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Iz or Iž Island lies off the mainland coast of [[Croatia]] six miles SW of the port of [[Zadar]] and sandwiched between the larger islands of [[Ugljan]] and [[Dugi Otok]].
Iz or Iž Island lies off the mainland coast of [[Croatia]] six miles SW of the port of [[Zadar]] and sandwiched between the larger islands of [[Ugljan]] and [[Dugi Otok]].
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There are a total of seven berthing options on Iz Island, the four small harbours of [[Veli Iz]], [[U. Knez]], [[Mali Iz]] and [[Drage]] and three further anchorages at [[#U. Soline|U. Soline]] on the NW side of the island, [[#U. Vodenjak Veli|U. Vodenjak Veli]], and [[#U. Brsanj|U. Brsanj]] on the SE side.  For full details see below or, for a zoomable summary map of all the harbours and anchorages on Iz Island, click on: [https://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?msid=210561298658189797082.0004cff7628c4257b385c&msa=0 Map of harbours and anchorages on Iz Island].   
There are a total of seven berthing options on Iz Island, the four small harbours of [[Veli Iz]], [[U. Knez]], [[Mali Iz]] and [[Drage]] and three further anchorages at [[#U. Soline|U. Soline]] on the NW side of the island, [[#U. Vodenjak Veli|U. Vodenjak Veli]], and [[#U. Brsanj|U. Brsanj]] on the SE side.  For full details see below or, for a zoomable summary map of all the harbours and anchorages on Iz Island, click on: [https://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?msid=210561298658189797082.0004cff7628c4257b385c&msa=0 Map of harbours and anchorages on Iz Island].   
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===Ports===
Ports are listed anti-clockwise from Veli Iz.
Ports are listed anti-clockwise from Veli Iz.
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{{Note}} U. (short for Uvala) = ''cove''.  Anchorages are listed from N to S.
{{Note}} U. (short for Uvala) = ''cove''.  Anchorages are listed from N to S.
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====U. Soline====
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{{Poi | type= anchorage | lat= 44.06113916768169 | lon= 15.076606377805692 | zoom= 15 | name= U. Soline
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U. Soline is situated at the NW end of the island, partially sheltered from N winds by a chain of islets extending for a mile to the NW.  There are several isolated shoals in the approach from N and S and careful attention to the chart is needed.  There are also fish farms in the area, which can make navigation difficult.  The anchorage is entered from W between the islet of Glurovic and Iz Island; note that the E channel between Glurovic islet and Iz is shallow and dangerous (and in any case usually blocked by a fish farm).  Once in the inlet, anchor in 3.0 - 5.0 metres towards the head.  Holding is good in sand.  Shelter in the anchorage is good in all but strong NW winds, when a swell enters.  No facilities ashore.
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| text= U. Soline is situated at the NW end of the island, partially sheltered from N winds by a chain of islets extending for a mile to the NW.  There are several isolated shoals in the approach from N and S and careful attention to the chart is needed.  There are also fish farms in the area, which can make navigation difficult.  The anchorage is entered from W between the islet of Glurovic and Iz Island; note that the E channel between Glurovic islet and Iz is shallow and dangerous (and in any case usually blocked by a fish farm).  Once in the inlet, anchor in 3.0 - 5.0 metres towards the head.  Holding is good in sand.  Shelter in the anchorage is good in all but strong NW winds, when a swell enters.  No facilities ashore. }}
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====U. Brsanj====
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{{Poi | type= anchorage | lat= 44.02353502256844 | lon= 15.147937602005252 | zoom= 16 | name= U. Brsanj
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{{Coord legacy|44|1.41|N|15|8.88|E|}} - {{Chartlet link| lat= 44.02353502256844| lon= 15.147937602005252| zoom= 16|}}<br />
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U. Brsanj is a V-shaped inlet on the SE coast of the island, just under two miles from its SE tip.  On the W side of the inlet is the island’s main car ferry quay, where the daily ferries from Zadar berth.  Around 100 metres S of the ferry quay is a rough breakwater, behind which a yacht can anchor in 4.0 - 5.0 metres in reasonable shelter.  Holding is good in sand and weed.  This position is protected from all but NE winds.
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| text= U. Brsanj is a V-shaped inlet on the SE coast of the island, just under two miles from its SE tip.  On the W side of the inlet is the island’s main car ferry quay, where the daily ferries from Zadar berth.  Around 100 metres S of the ferry quay is a rough breakwater, behind which a yacht can anchor in 4.0 - 5.0 metres in reasonable shelter.  Holding is good in sand and weed.  This position is protected from all but NE winds. }}
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====U. Vodenjak Veli====
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{{Poi | type= anchorage | lat= 44.01600058728165 | lon= 15.150441655859735 | zoom= 17 | name= U. Vodenjak Veli
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{{Coord legacy|44|0.96|N|15|9.0|E|}} - {{Chartlet link| lat= 44.01600058728165| lon= 15.150441655859735| zoom= 17|}}<br />
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U. Vodenjak Veli lies half a mile SSE of U. Brsanj, immediately NW of the small islet of Skoljic, which is connected to Iz Island by a shallow spit extending from its W side.  The V-shaped inlet here offers excellent protection from all except E and SE winds.  Proceed as far into the inlet as your draft permits and anchor in 3.0 - 5.0 metres, taking a line ashore if the anchorage is busy.  The holding is good in sand and weed.
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| text= U. Vodenjak Veli lies half a mile SSE of U. Brsanj, immediately NW of the small islet of Skoljic, which is connected to Iz Island by a shallow spit extending from its W side.  The V-shaped inlet here offers excellent protection from all except E and SE winds.  Proceed as far into the inlet as your draft permits and anchor in 3.0 - 5.0 metres, taking a line ashore if the anchorage is busy.  The holding is good in sand and weed. }}
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==Yacht Services and Repairs==
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==Facilities==
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Basic repairs at [[Marina Veli Iz|Veli Iz marina]].
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====Water====
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{{mark |name= [[Marina Veli Iz]] | type= water | lat= 44.05108267712838 | lon= 15.110029767844924 | zoom= 17 | text= Water in all berths, tel. +385 23 277 006.}}
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====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====
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====Electricity====
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No fuel berth on the island.  Water and electricity in [[Marina Veli Iz|Veli Iz marina]] and [[U. Knez#Fuel, Water, & Electricity|U. Knez]] only.
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{{mark |name= [[Marina Veli Iz]] | type= electricity | lat= 44.05108267712838 | lon= 15.110029767844924 | zoom= 17 | text= Electricity in all berths, tel. +385 23 277 006.}}
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==Things to do Ashore==
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In [[Marina Veli Iz]].
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{{Image right| IzPotter.jpg| Iz pottery was once famed throughout Dalmatia}}
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Iz Island was formerly celebrated for its highly decorated pottery, traditionally made in the settlements of Veli Iz and Mali Iz - at one time by nearly 70 families and now by just one family in Veli Iz, the Petrovic family.  Mali Iz has a chapel of St Mary dating back to the ninth century chapel and also boasts an eleventh century pre-Romanesque church. There is also an old fortified castle nearby.  Every year in late July  Iz Island hosts a festival at which a ‘King of Iz’ is elected. The festival reputedly dates back several hundred years.
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====Showers====
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In [[Marina Veli Iz]].
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''See [[#Ports|harbour]] entries''.
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None.
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''See [[#Ports|harbour]] and [[#Anchorages|anchorage]] entries.''
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Bins at the marina.
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====Internet/WiFi====
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==Supplies==
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Internet cafes are a rarity on the island.
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''See [[#Ports|harbour]] entries''.
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None.
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{{mark |name= [[Marina Veli Iz]] | type= chandler | lat= 44.05108267712838 | lon= 15.110029767844924 | zoom= 17 | text= Small chandlery, tel. +385 23 277 006.}}
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{{mark |name= [[Marina Veli Iz]] | type= service | lat= 44.05108267712838 | lon= 15.110029767844924 | zoom= 17 | text= Basic engine, electronic and hull repairs, tel. +385 23 277 006.}}
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====Internet====
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WiFi: [[Marina Veli Iz]] (but almost unusable at times).
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====Mobile connectivity====
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{{Green|Is there mobile telephone signal such as G4, G3, GPRS  in the island? How strong is the signal? Are there any blind spots?}}
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==Provisioning==
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{{mark |name= [[Marina Veli Iz]] | type= provisions | lat= 44.05108267712838 | lon= 15.110029767844924 | zoom= 17 | text= Supermarket, tel. +385 23 277 006.}}
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{{mark |name= [[Veli Iz]] | type= provisions | lat= 44.05108267712838 | lon=44.05048|lon=15.10862|zoom=17 | text= Two supermarkets in the town.}}
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{{mark |name= [[Drage]] | type= provisions | lat= 44.05729|lon=15.10728|zoom=17 | text= Village shop only.}}
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{{mark |name= [[Mali Iz]] | type= provisions | lat=44.02867|lon=15.14033|zoom=18 | text= Small provisions shop on the harbour.}}
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{{mark |name= [[U. Knez]] | type= provisions | lat=44.0325|lon=15.13132|zoom=17 | text= Small minimarket in the harbour.}}
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==Transportation==
Daily ferries to [[Zadar]] on mainland.
Daily ferries to [[Zadar]] on mainland.
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==Eating out==
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* [[Marina Veli Iz]]
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: {{mark |name= '' ''| type= eatingout | lat= 44.05108267712838 | lon= 15.110029767844924 | zoom= 17 | text= Restaurant, tel. +385 23 277 006.}}
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* [[Veli Iz]]
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: {{mark |name= '' ''| type= eatingout | lat= 44.05108267712838 | lon=44.05048|lon=15.10862|zoom=17 | text= Several good restaurants ashore.}}
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* [[Mali Iz]]
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: {{mark |name= '' ''| type= eatingout |  lat=44.02867|lon=15.14033|zoom=18 | text= Café/bar on the harbour.}}
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* [[U. Knez]]
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: {{mark |name= ''Knez''| type= eatingout |  lat=44.0325|lon=15.13132|zoom=17 | text= A good restaurant.}}
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: {{mark |name= ''Baroni''| type= eatingout |  lat=44.0325|lon=15.13132|zoom=17 | text= A good restaurant.}}
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: {{mark |name= '' ''| type= eatingout |  lat=44.0325|lon=15.13132|zoom=17 | text= Two café/bars on the harbour.}}
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==Tourism==
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{{Image right| IzPotter.jpg| Iz pottery was once famed throughout Dalmatia}}
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Iz Island was formerly celebrated for its highly decorated pottery, traditionally made in the settlements of Veli Iz and Mali Iz - at one time by nearly 70 families and now by just one family in Veli Iz, the Petrovic family.  Mali Iz has a chapel of St Mary dating back to the ninth century chapel and also boasts an eleventh century pre-Romanesque church. There is also an old fortified castle nearby.  Every year in late July  Iz Island hosts a festival at which a ‘King of Iz’ is elected. The festival reputedly dates back several hundred years.
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Revision as of 14:47, 1 September 2016

World ▶ Mediterranean ▶ Adriatic Sea ▶ Croatia ▶ Iž

Contents

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

Iž
44°2.32′N, 15°6.85′E Chart icon.png
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Veli Iz on Iz Island from SSW

Iz or Iž Island lies off the mainland coast of Croatia six miles SW of the port of Zadar and sandwiched between the larger islands of Ugljan and Dugi Otok. Although one of the smaller islands, at just under seven miles long and 1.5 miles wide, it caters well for the visiting yacht, with a small marina at its main harbour of Veli Iz and six other small harbours and anchorages around its shores. The island has no natural springs and water is scarce in summer. It also has no beaches, which has limited tourism to some extent and kept the island relatively unspoilt. Water is only available to visiting yachts in the main harbour of Veli Iz. Iz Island is especially known for its pottery, which is a long-standing tradition in both of its main villages of Veli Iz and Mali Iz .

Charts

British Admiralty
2711
515
Croatian charts
MK13
Imray
M25 (Otok Rab to Sibenik)

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

Navigation

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

Entrance

Zadar is the nearest all-year round port of entry, or Sibenik if arriving from S. During the summer, Sali on Dugi Otok and Primosten on the mainland are also ports of entry.

Berthing

There are a total of seven berthing options on Iz Island, the four small harbours of Veli Iz, U. Knez, Mali Iz and Drage and three further anchorages at U. Soline on the NW side of the island, U. Vodenjak Veli, and U. Brsanj on the SE side. For full details see below or, for a zoomable summary map of all the harbours and anchorages on Iz Island, click on: Map of harbours and anchorages on Iz Island.

Ports

Ports are listed anti-clockwise from Veli Iz.

  • Veli Iz Veli Iz /wiki/Veli_Iz | Harbour icon – harbour || Marina icon – marina |
  • Drage Drage /wiki/Drage | Harbour icon – harbour || Anchorage icon – anchorage |
  • Mali Iz Mali Iz /wiki/Mali_Iz | Harbour icon – harbour |
  • U. Knez U. Knez /wiki/U._Knez | Harbour icon – harbour |
Key to symbols: || Harbour icon – harbour || Marina icon – marina || Anchorage icon – anchorage ||

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Anchorages

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

U. Soline

U. Soline/wiki/I%C5%BE#U._Soline
Anchorage icon U. Soline [[Iž#U. Soline|U. Soline]] 44°03.668'N, 015°04.596'E
U. Soline is situated at the NW end of the island, partially sheltered from N winds by a chain of islets extending for a mile to the NW. There are several isolated shoals in the approach from N and S and careful attention to the chart is needed. There are also fish farms in the area, which can make navigation difficult. The anchorage is entered from W between the islet of Glurovic and Iz Island; note that the E channel between Glurovic islet and Iz is shallow and dangerous (and in any case usually blocked by a fish farm). Once in the inlet, anchor in 3.0 - 5.0 metres towards the head. Holding is good in sand. Shelter in the anchorage is good in all but strong NW winds, when a swell enters. No facilities ashore.

U. Brsanj

U. Brsanj/wiki/I%C5%BE#U._Brsanj
Anchorage icon U. Brsanj [[Iž#U. Brsanj|U. Brsanj]] 44°01.412'N, 015°08.876'E
U. Brsanj is a V-shaped inlet on the SE coast of the island, just under two miles from its SE tip. On the W side of the inlet is the island’s main car ferry quay, where the daily ferries from Zadar berth. Around 100 metres S of the ferry quay is a rough breakwater, behind which a yacht can anchor in 4.0 - 5.0 metres in reasonable shelter. Holding is good in sand and weed. This position is protected from all but NE winds.

U. Vodenjak Veli

U. Vodenjak Veli/wiki/I%C5%BE#U._Vodenjak_Veli
Anchorage icon U. Vodenjak Veli [[Iž#U. Vodenjak Veli|U. Vodenjak Veli]] 44°00.960'N, 015°09.026'E
U. Vodenjak Veli lies half a mile SSE of U. Brsanj, immediately NW of the small islet of Skoljic, which is connected to Iz Island by a shallow spit extending from its W side. The V-shaped inlet here offers excellent protection from all except E and SE winds. Proceed as far into the inlet as your draft permits and anchor in 3.0 - 5.0 metres, taking a line ashore if the anchorage is busy. The holding is good in sand and weed.

Facilities

Water

Marina Veli Iz/wiki/I%C5%BE#.5B.5BMarina_Veli_Iz.5D.5DWater icon Marina Veli Iz [[Iž#Marina Veli Iz|Marina Veli Iz]] 44°03.065'N, 015°06.602'E Water in all berths, tel. +385 23 277 006.

Electricity

Marina Veli Iz/wiki/I%C5%BE#.5B.5BMarina_Veli_Iz.5D.5DElectricity icon Marina Veli Iz [[Iž#Marina Veli Iz|Marina Veli Iz]] 44°03.065'N, 015°06.602'E Electricity in all berths, tel. +385 23 277 006.

Toilets

In Marina Veli Iz.

Showers

In Marina Veli Iz.

Laundry

None.

Garbage

Bins at the marina.

Supplies

Fuel

No fuel.

Cooking gas

None.

Chandlers

Marina Veli Iz/wiki/I%C5%BE#.5B.5BMarina_Veli_Iz.5D.5DChandler icon Marina Veli Iz [[Iž#Marina Veli Iz|Marina Veli Iz]] 44°03.065'N, 015°06.602'E Small chandlery, tel. +385 23 277 006.

Services

Repairs

Marina Veli Iz/wiki/I%C5%BE#.5B.5BMarina_Veli_Iz.5D.5DService icon Marina Veli Iz [[Iž#Marina Veli Iz|Marina Veli Iz]] 44°03.065'N, 015°06.602'E Basic engine, electronic and hull repairs, tel. +385 23 277 006.

Internet

WiFi: Marina Veli Iz (but almost unusable at times).

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

Marina Veli Iz/wiki/I%C5%BE#.5B.5BMarina_Veli_Iz.5D.5DProvisions icon Marina Veli Iz [[Iž#Marina Veli Iz|Marina Veli Iz]] 44°03.065'N, 015°06.602'E Supermarket, tel. +385 23 277 006.

Veli Iz/wiki/I%C5%BE#.5B.5BVeli_Iz.5D.5DProvisions icon Veli Iz [[Iž#Veli Iz|Veli Iz]] 44°03.065'N, 015°06.517'E Two supermarkets in the town.

Drage/wiki/I%C5%BE#.5B.5BDrage.5D.5DProvisions icon Drage [[Iž#Drage|Drage]] 44°03.437'N, 015°06.437'E Village shop only.

Mali Iz/wiki/I%C5%BE#.5B.5BMali_Iz.5D.5DProvisions icon Mali Iz [[Iž#Mali Iz|Mali Iz]] 44°01.720'N, 015°08.420'E Small provisions shop on the harbour.

U. Knez/wiki/I%C5%BE#.5B.5BU._Knez.5D.5DProvisions icon U. Knez [[Iž#U. Knez|U. Knez]] 44°01.950'N, 015°07.879'E Small minimarket in the harbour.

Transportation

Daily ferries to Zadar on mainland.

Eating out

Please specify POI name /wiki/I%C5%BE#.27.27_.27.27Eatingout icon [[Iž# | ]] 44°03.065'N, 015°06.602'E Restaurant, tel. +385 23 277 006.
Please specify POI name /wiki/I%C5%BE#.27.27_.27.27Eatingout icon [[Iž# | ]] 44°03.065'N, 015°06.517'E Several good restaurants ashore.
Please specify POI name /wiki/I%C5%BE#.27.27_.27.27Eatingout icon [[Iž# | ]] 44°01.720'N, 015°08.420'E Café/bar on the harbour.
Knez/wiki/I%C5%BE#.27.27Knez.27.27Eatingout icon Knez [[Iž#Knez|Knez]] 44°01.950'N, 015°07.879'E A good restaurant.
Baroni/wiki/I%C5%BE#.27.27Baroni.27.27Eatingout icon Baroni [[Iž#Baroni|Baroni]] 44°01.950'N, 015°07.879'E A good restaurant.
Please specify POI name /wiki/I%C5%BE#.27.27_.27.27Eatingout icon [[Iž# | ]] 44°01.950'N, 015°07.879'E Two café/bars on the harbour.

Tourism

Iz pottery was once famed throughout Dalmatia

History

Give a short history of the island.

Places to Visit

Iz Island was formerly celebrated for its highly decorated pottery, traditionally made in the settlements of Veli Iz and Mali Iz - at one time by nearly 70 families and now by just one family in Veli Iz, the Petrovic family. Mali Iz has a chapel of St Mary dating back to the ninth century chapel and also boasts an eleventh century pre-Romanesque church. There is also an old fortified castle nearby. Every year in late July Iz Island hosts a festival at which a ‘King of Iz’ is elected. The festival reputedly dates back several hundred years.

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

  • Iž at the Wikipedia

See also Croatia.

References & Publications

See Croatia.

Comments

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