Grabar
marina · Cres · Istria and Kvarner
Grabar is a marina on the island of Cres, in the Istria and Kvarner cruising area.
The nearest town is Cres.
It lies in Kvarner gulf.
Cres is part of the Kvarner islands.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north, north-east (bora), east, south-east (jugo) and south wind.
Partial shelter in south-west, west and north-west wind.
Swell can come in from west to west (272°–280°).
- sheltered
- partly
- exposed
Shelter is estimated from open water and swell, not from wind strength: a strong wind can still gust over the land.
Here, shelter depends on tonight's wind. Seadromy reads the forecast and tells you before you leave.
Seabed, depth and room
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Good holding.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: moorings and harbour.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Cres: 27 restaurants, bars or cafés, 13 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Konoba Roza) 130 m away
- Supermarket (Diskont) 170 m away
- Bus (Cres) 410 m away
- Parking 200 m away
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In south-west wind: Uvala Dražica, 0.2 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Port Cres, 1 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Port Cres, 1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Uvala Dražica cove · 0.2 NM by sea
- Uvala Zakal cove · 0.3 NM by sea
- Uvala Vela Temna cove · 0.4 NM by sea
- Uvala Gavza cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Port Cres marina · 1 NM by sea
- ACI Marina Cres marina · 1.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Istria and Kvarner by wind
More places – Cres
- Draga Buc cove
- Draga Nedomisje cove
- Luka Koromačna marina
- Luka Ustrine anchorage
Questions
Is Grabar sheltered from the bora?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-east wind.
Is Grabar sheltered from the jugo?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Grabar?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Grabar?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.