Ugljan (village)

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Ugljan Town, Croatia

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	44°07.81′N, 15°06.72′E
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The tiny harbour of Ugljan Town lies on the NE coast of the island of Ugljan two miles from its northernmost tip and five miles NW of Zadar. The harbour is shallow, mostly with depths of 1.0 - 2.0 metres, but the outer breakwater has depths suitable for a shallow to moderate draft yacht to moor. Shelter in the harbour is good from all directions except NE and E. At the N end of the town on the E side of a small cove is a 15th century Franciscan monastery containing an interesting Gothic church and cloisters.

Ugljan harbour from NE
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Charts

British Admiralty

515

Croatian chart

MK13

Imray

M25 (Otok Rab to Sibenik)

Local 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.

Approach and Navigation

There are no dangers in the approach to Ugljan Town from S, but in the approach from N there is a rocky spit extending for some 100 metres SE of the headland 500 metres N of the harbour, on which there is a conspicuous monastery and a white cross on the shore end of the spit. Note that the depths in the bay are little more than 5.0 metres, shelving to 3.0 metres at the harbour entrance. The shore is rocky close in on both sides of the harbour.

Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)

The nearest year-round port of entry is Zadar.

Berthing options

The harbour is only suitable for shallow or moderate draft yachts. The only suitable berth is alongside the end of the E breakwater, on the outer, ‘dogleg’ section. Depths here are 2.0 - 2.5 metres. The inner section of the breakwater has only 1.5 - 2.0 metres. Shelter here is good in winds from NW round to SE but poor in NE and E winds.

Offshore Islands and Groups

• Pasman
• Iz

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Anchorages

It is possible in settled weather to anchor in 4.0 - 5.0 metres in the small cove to the N, just inside the headland on which the monastery sits. Holding here is good in sand and the shelter acceptable in light winds. However, the anchorage is completely open S. Note that the cove is a popular swimming area and it is probably unwise to anchor here at busy times.

Yacht Repairs and Services

None.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

None.

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

The most attractive feature of the town is the 15th century Franciscan monastery of St. Jerome on the E side of the small cove N of the town, which contains an interesting Gothic church and Romanesque cloisters. The town itself and Batalaza cove around a kilometre to the NW contain several old villas of the 19th century Zadar nobility.

The 15th century monastery of St. Jerome
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Grocery & Supply Stores

Small provisions shop in the village. More choice in Preko.

Eateries

Restaurants and café/bars ashore.

Garbage Disposal

Near the harbour.

Transportation

• Buses to local destinations.

Routes/Passages To/From

List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

Cruiser's Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forum Discussions

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

External Links

• Ugljan Tourism

Also see Croatia.

References & Publications

See Croatia.

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:

• August 2005 --Athene of Lymington 17:27, 23 April 2012 (BST)

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