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FUNTANA

FUNTANA (45° 11'N; 13° 36'E), cove about 3M south of Porec. On the south-eastern shore is the little village of Funtana. In the cove Frnazina holiday centre with several hotels and an autocamp.

Approach: Funtana with its church belfry on a rise above the cove is conspicuous and on the main angled pier a red post with red light.

Warning: From Porec to the entrance to the Limski kanal there are a large number of dangerous shoals and rocks. On the N side of Funtana bay is the Janjci shoal, its northern edge is marked by a black post with two red bands and topped with two black spheres. At the southern entrance, between the islet of Veli skolj and the shore is the Funtana shoal marked by a yellow and black post topped by two black cones, their points upwards. West of the pier, about 200m from the shore there are dangerous rocks and cliffs.

The safest approach is from the west, care being taken to avoid the Janjci shoal.

Mooring: The cove is exposed to W and NW winds and boats should leave as soon as any signs of the W wind are noticed. The depth is 1.52m (four-point moor recommended). There is anchorage in them middle of the cove at a depth of 68m. Landing may be made at the head of the pier of the Frnazina holiday centre (depth 24m).

Facilities: The Frnazina holiday village has post office, medical service, shops and a restaurant. Fuel at Vrsar (about 4M); also more complete supplies.