New marina at Croatian Islands – Marina Preko

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The new marina, located at Croatian Island of Ugljan, in near vicinity of Zadar –  Marina Preko, will open in March 2008.

It will offer 87 secure berthing surrounded by modern facilities provided within the cost of the mooring fees, including laundry facilities, Wi-fi access, water, electricity and refuse disposal,  a modern shower block and marina office on site, as well as the village bars and restaurants nearby.

Shops, including a regular local fruit and vegetable market are within 50 metres of the marina. Other facilities include a bank and regular bus and ferry service.

The marina is just a short ferry ride from the mainland port of Zadar, which is just two and a half miles away by water. A frequent ferry service runs between the island and the mainland.

The nearest airport is Zadar Airport , a short taxi ride up the mainland coast, with regular connections to main European airports.

Marina Preko Info and Facilities: 

Lat: 44º 04.9N
Long: 15º 11.6E
Charts: BA 2711, 515, MK 13

Berths:
87 berths for vessels of up to 20m LOA (minimum depth 2 metres)
3 superyacht berths for vessels of up to 60m LOA (alongside)

Marina Facilities – on site and in the village of Preko:

• VHF Channel 17. Call Sign: “Marina Preko”
• Easy access 24 hours a day in all weather conditions
• Good all round shelter in berths
• Sheltered cruising waters amongst the islands of the Dalmatian coast
• Port of Entry nearby in the port of Zadar
• Overnight ferry from Ancona to Zadar
• Harbour with minimum depth of 2m
• Electricity: 220v and 50Hz
• Fresh water
• Grey and black water discharge
• Refuse disposal
• 24 hour CCTV security
• Modern shower block
• Laundry facility for bertholders
• Internet access through Wi-fi
• Fresh supplies from a regular local market
• Restaurants and bars surrounding the marina
• Medical services locally
• Beaches for swimming and watersports close to Marina Preko
• Many local festivals and traditions throughout the year
• Supermarket and shops within 50m 
• Sport fishing, angling, diving, mountain biking and trekking
• International flights to/from Zadar

More info: about Sailing in Croatia, about Islands in Croatia +  Marina Preko home page: http://www.marinapreko.com/