

U. Mikavica/wiki/%C5%BDirje#U._Mikavica
Anchorage icon U. Mikavica [[Žirje#U. Mikavica|U. Mikavica]] 43°40.230'N, 015°37.275'E
U. Mikavica is situated on the N side of the island, close to the NW tip. Just under a mile NNW of the V-shaped inlet is the small islet of Mikavica, which has a shoal patch extending for nearly 400 metres SSE of it. The northern headland of the inlet also has shoals for nearly 100 metres off it. Once into the inlet, there is a small jetty where there may be space for a yacht to go bows or stern-to using the anchor. Depths at the pier range from 3.0 metres near the root to 5.0 metres at the end. Alternatively anchor off in 6.0 - 7.0 metres. The holding is good in sand and weed. Shelter is good except with anything N in the wind. The anchorage would probably be untenable in very strong easterlies.

Amenities

Facilities
Water N/A (Not Available)
Electricity N/A
Toilets ?
Showers ?
Laundry N/A
Garbage Very limited, take it with you
Supplies
Fuel N/A
Bottled gas None
Chandlers None
Services
Repairs N/A
Internet N/A
Mobile connectivity Is there mobile telephone signal such as G4, G3, GPRS on the island? How strong is the signal? Are there any blind spots?
Vehicle rentals N/A

Provisioning

N/A (Not Available).

Eating out

 /wiki/%C5%BDirje#.26nbsp.3BEatingout icon   [[Žirje# | ]] Restaurant, caffé/bar.
 /wiki/%C5%BDirje#.26nbsp.3BEatingout icon   [[Žirje# | ]] Restaurant, caffé/bar.

Transportation

Daily ferries to Šibenik on the mainland.

Tourism

Byzantine castle above U. Stupica Vela

History

Give a short history of the island.

Places to Visit

There are the remains of a Byzantine castle on the hill about the anchorage of U. Stupica Vela. The island is cross-crossed with walking/cycling paths, which make exploring its small land surface easy. Otherwise, there is little to do on Zirje but chill out.

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

Also see Croatia.

References

See Croatia.

Comments

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