Ugljan

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General

The island of Ugljan (52 km2 and 75 km of irregular coastline) lies just opposite to Zadar, divided only by several nautical miles of the Zadar Channel. It is covered by evergreen pine forests, macchia, fig trees,vineyards and olive groves. It has been tied to the sea, sailing and fishing for years,while its 2,000 years of experience in olive- growing has left hundreds of thousands of olive trees. Oils of exceptional quality and fine aromas are produced from these olives. Those who love Mediterranean landscapes will relish its unforgettable panoramas; one of the most impressive can be seen from the Venetian fortress of St. Michael (13th century ).Artifacts from the Roman era, early medieval Croatian chapels, monasteries, island stone architecture and numerous villas testify to the early human habitation of this island. Over 2,500 hours of sunshine annually, stone and sandy beaches, a clean and crystal-clear sea, various possibilities for accommodation, original cuisine and good ferry-line connections with Zadar and Biograd are only a few reasons to visit and stay on this island.

Approaches

PREKO

(44° 06'N; 15° 02'E), village and small harbour on the E coast of Ugljan, opposite Zadar. Approach: The landmarks include the wooded islet of Galovac with the monastery, the red column (red light) on the head of the breakwater and the white tower (green light) on the ferry pier. The harbour consists of a northern and a southern part. A hightension cable spans the passage between Galovac and Ugljan (10 m).

KALI

(44° 04'N; 15° 12'E), small town and fishing harbour on the NE coast of Ugljan. Approach: Landmarks: the red column (red light) on the head of the E breakwater, the belfry in the village and the islet of Osljak (white light) NE of the harbour.

KUKLJICA

(44° 02'N; 15° 15'E), village and small harbour in the cove of the same name in the southeasternmost part of Ugljan. Approach: Landmarks: the apartment settlement at the entrance to the harbour, the round green tower with a column and gallery (green light) on the head of the N breakwater, the islet of Misnjak (some 0.8M southeast of the cove) and the church in the village.

UGLJAN

(44° 08'N; 15° 07'E), village and small harbour on the NE coast of the island. Approach: Landmarks: the red column on the head of the breakwater and the monastery on the N entrance point. Care should be taken of the rocky shoals (1 m) NW off the entrance.

SUTOMISCICA

(44° 06'N; 15° 10'E), village and small harbour in the cove of the same name on the NE coast of Ugljan. Approach: Landmarks: the red column (red light) on Sv Grgur point and the belfry in the village.

Weather

The climate is Mediterranean with dry summers and mildly winters. Average temperature is above 15°C,average temperature of the warmest months of July is 24°C, maximum daily is 36°C, and the coldest January is 7°C. Number of days with temperatures below 0°C is very low, and high temperatures are around 16 days per year. Average temperature of the coldest month is not lower than -3°C. There are no constant periods of low of high temperature, and also there are no long periods of dry or rain . Insulation is around 2500 hours per year, and in July sun shines between 10 and 12 hours per day..

Marinas and Anchorages

UGLJAN

(44° 08'N; 15° 07'E), small harbour on the NE coast of the island. Mooring: The harbour is protected from the sirocco but is open to the bora. Smaller yachts can moor along the inner end of the breakwater or moor (four-point moor) near the root of the breakwater (depth 0.51 m). The depth in the inner harbour (SW part) is about 1 m. The anchorage some 0.5M southeast of the light (depth 610 m) is safe only in the sirocco but should not be considered in the bora.

Facilities

• Post office;
• medical service;
• hotel;
• restaurant and shops;
• Provisions in local shops.

PREKO

(44° 06'N; 15° 02'E) A small harbour on the E coast of Ugljan, opposite Zadar. Mooring: The S part of the harbour is exposed to the bora; the N (inner) part is protected from all winds. Yachts drawing up to 1.2m moor along the breakwater in the S part of the harbour and on the outer, S pier in the N part of the harbour. The ferry uses the pier 300 m SE off the village. The anchorage (depth 510 m), situated off the village N of Galovac, is exposed to the bora.

Facilities

• Harbour master's branch office,
• post office,
• medical service and chemist's,
• Provisions from local shops, mains water supply;
• fuel at the pump on the pier, some 50m from the ferry pier.

Kali

(44° 04'N; 15° 12'E), a fishing harbour on the NE coast of Ugljan. Mooring: The harbour is exposed to N winds, which causes a sea in it. Yachts drawing up to 3.5m can moor on the inner end of the masonry breakwaters and in the inner harbour (depth 0.52 m); the inner harbour is mostly occupied by fishing boats.

Facilities

• Post office and medical service;
• Provisions and water available.
• Minor repairs to marine engines can be undertaken at the local workshop.
• Hauling-out facility.
• Zadar repair shipyard in Lamjana Vela bay.

Each year on August 10 a fishermen's festivity (Kaljska ribarska noc) is held here with a fishing boat regatta and other competitions.

KUKLJICA

(44° 02'N; 15° 15') A small harbour in the cove of the same name in the southeasternmost part of Ugljan. Mooring: The cove is sheltered from the bora and northerlies and the harbour from all winds. Yachts can moor along the breakwater or, using the four-point moor, along the quay. There are several small jetties in the W part of the cove. In the middle of the cove the depth is between 1.5 and 6 m. A good anchorage is in the middle of the harbour (depth 56 m).

Facilities

• Post office and medical service.
• Provisions and water available;
• fuel at the petrol station in Preko.

A boatyard for wooden craft with a slipway for medium-sized vessels.

On August 5 each year there is a traditional religious ceremony of carrying Our Lady of the Snow from the chapel (Mali Zdrelac) to Kukljica; more than 100 vessels take part in it.

SUTOMISCICA

(44° 06'N; 15° 10'E), A small harbour in the cove of the same name on the NE coast of Ugljan. Mooring: The cove is exposed to the tramontana and protected from all other winds and seas. There are several small moles (depth up to 2 m). Smaller yachts can moor in the middle of the cove (depths 812 m). During the bora it is advisable to anchor off the NE coast. There is an underwater cable 370m off the coast E of Lukoran light extending to Ostri rat point.

Facilities

• Provisions and water in local shops.