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Welcome at MARINA SPINUT - Split
Our charter base in Marina SPINUT, on the
northen site of beautiful Marjan peninsula is well
protected from any wind. It is a club marina well equipped
with all modern facilities. Marina SPINUT ( 43deg 31,0 N;
16deg 25,2 E ) is situated nearby centre of historical town
Split, and just 24 km far from
Split
airport. You can reach marina directly from airport by Taxi
or Bus. Local Bus station is 100 meters from Split airport
building enterance, on the SW end of the Parking place. Bus
line TROGIR-SPLIT passing every 20 minutes and lead you to
the Split Central station for local bus lines. From there
you are on 15 minutes walk distance to Marina SPINUT, but
from there you can take a TAXI as well. Bus ticket price is
20kuna (about 3 EUR). From Marina SPINUT you are on 15
minutes walk distance from Palace of the Roman Emperor
Diocletian built on year 299. in the centre of town Split. Inside Marina SPINUT
there are two restaurants and Cafe bar, but even many more
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Zlatni Rat - Golden Cape, Bol on island BRAC |
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CROATIA
– GENERAL INFORMATION
Geographical position:
Croatia
stretches from the easternmost edges of the
Alps
in the northwest to the Pannonian Plain and the banks of the
river
Danube
in the east, its central part is covered by the Dinara mountain range,
while its southern part reaches the coast of the
Adriatic
Sea.
Population:
4,437,460
Capital:
Zagreb
(population 779,145) - economic, traffic, cultural, and academic center
of the country.
Area:
The
mainland part covers an area of 56,542 km2, and the surface area of the
territorial sea is 31,067 km2.
Coastline:
5,835 km;
of which 4,058 km accounts for islands, rocks and reefs. The Croatian
coastline with its 1244 islands, rocks and reefs ranks among the most
indented coastlines. It has 50 inhabited islands. The largest ones are
Krk and Cres and Brac.
Lighthouses, coastal and harbor lights:
a total
of 600.
Coastal radio stations:
Rijeka
Radio, Split Radio, Dubrovnik Radio.
Along the coast
there are
more than 350 natural harbors and marinas suitable for sailing boats and
motor boats.
The
Adriatic Sea
represents the most deeply protruding arm of the
Mediterranean
connected to it by the
Strait of
Otranto.
The
Adriatic
Sea
spreads in the direction southeast-northwest in a length of 870 km, with
an average width of 160 km.
The territory
of the
Republic
of
Croatia
comprises 48% of the coastal belt and 97% of coastline around the
islands of the
Adriatic
Sea.
The Mediterranean tidal wave
lasts 12
hours, enters the
Adriatic
through the
Strait of
Otranto,
spreads north and circulates along the eastern and western coast. The
height of the tidal wave is 25 cm at the
Strait of
Otranto
to 80 cm in the far north.
Climate:
Croatia
has two climate zones; in the hinterland it is mainly a moderate
continental one, partly even mountainous, while the area along the coast
enjoys the mild Mediterranean climate with many sunny days, dry and hot
summers, mild and rainy winters. The average temperature along the coast
is: January 6-11 degC; August 21-27 degC. The sea temperature in winter
is 12 degC, and around 25 degC in summer.
Main winds in the
Adriatic:
•
maestral
(northwesterly) •
bora
(northeasterly) •
jugo
(southeasterly)
ARRIVING BY LAND
Travel documents:
Passport
or some other identification document recognized by international
agreement proving the identity and citizenship of its holder.
Information:
Croatian
embassies and consulates abroad or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of
the
Republic
of
Croatia
(Tel.: 01 459 8018); e-mail:stranci@mvp.hr; www.mvp.h. Drivers are
recommended to have the international “Green Card” issued by the
insurance company.
Customs
regulations:
• The
customs regulations of the
Republic
of
Croatia
are harmonized with the standards of EU member states. • The limit for
the export of local currency is 15,000.00 kn. • Valuable professional
and technical equipment must be declared on entering the country. •
People traveling with pets (dogs and cats) must have an International
Certficate issued by an official veterinarian demonstrating that rabies
vaccinations are up to date- given at least 15 days earlier, but not
more than 6 months earlier. • Foreign citizens who spend more than 500
kuna are entitled to a VAT refund by handing to the customs authorities
on departure from
Croatia
the filled in and stamped appropriate form “Tax cheque”.Information:
Customs authority of the
Republic
of
Croatia
(Tel: 01 6102 333); www.carina.hr
NATIONAL PARKS AND
NATURE
PARKS
IN THE ADRIATIC OR ALONG THE COAST
BRIJUNI
National
Park
consists of fourteen islands and islets covering an area of 736
hectares. They are situated along the southwestern coast of the
Istrian
Peninsula,
separated from the mainland by the Fažana Channel. Apart from summer
activities, the Veliki Brijun beach provides amenities such as tennis,
golf, archery, bicycle and electric car riding as well as a ride in
Tito’s Cadillac from 1953. The main destination for boaters is the
harbor
of
Veliki
Brijun
with about ten daily berths providing power and water points. Upon
arrival, boaters should report at the reception desk of one of the
hotels in the harbor. Entering, as well as anchoring in the NP is
permitted only in the main harbor of Veliki Brijun, whereas this is
forbidden in other parts of the park.
web-site: www.np-brijuni.hr
TELASCICA
Nature
park situated in the southeastern part of Dugi otok. Boaters may enter
the park along
Cape
Cuška
(from the central channel) and from both sides of Gornja Aba island.
From the southwestern side (from the open sea) along
Cape
Vidilica, and along Cape Punta Kadena on Katina island. During the
afternoon hours park inspectors check the anchorages by boats,
inspecting the park waters, issuing entrance tickets, and also
collecting waste from anchored vessels. There are mooring buoys in the
following coves: Sergovica (by the passage Mala Proversa), Mir,
Tripuljak, Raknic, Kruševica and Kucimul. There is no extra charge for
anchoring. Special permits are required for diving and .shing, which may
be obtained from the inspector or inspector’s office at Mir Cove. web
site: www.telascica.hr
KORNATI
National
Park
comprises altogether 89 islands, islets and reefs, and lies in the
central part of the
Adriatic.
Official entrances to the
Kornati
National
Park
sea
waters are Opat and Proversa. Each visitor should have a valid entrance
ticket for each day’s stay in
 the
park. Tickets may be obtained from the office - Javna ustanova NP
“Kornati” in Murter, in marinas, charter companies and tourist agencies
indicating ticket sale for
Kornati
National
Park,
and at reception-boats in the Park or at reception-boats in the Park or
at the receptions of the National Park area: R.Žakan islet, Vela
Panitula islet and Vruje Cove on Kornat island. The underwater world and
islets in the area of the following islands are under special
protection: • Purara, Klint and Volic reefs, as well as the marine belt
at a distance of 3 cables from their coastline, • Mrtovnjak and the
marine belt at a distance of 1 cable from its coastline and from the
national park border respectively, • Klobucar and the marine belt at
a distance of 1 cable from its coastline and from the center of the
passage between the islets of Klobuèar and Gustac respectively, •
Obrucan Mali and Veliki and marine belt at a distance of 1cable from
their coastline and up to the middle of the passage between Obruèan
Veliki islet and Levrnak island respectively. Anchoring and overnight
are permitted in the coves Stiniva, Strižnja, Statival, Lupeška,
Tomasovac-Suha punta, Sipnata, Lucica, Kravljacica, Gujak, Smokvica,
Ravni Žakan, Vrulje, Lavsa, Opat, Piškera and Anica on Levrnaka.
Special permits are required for
sports fishing. These may be obtained from the
Kornati
National
Park
office or the listed reception desks. Individual diving is permitted
only through authorized agencies. web site: www.kornati.hr
KRKA
National Park covers the greatest part of the Krka River and its
surrounding area, stretching between Skradin and Knin. You can sail to
marina Skradin from where excursions are organized by NP boats. Entrance
tickets for national park visits are available on board. You are not
allowed to enter the park waters with your own boat; diving and fishing
in the park are forbidden. web site: www.npkrka.hr
MLJET
National park situated in the northwestern part of Mljet island, which
lies on the far south of the Croatian coast, west of Dubrovnik. Each
visitor must have a valid ticket that may be purchased at the NP
entrances: Crna Klada (mainland entrance and park boundary), Pomena and
Polace (coves and harbors within the NP). Only oar-propelled boats may
enter the NP lakes. Anchoring is permitted only in the coves of Pomena
and Polace. A permit, obtained from the NP office, is required for
recreational fishing. However, fishing is not permitted in the areas of
Malo and Veliko jezero (lakes), as well as the Soline Channel. Diving is
permitted only with prior notice of the exact time and diving site, for
which a NP permit is charged. Diving is prohibited in Malo jezero. web
site: www.np-mljet.hr
OPEN
SEA VOLCANIC ISLAND
JABUKA
volcanic island, lies some 70 km northwest of Komiza on the
island
of
Vis. Due
to magnetite that can be found in the black, volcanic rocks on the
island, compasses become completely useless in the vicinity of this
island. Jabuka is a very large, steep, 97 meter high cliff in the shape
of a pyramid. Placed in deep waters, isolated from other islands and
channels, Jabuka is exposed to strong winds. Even moderate winds cause
large waves on the open sea, therefore one needs a lot of experience and
luck to dock on the island. The surrounding waters are rich in fish. Due
to the harsh climate, there are only two endemic species: black lizard
and the plant Centaurea ("zecina"). Till some 50 years ago, the island
was home to an endemic type of carnation, nowadays extinct. The island
is both a remarkable and frightening sight during nice weather in summer
but in winter, when the winds blow causing large waves, Jabuka turns
into a life-threatening adventure.
BOL on
island BRAC
The
ZLATNI RAT beach spreads to the west of Bol and is
one of the biggest and most beautiful natural beaches on the Adriatic.
Like a tongue stretching almost half a kilometre into the sea, it
grows with the drifting deposits of tiny pebbles, changing its shape
depending on the wind and the direction of the waves. Bol is a
paradise for surfers because of the favourable wind, which always
blows. There is an array of high-class hotel complexes and private
apartments along the beach and the coastal promenade.In the vicinity
of the town centre are a baroque summer house, castle, parish church
and the small square “pjaceta”.On the eastern side, a Dominican
monastery, one of the most beautiful in Europe, rises on the Glavici
peninsula.Only two hours walk from Bol are sites of exceptional value
- the Blaca desert (church and monastery from the 16th century) and
Zmajeva spilja (a cave rich in reliefs, and home to Glagolitic
priests).
The island of Brač is the highest and third largest
island in the Adriatic Sea. The island is well known for its quality
stone used to build many palaces. This is the island with the only
stone mason school in Croatia.
The island of Brač is the highest and third largest
island in the Adriatic Sea. The island is well known for its quality
stone used to build many palaces. This is the island with the only stone
mason school in Croatia.
PALAGRUZA island and lighthouse
PALAGRUZA
island is situated in the middle of the Adriatic sea, between the
Italian and Croatian coasts, 68 NM south of Split and 26 NM south of the
island of Lastovo. Lighthouse was built in 1875. This island of
exceptional beauty is Croatia's furthest island. The island itself is
1400 m long, 300 m wide and 90 m high, and is covered in Mediterranean
vegetation.
 According
to church records, Pope Alexander III was on Palagruza on Ash Wednesday,
March 9th, 1177. While traveling with his fleet of ten galleys, he was
impressed with the archipelago's beauty and decided to make a stop. He
was served dinner on a small plateau on the island of Palagruza Mala,
that has ever since been called "Papina njiva" (Pope's Field). After its
stay on Palagruza, the fleet headed for the island of Vis, then towards
Zadar and finally Venice. There is an archeological site on the island Palagruza Velika, while numerous finds
bear witness to the fact that Plagruza was the island of the Greek hero
Diomedes. The island is a nature reserve with numerous endemic species
of flora and fauna.
The surrounding waters are the Adriatic's richest fishing area.
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