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==Valun, Cres Island, Croatia==
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| summary= The small harbour of Valun lies on the W side of the gulf of the same name, which is situated on the NW coast of the island of [[Cres]] in [[Croatia]]. The E coast of the Istra peninsula on the mainland is only 10 miles to the W and the harbour and marina of [[Cres Town]] four miles NNE. The hamlet and its harbour lie at the foot of steep cliffs and, apart from a few restaurants along the waterfront, is largely unspoilt. The quay has laid moorings for around a dozen yachts. The shelter is good with S and W winds but the quay is completely open N and E.
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The small harbour of Valun lies on the W side of the gulf of the same name, which is situated on the NW coast of the island of [[Cres]] in [[Croatia]].  The E coast of the Istra peninsula on the mainland is only 10 miles to the W and the harbour and marina of [[Cres Town]] four miles NNE.  The hamlet and its harbour lie at the foot of steep cliffs and, apart from a few restaurants along the waterfront, is largely unspoilt.  The quay has laid moorings for around a dozen yachts.  Shelter is good with S and W winds but the quay is completely open N and E.
 
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[[Image:ValunWaterfront.jpg|thumb|325px|right| '''Valun waterfront''' <br>''Click for larger view'' ]]
 
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==Charts==
==Charts==
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British Admiralty 202, 2719
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''See [[Cres#Charts|Cres]]''.
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Croatian chart 100 - 16 (Pula - Kvarner)
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Imray M23 (Adriatic Sea)
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==Local Weather==
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==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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''See [[Croatia#Weather|Croatia]]''.
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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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==Passages==
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''See [[Croatia#Passages|Croatia]]''.
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For sources of weather forecasting, see [[Croatia]].
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==Approach and Navigation==
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Valun lies at the SW corner of the Gulf of Valun, five miles SSE of the headland of Rt. Pernat.  There are no dangers in the approach, although with moderate to strong winds from NW round to E an unpleasant swell develops in the gulf and the quay here is nearly untenable.    The quay is protected by a short breakwater. 
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==Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)==
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Valun 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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Immediately S of the short breakwater is a quay with depths of 2.0 - 3.0 metres.  There are laid moorings here for around a dozen yachts.  There are no facilities on the quay.  Shelter here is poor in any winds from NW round to E and the berths are probably untenable in strong winds from these directions.  In such conditions, Cres Town is a safer option.
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==Offshore Islands and Groups==
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* [[Losinj]]
* [[Losinj]]
* [[Krk]]
* [[Krk]]
* [[Rab]]
* [[Rab]]
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==Marinas & Yacht Clubs==
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==Communication==
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* [[Marina Cres]] four miles NE.
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====Anchorages====
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''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]''
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The nearest sheltered anchorage is in the bay of [[Cres Town]]. 
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==Navigation==
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[[Valun]] lies at the SW corner of the Gulf of Valun, five miles SSE of the headland of Rt. Pernat. There are no dangers in the approach, although with moderate to strong winds from NW round to E an unpleasant swell develops in the gulf and the quay here is nearly untenable. The quay is protected by a short breakwater.
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====Repairs/Yards====
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==Entrance==
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* Nearest facility is boatyard of Brodogradilište Cres in Cres Town.  See [[http://www.brodogradiliste-cres.hr/]] for details of services.
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[[Valun]] is not a port of entry.  The nearest port of entry is [[Mali Losinj]] on the island of [[Losinj]].
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* ACI Marina Cres in Cres Town also has a small boatyard.  See marina entry for details.
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==Berthing==
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| text= Immediately S of the short breakwater is a quay with depths of 2.0 - 3.0 metres. There are laid moorings here for around a dozen yachts. There are no facilities on the quay. Shelter here is poor in any winds from NW round to E and the berths are probably untenable in strong winds from these directions. In such conditions, [[Cres Town]] is a safer option.
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====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====
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* [[Marina Cres]] -  four miles NE
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==Things to do Ashore==
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The nearest sheltered anchorage is in the bay of [[Cres Town#Anchorages|Cres Town]]. 
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Valun is a highly photogenic hamlet, a cluster of old stone houses climbing up the hill from the harbour.  Around the harbour are some good cafes and restaurants where one can sit and watch the infrequent comings and goings on the town quay.  The small parish church of Valun displays an 11th tombstone inscribed in Glagolitic as well as Latin, one of the earliest examples in  Croatia.  On either side of the hamlet are some idyllic beaches, fringed with pines.
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[[Image:ValunBeach.jpg|thumb|325px|right| '''Beach near Valun''' <br>''Click for larger view'' ]]  
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==Amenities==
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* Limited provisions in the village.
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* Several cafes and restaurants along the waterfront.
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{{mark | type= service  |name= Brodogradilište Cres in [[Cres Town]] | lat= 44.95283|lon=14.40833 |text= this is the nearest facility; see [[http://www.brodogradiliste-cres.hr/]] for details of services.}}
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{{mark | type= service  |name= ACI [[Marina Cres]] in [[Cres Town]] | lat= 44.948121|lon=14.413547 |text= has a small boatyard.}}
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Limited provisions in the village.
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==Eating out==
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Several cafes and restaurants along the waterfront.
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Buses to [[Cres Town]].
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==Tourism==
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{{Image right|ValunBeach.jpg |Beach near Valun  }}
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====Places to Visit====
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Valun is a highly photogenic hamlet, a cluster of old stone houses climbing up the hill from the harbour.  Around the harbour are some good cafes and restaurants where one can sit and watch the infrequent comings and goings on the town quay.  The small parish church of Valun displays an 11th tombstone inscribed in Glagolitic as well as Latin, one of the earliest examples in  Croatia.  On either side of the hamlet are some idyllic beaches, fringed with pines.
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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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==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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* {{wikipedia}}
* [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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Valun
44°54.282'N, 014°21.715'E Chart icon.png
lat=44.9047 | lon=14.36192 | zoom=16 | y

The small harbour of Valun lies on the W side of the gulf of the same name, which is situated on the NW coast of the island of Cres in Croatia. The E coast of the Istra peninsula on the mainland is only 10 miles to the W and the harbour and marina of Cres Town four miles NNE. The hamlet and its harbour lie at the foot of steep cliffs and, apart from a few restaurants along the waterfront, is largely unspoilt. The quay has laid moorings for around a dozen yachts. The shelter is good with S and W winds but the quay is completely open N and E.

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

Valun lies at the SW corner of the Gulf of Valun, five miles SSE of the headland of Rt. Pernat. There are no dangers in the approach, although with moderate to strong winds from NW round to E an unpleasant swell develops in the gulf and the quay here is nearly untenable. The quay is protected by a short breakwater.

Entrance

Valun is not a port of entry. The nearest port of entry is Mali Losinj on the island of Losinj.

Berthing

Valun waterfront

Valun Harbour

Valun Harbour/wiki/Valun#Valun_Harbour
Harbour icon Valun Harbour [[Valun#Valun Harbour|Valun Harbour]] 44°54.284'N, 014°21.696'E
Immediately S of the short breakwater is a quay with depths of 2.0 - 3.0 metres. There are laid moorings here for around a dozen yachts. There are no facilities on the quay. Shelter here is poor in any winds from NW round to E and the berths are probably untenable in strong winds from these directions. In such conditions, Cres Town is a safer option.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Anchorages

The nearest sheltered anchorage is in the bay of Cres Town.

Amenities

Facilities
Water N/A (Not Available)
Electricity N/A
Toilets N/A
Showers N/A
Laundry N/A
Garbage N/A
Supplies
Fuel N/A
Bottled gas N/A
Chandlers None
Services
Repairs Brodogradilište Cres in Cres Town/wiki/Valun#Brodogradili.C5.A1te_Cres_in_.5B.5BCres_Town.5D.5DService icon Brodogradilište Cres in Cres Town [[Valun#Brodogradilište Cres in Cres Town|Brodogradilište Cres in Cres Town]] 44°57.170'N, 014°24.500'E this is the nearest facility; see [[1]] for details of services.

ACI Marina Cres in Cres Town/wiki/Valun#ACI_.5B.5BMarina_Cres.5D.5D_in_.5B.5BCres_Town.5D.5DService icon ACI Marina Cres in Cres Town [[Valun#ACI Marina Cres in Cres Town|ACI Marina Cres in Cres Town]] 44°56.887'N, 014°24.813'E has a small boatyard.

Internet N/A
Mobile connectivity ?
Vehicle rentals Rental outlets in the town

Provisioning

Limited provisions in the village.

Eating out

Several cafes and restaurants along the waterfront.

Transportation

Buses to Cres Town.

Tourism

Beach near Valun

Places to Visit

Valun is a highly photogenic hamlet, a cluster of old stone houses climbing up the hill from the harbour. Around the harbour are some good cafes and restaurants where one can sit and watch the infrequent comings and goings on the town quay. The small parish church of Valun displays an 11th tombstone inscribed in Glagolitic as well as Latin, one of the earliest examples in Croatia. On either side of the hamlet are some idyllic beaches, fringed with pines.

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

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