Božava (Božava) Opčina Sali - Dugi - Croatia Town Pier in Božava, Zadar County

Božava is a town pier in Božava, Dugi Otok, Croatia, located at coordinates 44.13985100°N, 14.90684900°E. VHF Channel 17. Situated on NE coast of Dugi Otok, 10 miles W of mainland and 2 miles S of Zverinac island. Dugi Otok is part of Zadar Archipelago, close to Kornati National Park and Telašćica Nature Park - an interesting sailing destination. Capacity: 40 berths for boats up to 15m length, maximum draft 2.5m. Mooring Options and Depths: Good shelter in most weather conditions and from all winds, EXCEPT strong S and SE winds. Breakwater inner side: water, electricity and laid moorings for around 8 yachts. Depth immediately by breakwater: 1-2m, further from breakwater: 2-9m. N side quay: 12-15 moorings with water and electricity. Depth here shallower (around 2m or less) - only small draft yachts. Bigger draft yachts: short quay outside harbour on N side of inlet (just outside breakwater), depth 1.5-3.5m. Alternative: hotel mooring SW part of harbour, 3m depth. Contact: +385 23 311 278, +385 23 377 021. Nearby services: Electricity, market, VHF, restaurant, shower, water. Village Facilities: Small village includes ambulance, post office, police station, small market, supermarket, shop, bakery, hotel, few restaurants. Seasonal border crossing. Nearest fuel: Zaglav on Dugi Otok (16 nm) or Preko on Ugljan island (16 nm). Nearest hospital and airport: Zadar. Tip: Multiple mooring options for various drafts - breakwater (1-9m), N quay (≤2m), outside quay (1.5-3.5m), hotel (3m). Avoid during strong S/SE winds. Excellent base for exploring Kornati NP and Telašćica Nature Park. Fuel 16nm away - plan accordingly. Comprehensive village services despite small size.