Murter (village)
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 U. Hramina (bay of Murter) from S (Marina Hramina on the right) |
The port of Murter lies at the head of a wide bay on the N coast of the island of Murter in Croatia, separated from the mainland by the mile wide channel of Pirovacki Zaljev.
Sheltered from N by a chain of small islets, Murter is the largest settlement on the island and has a history dating back before the Roman era. The ruins of the Roman village of Colentum, dating back to the 1st century AD, can still be seen NE of the village.
The village offers good facilities for visiting yachts in the shape of the 370-berth Marina Hramina on the NE side of the bay, a series of jetties on the S side where a yacht may find space alongside and a good anchorage off the village in the bay itself. Shelter in the bay is good except in very strong N/NE winds and in the marina excellent.
In the village is an office of the Kornati National Park Authority, where permits to visit the park can be purchased at a discount to the price charged on arrival.
Charts
- British Admiralty
- 2711
- Croatian charts
- MK13
- MK15
- Imray
- M25 (Otok Rab to Sibenik)
Weather
See Croatia.
Passages
See Croatia.
Communication
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Approach from N
The approach to Murter from N, which is the direction from which most cruising yachts arrive, is difficult and should not be attempted without an up to date chart or in extreme weather conditions.
Approach from W
There are a few shallow passages between chain of islets located between Vrgadski Kanal and Pirovački Zaljev.
Radelj and Pršnjak Mali [[Murter (village)#Radelj and Pršnjak Mali|Radelj and Pršnjak Mali]] 43°50.825'N, 015°33.733'E Min. depth 3m.
Radelj and Zimnjak [[Murter (village)#Radelj and Zimnjak|Radelj and Zimnjak]] 43°50.573'N, 015°34.572'E Min. depth 2m.
Zimnjak and Vinik Veli [[Murter (village)#Zimnjak and Vinik Veli|Zimnjak and Vinik Veli]] 43°50.235'N, 015°34.969'E Min. depth 2m.
Danger: None of the passages between the islands in the approaches can be described as safe in heavy weather.
For a map showing the options for approaching Murter from this direction, click on Approaches to Murter.
Approach from S
The approach from S, between Murter Island and the mainland, presents no special difficulties other than the numerous islets to be avoided. Note, however, that the channel in the approach to Tisno shoals from over 12 metres to barely two metres once past the pier to port at the S end of the town.
Movable bridge in Tisno [[Murter (village)#Movable bridge in Tisno|Movable bridge in Tisno]] 43°47.951'N, 015°38.496'E The depth under the bridge is about 2.4 m. The height if the closed bridge is 2 m. Strong SE of NW winds and tide could cause a current up to 4 knots. The bridge opens daily from May 15th to September 15th at 0900 and 1700 and at other times on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays only at 0900.
Entrance
Sibenik is the nearest all-year port of entry. During the summer, Primosten is also a port of entry.
Berthing
Restaurant jetties
Restaurant jetties [[Murter (village)#Restaurant jetties|Restaurant jetties]] 43°49.345'N, 015°35.277'E 
The S end of the U. Hramina (bay of Murter) is lined with a number of jetties adjacent to restaurants. They have laid moorings you can use to go stern-to. Reportedly the depths are as 3.0 metres. Shelter here is good in all but strong N/NE winds, which create a chop in the bay.
- Marinas and yacht clubs
Marina Hramina -- on the NE side of the bay is a safer alternative, especially in unsettled weather, which offers 370 berths in depths of up to 3.0 metres.
Anchorages
U. Hramina
Facilities
Water
In the marina
Electricity
In the marina
Toilets
In the marina
Showers
In the marina
Laundry
In the marina
Garbage
Near the waterfront and in the Marina Hramina.
Supplies
Fuel
- Marina Hramina Fuel berth SE of marina (0600 - 2200), 2.5m water depth
Bottles gas
Chandlers
See Marina Betina
Services
Repairs
Most repairs can be undertaken in Marina Hramina.
Internet
In the marina
Mobile connectivity
Vehicle Rentals
Outlets in the village.
Provisioning
Supermarkets and several provisions shops in the village.
Transportation
See Murter
Eating out
Numerous restaurants ashore. Also in Marina Hramina.
Tourism
Murter has a long history, dating back to Illyrian times. Visible traces of subsequent Roman occupation can be seen in the ruins of the town of Colentum at the NE end of Murter bay, which flourished during the 1st and 2nd centuries AD.
The village and harbour of Betina, 20 mins walk SE, are delightful. The quays are lined with traditional, lateen-rigged gajetas and there are several good restaurants.
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
- Murter at the Wikipedia
- Murter Tourism
For other useful websites, see Croatia.
References
See Croatia.
Comments
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Date of member's last visit to Murter (village) and this page's details validated:
- July 2016 --Athene of Lymington
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