NORTHERN ADRIATIC ISLANDS

ISLAND OF LOSINJ

NEREZINE (44° 40'N; 14° 24'E), village (pop. 397 in 1991) and small harbour some 2 M south of the Osor Straits on the CresLosinj road.

Approach: Landmarks: the belfry of the monastery N of the harbour and the red column with a red light on the head of the S breakwater.

Mooring: Yachts drawing up to 2.5m can moor on the inner side of the S breakwater and along the piers.

Facilities: Post office, medical service, hotel and other facilities in the village.

Water from a hydrant, provisions in local shops. Crane (1.5 t) and slipway for smaller vessels; the boatyard carries repairs of wooden vessels and engines.

Sights: Franciscan monastery (150915, cloister) with church (1510), the Draza family defense tower (16 C), Sv Marija Magdalena church (13 C). Mt. Televrina (588 m, the highest peak on the island, panoramic view).

PRIVLAKA (44° 33'N; 14° 27,5'E), passage (length 70 m, width 8 m, depth 2 m) NE of the harbour and marina in Mali Losinj; it links the bay of Mali Losinj harbour and Losinjski kanal (Channel of Losinj). The bridge opens every day at 9 am and at 6 pm; it is toll-free. Vertical clearance 2 m.

With strong winds, the current in the passage can attain a rate of up to 3 knots.