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KOROMACNO

KOROMACNO (44° 58'N; 14° 07'E), village (pop. 269 in 1991), cove and point on the E coast of Istria, W of Crna punta point. Provides good shelter from the bora but is exposed to strong S winds and sea from SW to SE (if such winds develop, shelter should be sought in the Rasa inlet).

Approach: Landmarks: white cage on the corner of a stone house (white light) on Crna point, the chimney from the cement factory, village buildings and silos in the background, quarry in the hill behind and harbour cranes.

In approaching the masonry waterfront care should be taken to keep at least 50m starboard of the stone blocks before the main, small pier SW of entrance.

The best anchorage for yachts is 0.5M northwest of Koromacno point.

Facilities: Limited amounts of food and water. Post office and medical service.