Kukljica
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 Kuklica harbour from thr S |
The port of Kuklica is located on the SE coast of the island of Ugljan, just over a mile NNW of the Prolaz Mali Zdrelac, the channel between Ugljan and its neighbouring island of Pašman. Built around a natural inlet, it is sheltered from all except strong SE winds. In addition to hosting a busy fishing fleet, the harbour also caters for visiting yachts, with two concrete jetties, one on the NW side of the harbour and the other on the SW offering some 25-30 berths in total, complete with laid moorings, water, and electricity. It is also a popular tourist destination and the population of around 750 is swelled by several times that amount during the summer months. Every 5 August for the Festival of Our Lady of the Snow a statue of the Virgin is carried in procession from the eponymous chapel in the Prolaz Mali Ždrelac to Kuklica, accompanied by nearly 100 boats of all kinds.
Charts
See Northern Dalmatia.
Weather
See Croatia.
Passages
See Croatia.
Islands
Communication
Add here VHF channel for the coastguard, harbor masters. etc.
Also see Cruiser's Nets
There are no dangers in the approach to Kuklica.
Note: If you are approaching from S, the channel of Prolaz Mali Ždrelac between Ugljan and Pašman is only navigable by yachts with an air draft of less than 16.5 metres. Depths in the harbour entrance are 5.0 - 6.0 metres.
Entrance
The nearest year-round port of entry is Zadar.
Berthing
There are three principal berthing options in Kuklica:
- SW quay
- At the SW end of the harbour — straight ahead when entering — is a long concrete jetty with laid moorings for around 20 yachts. Depths here range from just under 2.0 metres at the root to 3.5 metres at the end of the jetty. Water and electricity are available. Charges (2016): HRK 25/metre. These berths are the ones normally used by visiting yachts. Shelter here is good except in strong E or SE winds. A passenger ferry/tripper boat berths on the end of this jetty.
Moorings on the NW quay, Kuklica
- NW quay
- There are three concrete jetties at the NW end of the harbour offering some 50-60 berths. These are normally reserved for local boats, but visiting yachts can berth if there is space on the outside of the most seaward of the jetties. Laid moorings at all berths. There are water and electricity points. Toilets and showers at the root of the jetty. Shelter is good here in most conditions, although strong SE winds can cause an unpleasant swell.
- Breakwater
- If both jetties are full, it is possible to berth bows or stern-to the N breakwater using your anchor. Depths here are 2.5 - 3.0 metres. The holding is good in sand and weed. There are no facilities on the breakwater.
Note: The S side of the harbour is reserved for the fishing fleet.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
The nearest suitable anchorage is on the E side of the Prolaz Mali Ždrelac.
Amenities
| Facilities | |
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| Water |  On the SW jetties [[Kukljica#On the SW jetties|On the SW jetties]] 44°02.059'N, 015°14.893'E
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| Electricity |  On the SW jetties [[Kukljica#On the SW jetties|On the SW jetties]] 44°02.059'N, 015°14.893'E
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| Toilets | On the root of the NW jetties |
| Showers | On the root of the NW jetties |
| Laundry | N/A (Not Available) |
| Garbage | Near the harbour |
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| Fuel | N/A |
| Bottled gas | None |
| Chandlers | None |
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| Repairs |  Kuklica yard [[Kukljica#Kuklica yard|Kuklica yard]] 44°02.048'N, 015°14.838'E small boatyard in the town offering basic repairs
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| 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
Supermarket and other provisions shops in the town.
Eating out
Numerous restaurants ashore.
Transportation
Buses to local destinations.
Tourism
Places to Visit
The town has a busy tourist industry and its old centre on the S side of the has a number of fine old buildings. There are some good walks in the surrounding pine woods and nice beaches within easy walking distance. In the cove of Kostanj, 15 minutes on foot N from the harbour, there is an excellent beach and a 13th century church of St Jerome.
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
- Kukljica at the Wikipedia
- Ugljan Tourism
For other useful websites, see Croatia.
References
See Croatia.
Comments
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Date of member's last visit to Kukljica and this page's details validated:
- July 2016 --Athene of Lymington
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