Bakar
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The town of Bakar lies at the NW end of the Bakarski Zaljev (bay of Bakar), a two-mile long inland basin situated four miles SE of the commercial port of Rijeka on the mainland coast of Croatia and two miles N of the island of Krk. While the approaches to the town are heavily industrialized and not particularly attractive, the town itself is a mediaeval gem, climbing up the wooded slopes at the head of the bay. There are no designated facilities for yachts, which must find a berth along its quays among the local vessels. Depths range from 4.0 metres to under one metre, so care is needed when choosing a spot to berth. Shelter is reasonable in most conditions, although fierce gusts will be experienced in a bora and Bakar would probably be untenable in a strong scirocco in view of the two mile fetch in SE winds.
Charts
See Kvarner Gulf.
Weather
See Croatia.
Passages
See Croatia.
Islands
Communication
Add here VHF channel for the coastguard, harbor masters. etc.
Also see Cruiser's Nets
The industrial installations at the entrance to Bakarski Zaljev are very conspicuous, especially the tall chimney with red and white painted bands on the NW side of the entrance. A green buoy to starboard on entry marks a shallow bank extending some 400 metres NW from the SE side of the entrance. Once through the entrance, a course NW along the centre of the bay avoids some rocky patches close inshore.
Berthing
Bakar Harbour
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
It is possible to anchor off in the centre of the bay in 7.0 - 8.0 metres, clear of the moorings. Holding is good in mud.
Amenities
| Facilities | |
|---|---|
| Water | ? |
| Electricity | ? |
| Toilets | ? |
| Showers | ? |
| Laundry | N/A (Not Available) |
| Garbage | Some bins around the harbour |
| Supplies | |
| Fuel | None. The nearest fuel dock is in the harbour of Opatija. In an emergency, fuel can be obtained from a garage on the main road at Kraljevica |
| Bottled gas | ? |
| Chandlers | None |
| Services | |
| Repairs | N/A |
| Internet | N/A |
| Mobile connectivity | ? |
| Vehicle rentals | N/A |
Provisioning
Several provisions shops in the town.
Eating out
Numerous bars and restaurants in the town.
Transportation
- Airport on the island of Krk (12 kms).
- Buses to Rijeka and Krk.
- Domestic and international trains from Rijeka to Zagreb, Trieste, Ljubljana, Vienna, Munich and Salzburg.
Tourism
History
Give a short history of the port.
Places to Visit
The narrow mediaeval streets and little squares of Bakar are a delight to explore. Overlooking the town is a castle dating back to the 16th century. Other attractions include a 15th century house known as the Roman House and another, 16th century house built in Ottoman style.
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
- Bakar at the Wikipedia
- Bakar Tourist Board
For other useful websites, see Croatia.
References & Publications
See Croatia.
Comments
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- Data compiled from web research (please update if possible) --Athene of Lymington 14:48, 20 July 2011 (BST)
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