Molat
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Molat Island lies off the mainland coast of Croatia, two miles NE of the island of Dugi Otok and 17 miles NW of the port of Zadar. Shaped rather like an arrowhead, the island has an area of just under 23 square kilometers, supporting just three small settlements, Molat, Zapuntel, and Brgulje, all of which were established some distance inland for protection from pirates. In consequence, the shoreline of the island supports only small harbours or jetties with little habitation around them. Inhabitants of Molat support themselves by agriculture, sheep rearing, fishing and, increasingly, tourism, including yachting tourism. There are just two (more or less) organized berthing facilities: the quay and laid moorings of Uvala Lucina, the small harbour which serves the settlement of Molat Town, and the mooring buoys of Uvala Vrulje, which is the sea outlet of the village of Brgulje.
Charts
- British Admiralty
- BA515 - Zadar to Luka Mali Losinj
- BA2773 - Sibenik, Pasmanski Kanal, Luka Telascica, Sedmovrace, Rijeka Krka
- Croatian charts
- MK 11
- MK13
- Imray
- M25 - Otok Rab to Sibenik
Weather
See Croatia.
Passages
See Croatia.
Islands
Communication
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Entrance
Mali Lošinj is the nearest port of entry. In summer only, Bozava on Dugi Otok is also a port of entry.
Berthing
There are several berthing options on Molat Island. The deep inlet of Brguljski Zaljev which runs nearly three miles into the S side of the island contains the small harbour of Uvala Lucina; the even tinier harbour and mooring buoy field of Brguljeki and two sheltered anchorages at Uvala Podgarbe and Uvala Luka. On the N-facing coast of the island are two further anchorages, the bay of Luka Jazi half a mile N of Molat Town and the inlet of Uvala Zapuntel, off the hamlet of the same name in the channel between Molat and Ist islands, which has mooring buoys.
Ports
U. Lucina
Brgulje
Brgulje lies around two miles NW of Molat Town and half a mile inland from a tiny harbour and mooring buoy field sheltered from W by the small island of Bruglje Otok. The harbour is too shallow for yachts, but the municipality has laid 17 mooring lines on the outside of the N breakwater for visiting yachts. Depths here are barely 2.0 metres, so it is best to go bows-to if using these. There is water and electricity on the breakwater and toilets and showers are available. Alternatively, pick up one of the 92 mooring buoys that have been installed between the harbour and the island of Brgulje Otok in depths of 4.0 - 6.0 metres. There no facilities on the buoys although refuse is collected. Charges on the mooring lines (November 2012) are Euros 2.2 per metre including water, electricity, toilets and showers and on the buoys Euros 1.91 per metre including refuse collection. Shelter here is good in all but S winds.
Uvala Zapuntel
The bay of U. Zapuntel lies off the hamlet of the same name, in the Prolaz Zapuntel, the channel between Molat and Ist islands. The harbour at the head of the bay is protected by a dogleg breakwater with depths alongside of 3.0 - 4.0 metres, where it is possible for 2-3 yachts to lies alongside on the E side if there is space. The W side is used by ferries. Alternatively, pick up one of the mooring buoys laid in the bay in 7.0 - 8.0 metres. A charge is made. Finally, it is possible to anchor clear of the mooring buoys in 6.0 - 8.0 metres if desired (although it is possible you may still be charged). Shelter in the bay is excellent in all conditions, although a strong NE wind sends in an uncomfortable swell.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
U. Podgarbe
U. Luka
Luka Jazi
Amenities
| Facilities | |
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| Water |  U. Lucina [[Molat#U. Lucina|U. Lucina]] 44°12.670'N, 014°52.200'E Water at all berths.
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| Electricity |  U. Lucina [[Molat#U. Lucina|U. Lucina]] 44°12.670'N, 014°52.200'E Electricity at all berths.
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| Toilets | ? |
| Showers | ? |
| Laundry | N/A (Not Available) |
| Garbage | ? |
| Supplies | |
| Fuel | N/A |
| Bottled gas | N/A |
| Chandlers | None |
| Services | |
| Repairs | N/A |
| Internet | Internet café in Molat Town |
| Mobile connectivity | Is there mobile telephone signal such as G4, G3, GPRS on the island? How strong is the signal? Are there any blind spots? |
| Vehicle rentals | N/A |
Provisioning
U. Lucina [[Molat#U. Lucina|U. Lucina]] 44°12.670'N, 014°52.200'E Grocery stores
Villages [[Molat#Villages|Villages]] Grocery stores
Eating out
- Villages
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[[Molat# | ]] Restaurants
- [[Molat# | ]] 44°12.670'N, 014°52.200'E Café
Transportation
- Ferries to Zadar on mainland and adjacent islands.
Tourism
History
Give a short history of the island.
Places to Visit
Molat is unspoiled and peaceful and an excellent spot for walking, which will be enough for most visitors. Although the villages are not unattractive, there is little of real historic interest (if one discounts the fact that King Edward VIII of England visited here in 1939 with Wallis Simpson).
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
- Molat at the Wikipedia
- List of all Croatian marinas
- Croatian National Tourist Board
- Find Croatia travel guide
References
See Croatia.
Comments
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Date of member's last visit to Molat and this page's details validated:
- July 2015 --Athene of Lymington
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