Ugljan (village)
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 Ugljan harbour from NE |
The tiny harbour of Ugljan 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 village on the E side of a small cove is a 15th century Franciscan monastery containing an interesting Gothic church and cloisters.
Charts
- British Admiralty
- 515
- Croatian chart
- 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
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
There are no dangers in the approach to harbour of Ugljan 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.
Entrance
The nearest year-round port of entry is Zadar.
Berthing
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.
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 there is the 15th century Franciscan monastery of St. Jerome on the E side of the small cove N of the village, which contains an interesting Gothic church and Romanesque cloisters. The village itself and Batalaza cove around a kilometre to the NW contain several old villas of the 19th century Zadar nobility.
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.
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
- Ugljan (village) at the Wikipedia
- Ugljan Tourism
For other useful websites, see Croatia.
References & Publications
See Croatia.
Comments
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Date of member's last visit to Ugljan (village) and this page's details validated:
- August 2005 --Athene of Lymington 17:27, 23 April 2012 (BST)
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