Crikvenica
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Crikvenica
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The holiday resort and harbour of Crikvenica lies on the mainland coast of Croatia in the Vinodolska channel, opposite the island of Krk and six miles SE of the road bridge that links the island to the mainland. Situated where the Dubracina river enters the sea, the resort has two harbours, a small harbour immediately E of the river (which is for local craft only) and a larger, main harbour half a mile NW of the river entrance, which has laid moorings suitable for visiting yachts. Shelter is good from all directions except NW and W, when Soline bay on the NE coast of Krk offers better shelter.
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
If approaching from N, a yacht passes under the road bridge linking the island of Krk to the mainland, which has a clearance of over 50 metres. The resort of Crikvenica sprawls for over a mile along the coast six miles SE of the bridge. In the approach from S the buildings of the town and the breakwaters of the two harbours are conspicuous from some distance. A large viaduct crossing a gorge NE of the town is also conspicuous. Either side of the river entrance shallow sandbanks have built up which extend some 200 metres offshore. In the approach from N a yacht should keep outside the two red buoys marking the limit of the sandbank. In the approach from S a single green buoy S of the main harbour breakwater marks the limit of the sandbank. A green light tower marks the end of the harbour breakwater. Depths in the entrance are 5.0 metres and at the quays 3.0 metres. Shelter is good except in winds from NW round to SW.
Berthing
Main Harbour Crikvenica

Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
There is no suitable sheltered anchorage off Crikvenica, although in settled weather it is possible to anchor off the beaches to the N of the town.
Amenities
Facilities | |
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Water | Water points on the quay |
Electricity | N/A (Not Available) |
Toilets | ? |
Showers | ? |
Laundry | N/A |
Garbage | Bins around the harbour} |
Supplies | |
Fuel | Fuel dock on the breakwater. Depths of 3.0 metres alongside |
Bottled gas | ? |
Chandlers | None |
Services | |
Repairs | Some limited repairs in the small craft harbour |
Internet | N/A |
Mobile connectivity | ? |
Vehicle rentals | Rental outlets in the town |
Provisioning
Supermarkets and several provisions shops in the town.
Eating out
Numerous bars and restaurants in the town.
Transportation
- Airport on the island of Krk (30 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 main attractions of the town are those of most beach resorts: sandy beaches and attractive promenades. The walk along the river is pleasant and passes the historic church of the former Pauline monastery founded in 1412.
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
- Crikvenica at the Wikipedia
For other useful websites, see Croatia.
References
See Croatia.
Comments
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- Data compiled from web research (please update if possible)--Athene of Lymington 17:03, 20 July 2011 (BST)
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