Full Description & Details
Strzna is a concessioned anchorage in a bay on the eastern side of Dugi Otok, positioned just 0.3 nautical miles south of the ferry port of Brbinj. The bay is surrounded by pine and offers views towards Telascica's cliffs and salt lake from the beach. During the operating season from 15 April to 30 October, 20 mooring buoys are installed with stern lines already attached to the buoys for securing to shore.
The bay provides good protection from bura (northeast wind) and tramontana (north wind). Water depths vary significantly across the anchorage, from 1 metre at the southwest end to 20 metres at the northeast. The seabed consists of concrete blocks holding the mooring buoys, with sandy patches suitable for swimming. Mooring for overnight stays is charged, with recent pricing reported at 5 euros per metre. A July 2025 comment notes that some buoys are in poor condition, with shore lines tangled or broken.
No facilities are available within the bay itself. The nearest restaurant and services are located in Brbinj, accessible by dinghy. Fuel is 11 nautical miles away at Zaglav. A dinghy can be landed on the beach for swimming and short walks through the pine.
In forecasted storm conditions, skippers are advised to relocate to nearby anchorage Bok or port Brbinj. The mooring arrangement results in beam seas during tramontana and bura conditions, causing significant rolling. The bay is less suitable than neighbouring options when strong northerly winds are expected.
How to get there
Strzna lies 0.3 nautical miles south of port Brbinj on the eastern side of Dugi Otok. The bay is accessible from the northeast, with depths ranging from 1 metre in the southwest to 20 metres in the northeast. Skippers should exercise caution when manoeuvring to avoid catching stern lines in the propeller or around the keel.
The nearest fuel is 11 nautical miles away at Zaglav. A dinghy landing on the beach provides shore access, and the nearest restaurant is in Brbinj, reachable by dinghy to the north.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many mooring buoys are available at Strzna anchorage?
Strzna has 20 mooring buoys with stern lines attached during the operating season.
What is the depth range at Strzna, Dugi Otok?
Water depths at Strzna range from 1 metre in the southwest to 20 metres in the northeast.
Is overnight mooring allowed at Strzna anchorage?
Yes, overnight mooring is permitted at Strzna and is charged according to a pricelist, with recent reports indicating approximately 5 euros per metre.
What protection does Strzna anchorage offer from wind?
Strzna is well protected from bura (northeast wind) and tramontana (north wind), but beam seas can cause rolling in these conditions due to the mooring arrangement.
What is the operating season for Strzna, Dugi Otok?
Strzna operates from 15 April to 30 October.
Are there facilities available at Strzna anchorage?
No facilities are available at Strzna itself. The nearest restaurant is in Brbinj, 0.3 nautical miles north, accessible by dinghy.
What precautions should be taken when mooring at Strzna?
Skippers should be careful not to catch the stern line in the propeller or around the keel when manoeuvring. A July 2025 comment also notes that some buoys and shore lines are in poor condition.
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