Valun
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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. 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
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 Harbour
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
- Marina Cres - four miles NE
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 [[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.
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| 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
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
- Valun at the Wikipedia
- List of all Croatian marinas
- Croatian National Tourist Board
- Find Croatia travel guide
References
See entry for Croatia.
Comments
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Verified by
Date of member's last visit to Valun and this page's details validated:
- August 2004 --Athene of Lymington 16:35, 19 August 2011 (BST)
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