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==Osor, Cres Island, Croatia==
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| summary= The village of '''Osor''' lies on the SW coast of the island of [[Cres]] in [[Croatia]], on the E side of a narrow channel separating Cres from the island of [[Losinj]] immediately to the W.  Originally joined to Losinj, the channel was dug by the Romans, who also constructed the settlement of Osor nearby. The settlement fell into disuse with the increasing size of cargo vessels plying the trade routes along the coast and Osor remained something of a ghost village until the advent of tourism. The channel is spanned by a swing bridge and shallow draft yachts can pass through here, although depths on the S side of the channel shoal in parts to as little as 2.5 metres.
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[[Image:OsorAerial.jpg|thumb|330px|right| '''Osor from NW''' <br>''Click for larger view'' ]]
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The village of Osor lies on the SW coast of the island of [[Cres]] in [[Croatia]], on the E side of a narrow channel separating Cres from the island of [[Losinj]] immediately W.  Originally joined to Losinj, the channel was dug by the Romans, who also constructed the settlement of Osor nearby. The settlement fell into disuse with the increasing size of cargo vessels plying the trade routes along the coast and Osor remained something of a ghost village until the advent of tourism. The channel is spanned by a swing bridge and shallow draft yachts can pass through here, although depths on the S side of the channel are as little as 2.0 metres.
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==Charts==
==Charts==
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British Admiralty 202
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''See [[Cres#Charts|Cres]]''.
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Croatian chart 100 - 16 (Pula - Kvarner)
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==Weather==
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''See [[Croatia#Weather|Croatia]]''.
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Imray M23 (Adriatic Sea)
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==Passages==
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''See [[Croatia#Passages|Croatia]]''.
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==Local 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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* [[Losinj]]
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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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==Communication==
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For sources of weather forecasting, see [[Croatia]].
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''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]''
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==Approach and Navigation==
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There are no dangers in the approach from N.  In the approach from W, a yacht should keep at least half a mile off the headland of Rt. Osor to avoid rocky shallows marked with a N cardinal mark.  In the approach from S, the depths shoal progressively until entering the narrow channel up to Osor, which is marked by a series of beacons on the W side.  Depths in the channel are variable, with least depths of 2.0 metres.  Currents can be strong in the channel from either direction, depending on the tides, and have been reported to reach 6.0 knots at times.  At Osor, the channel is 6.0 metres wide and has a depth of 2.5 metres.  The road bridge which crosses it swings open on request between 0900 and 1700. 
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==Navigation==
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[[Image:OsorCanal.jpg|thumb|330px|right| '''Yacht transiting Osor canal''' <br>''Click for larger view'' ]]
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{{thumb|Osor-otocny most pres pruplav mezi Cresem a Losinjem.jpg|Moveable bridge in Osor (looking from N)}}
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There are no dangers in the approach from N.  In the approach from W, a yacht should keep at least half a mile off the headland of Rt. Osor to avoid rocky shallows marked with a N cardinal mark.  In the approach from S, the depths shoal progressively until entering the narrow channel up to Osor, which is marked by a series of beacons on the W side.
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Osor is not a port of entry.  The nearest port of entry is [[Mali Losinj]] on the island of [Losinj]].
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==Berthing options==
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Depths in the channel are variable, with least depths of about 3.5 meters.  Currents can be strong in the channel from either direction, depending on the tides, and have been reported to reach 6.0 knots at times.  At Osor, the channel is 6.0 metres wide and has a depth of 2.5 metres.  A swing bridge crosses the channel.   
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A yacht can moor alongside the quay on the N side of the bridge, where there are depths of 3.0 - 3.5 metres, for a visit to the town.  The berth here is only suitable in settled weather, however, as there is a dangerous swell with any strong winds from N.  On the S side of the bridge there is a pontoon in depths of 2.0 - 2.5 metres where it may be possible for a shallow draft visiting yacht to moor temporarily stern/bows-to among the local boats.  There are laid moorings on the pontoon.  Shelter here is good in the prevailing winds but poor with southerlies.
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[[Image:OsorMoorings.jpg|thumb|330px|right| '''Pontoon moorings S of Osor bridge''' <br>''Click for larger view'' ]]
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==Offshore Islands and Groups==
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| name= Osorski most  | altname= Osor bridge | url=http://www.luckauprava-losinj.hr/en/bridges-and-cranes.html
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| text= opens every day at 9:00 and 17:00. Vessels coming from the South have priority. In the case of strong winds the bridge may be closed due to dangerous current and waves.
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==Marinas & Yacht Clubs==
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==Entrance==
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The nearest port of entry is [[Mali Losinj]] on the island of [[Losinj]].
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==Berthing==
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{{Image right|OsorMoorings.jpg |Pontoon moorings S of Osor bridge  }}
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A yacht can moor alongside the quay on the N side of the bridge, where there are depths of 3.0 - 3.5 metres, for a visit to the town.  The berth here is only suitable in settled weather, however, as there is a dangerous swell with any strong winds from N.  On the S side of the bridge there is a pontoon in depths of 2.0 - 2.5 metres where it may be possible for a shallow draft visiting yacht to moor temporarily stern/bows-to among the local boats.  There are laid moorings on the pontoon.  Shelter here is good in the prevailing winds but poor with southerlies.
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
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==Yacht Repairs and Services==
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The village of Osor has been beautifully restored over the years and resembles nothing less than an open air museum today.  It is a delight to explore on foot, its main square lined with 15th and 16th century stone houses and decorated with sculptures by several of Croatia’s leading artists.  Parts of the original Roman walls still survive and the former town hall, with a beautiful Venetian loggia, is now a museum.  The village also contains a restored bishop’s palace and impressive cathedral with a Venetian bell tower.  A few hundred metres N along the coast is Bijar cove, a small bay with a ruined Franciscan monastery with Glagolitic inscriptions on its bell tower.
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|Showers| N/A
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[[Image:OsorTown.jpg|thumb|330px|right| '''Osor village square''' <br>''Click for larger view'' ]]
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|Laundry| N/A
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[[Image:OsorSculpture.jpg|thumb|330px|right| '''Sculpture in Osor square''' <br>''Click for larger view'' ]]
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|Garbage| Bins in the village
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* Small grocery shop in the village.
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* Several restaurants in the village.
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* The Konoba Livio has a vine-shaded terrace and is excellent for seafood and very tasty local draught white wine. 
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|Chandlers| None
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|Repairs| N/A
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|Mobile connectivity| {{MagentaText|?}}
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Small grocery shop in the village.
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* Several restaurants in the village.
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* The ''Konoba Livio'' has a vine-shaded terrace and is excellent for seafood and very tasty local draught white wine.
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==Transportation==
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Bins in the village.
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Buses to [[Cres Town]].
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==Tourism==
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Transportation (local and/or international)
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{{Image right|OsorTown.jpg |Osor village square  }}
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{{Image right|OsorSculpture.jpg |Sculpture in Osor square  }}
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====Places to Visit====
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The village of Osor has been beautifully restored over the years and resembles nothing less than an open-air museum today.  It is a delight to explore on foot, its main square lined with 15th and 16th century stone houses and decorated with sculptures by several of Croatia’s leading artists.  Parts of the original Roman walls still survive and the former town hall, with a beautiful Venetian loggia, is now a museum.  The village also contains a restored bishop’s palace and impressive cathedral with a Venetian bell tower.  A few hundred metres N along the coast is Bijar cove, a small bay with a ruined Franciscan monastery with Glagolitic inscriptions on its bell tower.
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==Friends==
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
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==Forum Discussions==
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==Forums==
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List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements)
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List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')
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==Links==
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* [http://www.istria.info/en/island-cres/osor/ Osor info]
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* {{wikipedia| Osor,_Croatia}}
* [http://www.about-croatia.com/croatia-marina.php List of all Croatian marinas]
* [http://www.about-croatia.com/croatia-marina.php List of all Croatian marinas]
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* [http://www.aci-club.hr/ List of government-owned ACI marinas]
 
* [http://croatia.hr/en-GB/Homepage Croatian National Tourist Board]
* [http://croatia.hr/en-GB/Homepage Croatian National Tourist Board]
* [http://www.find-croatia.com Find Croatia travel guide]  
* [http://www.find-croatia.com Find Croatia travel guide]  
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Croatia Wikipedia - Croatia]
 
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==References & Publications==
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==References==
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* ''Adriatic Pilot (Imray)'' - Trevor & Dinah Thompson  5th edition 2008
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''See entry for [[Croatia#References|Croatia]]''.
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* ''777 Harbours & Anchorages'' - Karl-H. Bestandig 4th  edition 2010-11
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* ''Croatia Cruising Companion (Wiley Nautical)'' -  Jane Cody and John Nash
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* ''Adriatic Sea Pilots Volume 1 and 2 (Croatian Hydrographic Office)''
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Latest revision as of 22:00, 6 March 2019

World ▶ Mediterranean ▶ Adriatic Sea ▶ Croatia ▶ Kvarner Gulf ▶ Cres ▶ Osor

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Osor
44°41.554'N, 014°23.590'E Chart icon.png
lat=44.69257 | lon=14.39316 | zoom=15 | y
OsorAerial.jpg
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Osor from the NW

The village of Osor lies on the SW coast of the island of Cres in Croatia, on the E side of a narrow channel separating Cres from the island of Losinj immediately to the W. Originally joined to Losinj, the channel was dug by the Romans, who also constructed the settlement of Osor nearby. The settlement fell into disuse with the increasing size of cargo vessels plying the trade routes along the coast and Osor remained something of a ghost village until the advent of tourism. The channel is spanned by a swing bridge and shallow draft yachts can pass through here, although depths on the S side of the channel shoal in parts to as little as 2.5 metres.

Charts

See Cres.

Weather

See Croatia.

Passages

See Croatia.

Islands

Communication

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

Also see Cruiser's Nets

Navigation

Osor-otocny most pres pruplav mezi Cresem a Losinjem.jpg
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Moveable bridge in Osor (looking from N)

There are no dangers in the approach from N. In the approach from W, a yacht should keep at least half a mile off the headland of Rt. Osor to avoid rocky shallows marked with a N cardinal mark. In the approach from S, the depths shoal progressively until entering the narrow channel up to Osor, which is marked by a series of beacons on the W side.

Depths in the channel are variable, with least depths of about 3.5 meters. Currents can be strong in the channel from either direction, depending on the tides, and have been reported to reach 6.0 knots at times. At Osor, the channel is 6.0 metres wide and has a depth of 2.5 metres. A swing bridge crosses the channel.

Osorski most/wiki/Osor#Osorski_mostWorld icon.png Osorski most [[Osor#Osorski most|Osorski most]] (Osor bridge) 44°41.565'N, 014°23.545'E opens every day at 9:00 and 17:00. Vessels coming from the South have priority. In the case of strong winds the bridge may be closed due to dangerous current and waves.

Entrance

The nearest port of entry is Mali Losinj on the island of Losinj.

Berthing

Pontoon moorings S of Osor bridge

A yacht can moor alongside the quay on the N side of the bridge, where there are depths of 3.0 - 3.5 metres, for a visit to the town. The berth here is only suitable in settled weather, however, as there is a dangerous swell with any strong winds from N. On the S side of the bridge there is a pontoon in depths of 2.0 - 2.5 metres where it may be possible for a shallow draft visiting yacht to moor temporarily stern/bows-to among the local boats. There are laid moorings on the pontoon. Shelter here is good in the prevailing winds but poor with southerlies.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Anchorages

None.

Amenities

Facilities
Water N/A (Not Available)
Electricity N/A
Showers N/A
Laundry N/A
Garbage Bins in the village
Supplies
Fuel N/A
Bottled gas N/A
Chandlers None
Services
Repairs N/A
Internet N/A
Mobile connectivity ?
Vehicle rentals N/A

Provisioning

Small grocery shop in the village.

Eating out

  • Several restaurants in the village.
  • The Konoba Livio has a vine-shaded terrace and is excellent for seafood and very tasty local draught white wine.

Transportation

Buses to Cres Town.

Tourism

Osor village square
Sculpture in Osor square

Places to Visit

The village of Osor has been beautifully restored over the years and resembles nothing less than an open-air museum today. It is a delight to explore on foot, its main square lined with 15th and 16th century stone houses and decorated with sculptures by several of Croatia’s leading artists. Parts of the original Roman walls still survive and the former town hall, with a beautiful Venetian loggia, is now a museum. The village also contains a restored bishop’s palace and impressive cathedral with a Venetian bell tower. A few hundred metres N along the coast is Bijar cove, a small bay with a ruined Franciscan monastery with Glagolitic inscriptions on its bell tower.

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

References

See entry for Croatia.

Comments

We welcome users' contributions to the Wiki. Please click on Comments to view other users' comments, add your own personal experiences or recommend any changes to this page following your visit.

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