Poreč
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 Porec town quay (top) and marina (bottom) |
The picturesque and popular town of Porec lies seven miles S of the harbour of Novigrad and 12 miles N of Rovinj in Croatia. The town lies on a small peninsula at the NW end of a small bay protected from S and W by the island of St Nikola. An important trading centre in Roman times, the street plan that survives today is basically that of the Roman town planners. The Byzantines controlled the town from the 6th to 8th centuries, during which they bequeathed it one of the most stunning legacies to be found anywhere in the Mediterranean, the magnificent, World Heritage listed Basilica of St Euphrasius. Even the later Venetians, who controlled Porec from 1267 until the arrival of Napoleon’s armies at the end of the 18th century, left a more modest architectural record. The town’s numerous attractions made it an important tourist destination even under the dominion of post-war Yugoslavia and since the establishment of the independent Republic of Croatia in 1995, Porec has deservedly become of the country’s most sought-after tourist destinations. Visiting yachtsmen throng the town quay and pack Porec’s small marina to bursting point during July and August, but it is usually possible to squeeze in somewhere if not arriving too late in the day.
Charts
- British Admiralty
- BA1471
- BA204
- BA201
- Croatian charts
- 100-15
- 11
- Italian charts
- 924
- 39
- Imray Nautical Chart
- M24
Weather
See Croatia.
Passages
See Croatia.
Islands
Sveti Nikola
Communication
Add here VHF channel for the coastguard, harbor masters. etc.
Also see Cruiser's Nets
There are numerous dangers to be avoided in the approach to Porec from both N and S. Fortunately, they are marked and easily avoided by staying at least half a miole offshore until sighting the entrance to the bay of Porec. Entry can either be made through the narrow channel E of St Nikola island (but only if in settled conditions and in a yacht of moderate draft, since depths are only 3.0 metres in the channel) or, preferably, from NW between the islet of Barbaran and the breakwater extending due N from the northern tip of St Nikola island. In the approach from this direction, do not pass too close to Barbaran islet as there are rocky shoals around it and, if arriving from S, pass well outside the other little islet of Karbula to the W of the breakwater on St Nikola island, as there are extensive shoals between it and St Nikola island. Depths in the main channel here are around 11.00 metres decreasing to 5.0 - 6.0 metres in the centre of the bay.
Entrance
Poreč is a port of entry/exit for Croatia. For details see Entrance: Croatia.
Yachts arriving directly from Slovenia or Italy can check in at the customs quay, which is at the E end of the town quay.
Berthing
For berthing, a yacht visiting Porec has two options:
Town quay
The town quay lies on the N side of the bay, immediately S of the town itself. Up to 15 visiting yachts of up to 20 metres can berth here in depths of 4.0 metres. Shelter here is not as good as in the marina, and a yacht will have an uncomfortable night if there is any swell running, and especially if the winds are from S, which send a slop across the bay. However, you are right in the heart of things here and there is water and electricity on the quay, so it is a good place to be in settled weather.
Marina Porec
The small basin of Marina Porec has 120 berths for yachts up to 16 metres and draft of up to 3.0 - 4.0 metres. It also manages 30 mooring buoys in the harbour. Click on the link for details.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
- Marina Porec
- Marina Parentium - to the south
- Marina Cervar-Porat- to the north
Anchorages
There is not much space to anchor in the bay in view of the numerous moorings. In any case, anchoring is generally discouraged in most Croatian harbours and a charge is generally made when it is permitted.
Amenities
| Facilities | |
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| Water | Water on the Town quay, on the berths of Marina Porec, Marina Parentium, and Marina Parentium |
| Electricity | Electricity on the Town quay, on the berths of Marina Porec, Marina Parentium, and Marina Parentium |
| Toilets | In Marina Porec, Marina Parentium, and Marina Parentium |
| Showers | In Marina Porec, Marina Parentium, and Marina Parentium |
| Laundry | N/A (Not Available) |
| Garbage | Bins in the marinas and near the town quay |
| Supplies | |
| Fuel | Fuel dock at NE corner of the Marina Porec |
| Bottled gas | ? |
| Chandlers | N/A |
| Services | |
| Repairs | In all 3 marinas |
| Internet | N/A |
| Mobile connectivity | ? |
| Vehicle rentals | Rental outlets in the town |
Provisioning
- Supermarket in Marina Porec
- Minimarket in Marina Parentium
- Good provisions shops in the town
Eating out
- Restaurant & Bar in Marina Porec
- Restaurant & Bar in Marina Parentium
- Restaurant & Bar in Marina Cervar-Porat
- Numerous bars and restaurants in the town
Transportation
- Buses to Rijeka, Ljubljana and Zagreb
- International airports at Pula 65 kms, Trieste 85 kms and Ljubljana 120 kms.
Tourism
History
Give a short history of the port.
Places to Visit
The old town of Porec is delight to explore, with most of its cobbled streets pedestrianised. A stroll along the Roman Decumanus, the main street of the Roman town, takes one back nearly two thousand years, to when Porec was an important trading post and administrative centre. Lining the streets are some historic enetian Gothic palaces. The highlight of and visit to Porec, however, is the magnificent Basilica of St Euphrasius, a 6th century bishop of Porec, which features lovely Byzantine mosaics in its apse, restored and in superb condition. More splendid examples of Byzantine mosaics can be seen in the atrium of church.
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
- Poreč at the Wikipedia
- Poreč at the Wikivoyage
- Noonsite
- Istria Tourism website
For other useful websites, see Croatia.
References
See entry for Croatia.
Comments
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Date of member's last visit to Poreč and this page's details validated:
- August 2004--Athene of Lymington 16:28, 10 February 2011 (UTC)
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