Otocic Badija Korcula

Otocic Badija Korcula

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Localisation

Characteristics

Island / Atoll

Description

Badija is one of the largest island in the Korcula archipelago.
It is situated on the east side of Korcula Old Town , about twenty minutes boat ride from Korcula's harbour. It cover the area one square km and is covered by dense maquis pine and cypress trees.

Badija was first mentioned in writing in 14th century by the priest Vlaho Ivanovic from Korcula, who lived here as a monk. The present Franciscan monastery and the church date from the 14th century. A stone monuments found on Badija are proofs that Romans were on the island too.

Badija became a center for sports and tourism.

2011/05/14
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Jojo
Otocic Badija Korcula
Otocic Badija
2011-05-14
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Jojo
Badija est l'une des plus grande île de l'archipel de Korcula. Elle est située sur le côté E de la vieille ville de Korcula, à une vingtaine de minutes en bateau du port de Korcula.
Elle a une surface de un kilomètre carré et est couverte de pins maquis dense et de cyprès. Badija a été mentionnée en premier lieu par écrit au 14ème siècle par le prêtre Vlaho de Korcula Ivanovic, qui a vécu ici comme un moine. Le monastère franciscain et l'église date du 14e siècle. Un monument en pierre trouvés sur Badija est la preuve que les Romains étaient sur ​​l'île aussi.
Badija est devenue un centre de sport et de tourisme.
2011/05/14
Update
Jojo
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Otoci Skoji Korcula

1nm
125°
Skoji is a group of islands in Korcula Archipelago, located in Peljesac Channel in Croatia. There are all together 19 small islands that form this archipelago. Their names are : Badija, Kamenjak, Gojak, Planjak, Vrnik, Majsan, Majsanic, Gubavac, Knezic, Bisace, Sutvara, Stupe, Baretica, ...
15 May 11
Jojo

Luka Badija

0.3nm
153°
The mooring and dock are Badija S of the island.
We can not approach the E by the passage between the islands and Badija Planjak. This shallow, rocky passage is blocked by tags.
The safest approach and easiest way is via the N, the channel between Badija and Korcula. Is the ...
14 May 11
Jojo

Otok Vrnik Korcula

1.2nm
159°
The small inhabited island of Korcula Vrnik is separated by a channel about 0.1 nm wide by 5 m deep.
A hamlet northwest of the island has a small jetty where you can dock by 8 m.
Good shelter except the SE.
No service.
Approaching from the NW Jezevica kanal, attention ...
16 May 11
Jojo

ACI Korcula marina

1nm
277°
ACI marina is in the Eastern part of Korkula, in front of the old Korkul.
When approaching from Hvar, through the Pelješki Channel the red lighthouse can be used as a way point. The marina comes in sight after rounding that lighthouse and the whole peninsula, which can be identified ...
12 May 11
Jojo

Uvala Rascisce (Porto Bufalo) Korcula

1.6nm
179°
The bay is lined with houses located in SW O. Vrnik, O. Korcula.
Careful not to anchor near the entrance (cable).
We anchored SW of the entrance between 5 and 3 / 4 m deep.
16 May 11
Jojo