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{{Infobox |45|08.977|N|13|35.900|E|
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| name= Vrsar
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| summary= The small town and harbour of '''Vrsar''' are situated five miles S of the harbour and marina of [[Porec]] and the same distance N of the harbour and marina of [[Rovinj]].  The harbour is protected from W and S by the island of Sveti Juraj, which has been joined to the mainland by an artificial barrier, and from N and NW by a harbour breakwater and (to some extent) by the small island of Galiner half a mile NW.  Vrsar is a popular tourist resort and there are numerous holiday apartment complexes and campsites in the surrounding area.  On the N side of the harbour is a 220 berth marina owned and operated by the Montraker leisure resort company, which also operates the small resort and marina of [[Marina Funtana]] 1.5 miles to the N.  The marina also manages a pontoon on the S side of the harbour with laid moorings for around 10 yachts.  Shelter is good in most conditions, although strong NW winds send in some swell.
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The small town and harbour of Vrsar are situated five miles S of the harbour and marina of [[Porec]] and the same distance N of the harbour and marina of [[Rovinj]].  The harbour is protected from W and S by the island of Sveti Juraj, which has been joined to the mainland by an artificial barrier, and from N and NW by a harbour breakwater and (to some extent) by the small island of Galiner half a mile NW.  Vrsar is a popular tourist resort and there are numerous holiday apartment complexes and campsites in the surrounding area.  On the N side of the harbour is a 220 berth marina owned and operated by the Montraker leisure resort company, which also operates the small resort and marina of [[Marina Funtana]] 1.5 miles to the N.  The marina also manages a pontoon on the S side of the harbour with laid moorings for around 10 yachts.  Shelter is good in most conditions, although strong NW winds send in some swell.
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==Charts==
==Charts==
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==Weather==
==Weather==
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Diurnal winds along the coast are mostly moderate during the summer months, predominantly from NW and rarely exceeding force 4/5.  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.
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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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For sources of weather forecasting, see [[Croatia#Sources_of_weather_forecast_info|Croatia]].
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==Passages==
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==Communication==
==Communication==
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''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]''
==Navigation==
==Navigation==
As with most of the towns in Istria, a conspicuous belfry in the town of Vrsar on a hill above the harbour at the head of the bay is identifiable from distance. There are numerous rocky islets off the coast in the approaches from both N and S and the safest option (unless you have a large scale chart) is to stay at least a mile offshore until the bay of Vrsar opens up to the N of Sv. Juraj island, which protects the bay from seaward.  The bay is entered from NW, leaving the marked shoal of Mramori to starboard and small islet of Galiner to port.  Entry via the shallow channel SE of Sv. Juraj island (through the artificial barrier) is prohibited as the area is buoyed off for swimming.  The marina is installed along the northern shore of the bay and protected from NW by a long breakwater.  The pontoon is on the S side of the harbour opposite the marina and next to the fishing boat berths.  Depths in the harbour range from 4.0 - 12.0 metres, the deeper water being towards the end of the first pier of the marina and the breakwater.   
As with most of the towns in Istria, a conspicuous belfry in the town of Vrsar on a hill above the harbour at the head of the bay is identifiable from distance. There are numerous rocky islets off the coast in the approaches from both N and S and the safest option (unless you have a large scale chart) is to stay at least a mile offshore until the bay of Vrsar opens up to the N of Sv. Juraj island, which protects the bay from seaward.  The bay is entered from NW, leaving the marked shoal of Mramori to starboard and small islet of Galiner to port.  Entry via the shallow channel SE of Sv. Juraj island (through the artificial barrier) is prohibited as the area is buoyed off for swimming.  The marina is installed along the northern shore of the bay and protected from NW by a long breakwater.  The pontoon is on the S side of the harbour opposite the marina and next to the fishing boat berths.  Depths in the harbour range from 4.0 - 12.0 metres, the deeper water being towards the end of the first pier of the marina and the breakwater.   
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==Entrance==
 
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==Berthing==
==Berthing==
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{{Image right|MarinaVrsar.JPG |Marina Vrsar  }}
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{{poi |45.14889|lon=13.60045
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{{Image right|VrsarPontoon.JPG |The pontoon on the S quay }}
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{{Image right|VrsarAnchorage.JPG |The anchorage from the church belltower  }}
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There are three berthing options at Vrsar:
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| imagetext= The pontoon on the S quay
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| text=The pontoon on the S side of the harbour has laid moorings for up to 10 yachts in depths of 3.0 – 4.0 metres. Water and electricity is available. Berths here are managed by the marina. Shelter is less good and the berths are very noisy from nearby cafes.
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===Marina Vrsar===
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{{Coord legacy|45|09.12|N|13|36.06|E|}}<br/ >
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
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[[Marina Vrsar]] offers 220 berths in total for yachts up to 50 metres and in depths of up to 12.0 metres.  Click on the link for details.  Shelter is excellent in most conditions, although there is some swell in strong NW winds.
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{{poi | lat= 45.14989|lon=13.60044
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| imagetext= Marina Vrsar
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| text= offers 220 berths in total for yachts up to 50 metres and in depths of up to 12.0 metres.  Click on the link for details.  Shelter is excellent in most conditions, although there is some swell in strong NW winds.  
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===Town quay pontoon===
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{{poi | lat= 45.12747|lon=13.62343
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{{Coord legacy|45|09.12|N|13|36.06|E|}}<br/ >
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The pontoon on the S side of the harbour has laid moorings for up to 10 yachts in depths of 3.0 – 4.0 metres. Water and electricity is available. Berths here are managed by the marina. Shelter is less good and the berths are very noisy from nearby cafes.
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| name= Marina Valalta
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| text= The Valalta Marina is the first and only harbour for naturists in the Adriatic. It offers its guests servicing facilities with raising and lowering of boats as well as sanitary facilities with warm and cold water. There are also water and power connections at dockside and a slipway for boats. Restaurant and bar.
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: {{email|[email protected]}}; Tel: {{phone|385|52|804 800}}; Fax: {{fax|385|52|821 004}}; VHF channel XX
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: Address: Valalta d.o.o., Cesta za Valaltu - Lim 7, 52210 Rovinj - Istra, Croatia
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: Hours: Open summer only.
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===Anchorage===
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Anchoring in Vrsar harbour is prohibited except in case of emergency.  However, there is a very attractive and sheltered anchorage in the bay N of the town at {{Coord|45|09.471|N|13|36.407|E|}}, protected from all directions except SW by the islands of Salamun and Cavata. Depths here are 3.0 – 5.0 metres and the holding is good in sand and mud.  Shelter is excellent in all but strong winds from W round to SW (when, if your draft permits, you may be able to re-anchor further N in the bay).
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| text= The marina is 1.5 nM north of the harbour of [[#Town quay pontoon|Vrsar]]. Full facilities.
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==Yacht Repairs and Services==
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{{Warning}}Anchoring in Vrsar harbour is prohibited except in case of emergency.
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* Small chandlery in the marina.
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| text=There is a very attractive and sheltered anchorage in the bay N of the town, protected from all directions except SW by the islands of Salamun and Cavata.  Depths here are 3.0 – 5.0 metres and the holding is good in sand and mud.  Shelter is excellent in all but strong winds from W round to SW (when, if your draft permits, you may be able to re-anchor further N in the bay).
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====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====
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==Amenities==
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Fuel dock at E end of the harbour (depth of 3.0 – 4.0 metres).  Water and electricity in the marina.
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==Tourism and Things to do Ashore==
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{{Image right|VrsarTown.JPG |Vrsar old town from marina  }}
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{{Image right|VrsarOldTown.JPG |Remains of the old town walls  }}
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Vrsar is in a charming setting, its old town perched on a hill and surrounded by thickly forested hills.  While not as picturesque as some of the other Istrian towns, Vrsar has its share of narrow alleyways and colourful squares and is less thronged with tourists than its bigger neighbours, [[Porec]] and [[Rovinj]].  The church belltower can be climbed at a cost of HRK10 and repays the effort with superb views over the harbour and surrounding bays.  There are several cycle trails that wind through leafy byways into the surrounding countryside.
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====Grocery & Supply Stores====
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* Supermarket one street back from the town quay.
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|Water| In the [[#Town quay pontoon|Town quay pontoons]], the [[Marina Vrsar]], the [[#Marina Valalta|Marina Valalta]], and the [[Marina Funtana]]
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* Café/bar and restaurant in the marina.
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|Electricity| In the [[#Town quay pontoon|Town quay pontoons]], the [[Marina Vrsar]], the [[#Marina Valalta|Marina Valalta]], and the [[Marina Funtana]]
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* Numerous bars and restaurants in the town.
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|Toilets|  In the [[Marina Vrsar]], the [[#Marina Valalta|Marina Valalta]], and the [[Marina Funtana]]
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|Showers| In the [[Marina Vrsar]], the [[#Marina Valalta|Marina Valalta]], and the [[Marina Funtana]]
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|Laundry| In the [[Marina Vrsar]] (coin operated), the [[#Marina Valalta|Marina Valalta]], and the [[Marina Funtana]]
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|Garbage| Bins in the marinas and near the town quay
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At the marina.
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|Fuel| Fuel dock at E end of the harbour (depth of 3.0 – 4.0 metres)
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|Bottled gas| {{MagentaText|?}}
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|Chandlers| Small chandlery in the [[Marina Vrsar]]
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At the marina (coin operated).
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|Repairs| Basic repairs in the [[Marina Vrsar]] and the [[Marina Funtana]]
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|Internet| WiFi in the [[Marina Vrsar]] and the [[Marina Funtana]]
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|Mobile connectivity| {{MagentaText|?}}
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|Vehicle rentals| Rental outlets in the town
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==Provisioning==
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Rental outlets in the town.
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* Minimarket  in the [[Marina Vrsar]] (very mini) and in the [[Marina Funtana]]
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* Supermarket one street back from the town quay
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====Garbage Disposal====
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Bins in the marinas and near the town quay.
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* Restaurant and Café/bar in the [[Marina Vrsar]]
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* Restaurant and bar in the [[#Marina Valalta|Marina Valalta]]
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* Café/bistro in the [[Marina Funtana]]
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* Numerous bars and restaurants in the town
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==Transportation==
* Buses to [[Rovinj]], [[Pula]] and other local destinations.
* Buses to [[Rovinj]], [[Pula]] and other local destinations.
* International airport at [[Pula]] 42 kms.
* International airport at [[Pula]] 42 kms.
* High speed ferry (summer only) to Venice.
* High speed ferry (summer only) to Venice.
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{{Image right|VrsarTown.JPG |Vrsar old town from marina  }}
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{{Image right|VrsarOldTown.JPG |Remains of the old town walls  }}
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====History====
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Vrsar is in a charming setting, its old town perched on a hill and surrounded by thickly forested hills.  While not as picturesque as some of the other Istrian towns, Vrsar has its share of narrow alleyways and colourful squares and is less thronged with tourists than its bigger neighbours, [[Porec]] and [[Rovinj]].  The church belltower can be climbed at a cost of HRK10 and repays the effort with superb views over the harbour and surrounding bays.  There are several cycle trails that wind through leafy byways into the surrounding countryside.
==Friends==
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* [http://www.noonsite.com/Countries/Croatia/Vrsar Noonsite]
* [http://www.istra.hr/en/regions_and_towns/town_and_cities/ Istria Tourism website]
* [http://www.istra.hr/en/regions_and_towns/town_and_cities/ Istria Tourism website]
''For other useful websites, see [[Croatia#Links|Croatia]]''.
''For other useful websites, see [[Croatia#Links|Croatia]]''.
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''See entry for [[Croatia#References_.26_Publications|Croatia]]''.
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''See entry for [[Croatia#References|Croatia]]''.
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Latest revision as of 21:42, 22 February 2019

World ▶ Mediterranean ▶ Adriatic Sea ▶ Croatia ▶ Istria ▶ Vrsar

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Vrsar
45°08.977'N, 013°35.900'E Chart icon.png
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Vrsar harbour from old town

The small town and harbour of Vrsar are situated five miles S of the harbour and marina of Porec and the same distance N of the harbour and marina of Rovinj. The harbour is protected from W and S by the island of Sveti Juraj, which has been joined to the mainland by an artificial barrier, and from N and NW by a harbour breakwater and (to some extent) by the small island of Galiner half a mile NW. Vrsar is a popular tourist resort and there are numerous holiday apartment complexes and campsites in the surrounding area. On the N side of the harbour is a 220 berth marina owned and operated by the Montraker leisure resort company, which also operates the small resort and marina of Marina Funtana 1.5 miles to the N. The marina also manages a pontoon on the S side of the harbour with laid moorings for around 10 yachts. Shelter is good in most conditions, although strong NW winds send in some swell.

Charts

British Admiralty
BA201
BA204
Croatian charts
100-15
100-16
11
Italian charts
924
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6002
Imray Nautical Chart
M24

Weather

See Croatia.

Passages

See Croatia.

Islands

Numerous.

Communication

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

Also see Cruiser's Nets

Navigation

As with most of the towns in Istria, a conspicuous belfry in the town of Vrsar on a hill above the harbour at the head of the bay is identifiable from distance. There are numerous rocky islets off the coast in the approaches from both N and S and the safest option (unless you have a large scale chart) is to stay at least a mile offshore until the bay of Vrsar opens up to the N of Sv. Juraj island, which protects the bay from seaward. The bay is entered from NW, leaving the marked shoal of Mramori to starboard and small islet of Galiner to port. Entry via the shallow channel SE of Sv. Juraj island (through the artificial barrier) is prohibited as the area is buoyed off for swimming. The marina is installed along the northern shore of the bay and protected from NW by a long breakwater. The pontoon is on the S side of the harbour opposite the marina and next to the fishing boat berths. Depths in the harbour range from 4.0 - 12.0 metres, the deeper water being towards the end of the first pier of the marina and the breakwater.

Berthing

The pontoon on the S quay

Town quay pontoon

Town quay pontoon/wiki/Vrsar#Town_quay_pontoon
Harbour icon Town quay pontoon [[Vrsar#Town quay pontoon|Town quay pontoon]] 45°08.933'N, 013°36.027'E
The pontoon on the S side of the harbour has laid moorings for up to 10 yachts in depths of 3.0 – 4.0 metres. Water and electricity is available. Berths here are managed by the marina. Shelter is less good and the berths are very noisy from nearby cafes.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Marina Vrsar

Marina Vrsar

Marina Vrsar/wiki/Vrsar#.5B.5BMarina_Vrsar.5D.5D
Marina icon Marina Vrsar [[Vrsar#Marina Vrsar|Marina Vrsar]] 45°08.993'N, 013°36.026'E
offers 220 berths in total for yachts up to 50 metres and in depths of up to 12.0 metres. Click on the link for details. Shelter is excellent in most conditions, although there is some swell in strong NW winds.

Marina Valalta

Marina Valalta/wiki/Vrsar#Marina_Valalta
Marina icon Marina Valalta [[Vrsar#Marina Valalta|Marina Valalta]] 45°07.648'N, 013°37.406'E

The Valalta Marina is the first and only harbour for naturists in the Adriatic. It offers its guests servicing facilities with raising and lowering of boats as well as sanitary facilities with warm and cold water. There are also water and power connections at dockside and a slipway for boats. Restaurant and bar.

[email protected]; Tel: +385 (52) 804 800; Fax: +385 (52) 821 004; VHF channel XX
Address: Valalta d.o.o., Cesta za Valaltu - Lim 7, 52210 Rovinj - Istra, Croatia
Hours: Open summer only.

Marina Funtana

Marina Funtana/wiki/Vrsar#.5B.5BMarina_Funtana.5D.5D
Marina icon Marina Funtana [[Vrsar#Marina Funtana|Marina Funtana]] 45°10.639'N, 013°35.886'E
The marina is 1.5 nM north of the harbour of Vrsar. Full facilities.

Anchorage

Warning: Anchoring in Vrsar harbour is prohibited except in case of emergency.

The anchorage from the church belltower

bay N of Vrsar

bay N of Vrsar/wiki/Vrsar#bay_N_of_Vrsar
Anchorage icon bay N of Vrsar [[Vrsar#bay N of Vrsar|bay N of Vrsar]] 45°09.471'N, 013°36.407'E
There is a very attractive and sheltered anchorage in the bay N of the town, protected from all directions except SW by the islands of Salamun and Cavata. Depths here are 3.0 – 5.0 metres and the holding is good in sand and mud. Shelter is excellent in all but strong winds from W round to SW (when, if your draft permits, you may be able to re-anchor further N in the bay).

Amenities

Facilities
Water In the Town quay pontoons, the Marina Vrsar, the Marina Valalta, and the Marina Funtana
Electricity In the Town quay pontoons, the Marina Vrsar, the Marina Valalta, and the Marina Funtana
Toilets In the Marina Vrsar, the Marina Valalta, and the Marina Funtana
Showers In the Marina Vrsar, the Marina Valalta, and the Marina Funtana
Laundry In the Marina Vrsar (coin operated), the Marina Valalta, and the Marina Funtana
Garbage Bins in the marinas and near the town quay
Supplies
Fuel Fuel dock at E end of the harbour (depth of 3.0 – 4.0 metres)
Bottled gas ?
Chandlers Small chandlery in the Marina Vrsar
Services
Repairs Basic repairs in the Marina Vrsar and the Marina Funtana
Internet WiFi in the Marina Vrsar and the Marina Funtana
Mobile connectivity ?
Vehicle rentals Rental outlets in the town

Provisioning

Eating out

Transportation

  • Buses to Rovinj, Pula and other local destinations.
  • International airport at Pula 42 kms.
  • High speed ferry (summer only) to Venice.

Tourism

Vrsar old town from marina
Remains of the old town walls

History

Give a short history of the port.

Places to Visit

Vrsar is in a charming setting, its old town perched on a hill and surrounded by thickly forested hills. While not as picturesque as some of the other Istrian towns, Vrsar has its share of narrow alleyways and colourful squares and is less thronged with tourists than its bigger neighbours, Porec and Rovinj. The church belltower can be climbed at a cost of HRK10 and repays the effort with superb views over the harbour and surrounding bays. There are several cycle trails that wind through leafy byways into the surrounding countryside.

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

For other useful websites, see Croatia.

References

See entry for Croatia.

Comments

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