03/03/09
One of the best-kept cruising secrets is found in the middle of the Dalmatian coastline, with its beautiful crystal clear waters and stunning backdrop of mountains. The ‘jewel in the crown’ of these islands would be the Island of Ugljan, which is a short hop from the port of Zadar. Right in the middle of the Island of Ugljan is Marina Preko, which provides a modern marina with all facilities, at the centre of a traditional Croatian village lifestyle.
The marina provides easy access to further sheltered water anchorages and is a great base for ‘hopping’ through the hundreds of islands, which form the ‘Kornati National Park’.
There are bars and restaurants surrounding the marina, and a modern shower block, launderette and bank for changing currency on site within the marina. Close by, there is a supermarket and grocery stores, along with a regular local market, offering fresh produce.
A regular ferry provides a 20 minute service to the main port of Zadar, from where it is easy to reach the international airport, where private jets and helicopters can also be landed by prior arrangement.
Latitude and Longitude of the breakwater into Marina Preko:
LATITUDE: 44° 04.9N
LONGITUDE: 15° 11.6E
Charts:
- British Admiralty 2711
- British Admiralty 515
- MK 13
Breakwater port hand lighthouse harbour entrance:
CBI ; 3 seconds, 7 metres, 3 minutes
Note: Lungo mare from the ferry dock to the marina has yellow lights along the coastline.
Marina Address:
Marina Preko, Preko b.b. CRO– 23 273 Preko
Island of Ugljanu - Zadar, Croatia
Tel: +385 23 286 040 Fax: +385 23 286 041
Mail: info@marinapreko.com
Web: www.marinapreko.com