VALBISKA - ISLAND OF KRK

VALBISKA (45° 01'N; 14° 30'E), cove on the NW coast of Krk Island, 3.4 M west of the harbour of Krk. The hillsides precipitate steeply into the bay.

Approach: Landmarks: the white tower with a column and gallery (green light) on Sv Mikula point, the surfaced road at the root of the cove and the red tower with a column and gallery (red light) on the head of the ferry pier.

Mooring: The cove is exposed to SW winds but is sheltered from NE and SE winds. The bora is violent and blows in gusts.

Car-ferry line: Valbiska - Merag (island of Cres).