Full Description & Details
Batalaza is a small port facility on the northeast side of Ugljan island in Croatia's Zadar County. The port features a modest harbour with wavebreakers, though depths behind these structures are less than 1 metre, limiting access for most visiting vessels. All 20 moorings within the harbour are reserved exclusively for residential users.
Visiting sailors can anchor in front of the port in depths ranging from 2 to 8 metres. The bottom composition varies significantly: sandy holding in the middle section where the anchor holds well, transitioning to rocky substrate closer to shore. The port offers protection only from westerly and southerly winds, leaving it exposed to other directions.
Facilities at Batalaza itself are minimal, consisting of a small bar within the harbour area. The nearest shop and inn are located in Ugljan village, approximately 1 kilometre away. The port operates year-round without seasonal closures.
Due to the restricted berthing policy and shallow depths within the harbour, Batalaza functions primarily as an anchorage option for transient vessels rather than a full-service marina. Sailors should plan accordingly for limited on-site amenities and prepare to dinghy ashore or walk to Ugljan village for provisions and dining options beyond the harbour bar.
How to get there
Batalaza is located on the northeast coast of Ugljan island at coordinates 44° 08' N, 15° 05' E. The approach is straightforward for vessels planning to anchor in front of the port, though no specific navigational hazards or VHF procedures are documented in available sources.
Visitors arriving by land will find Batalaza approximately 1 kilometre from Ugljan village, where shops and additional dining options are available. The island of Ugljan is accessible via ferry services connecting to the mainland near Zadar. No specific customs or formalities procedures are documented for this small port facility.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many berths are available at Batalaza?
Batalaza has 20 berths, but all moorings are reserved for residential users only.
What is the depth at Batalaza harbour?
Depths behind the wavebreakers at Batalaza are less than 1 metre. Anchoring in front of the port offers depths between 2 and 8 metres.
Can visiting yachts stay overnight at Batalaza?
Overnight stays at Batalaza are restricted as all berths are reserved for residential users. Visiting vessels must anchor outside the harbour.
What protection does Batalaza offer from wind?
Batalaza offers protection only from westerly and southerly winds, leaving it exposed to winds from other directions.
What facilities are available at Batalaza?
Batalaza has a small bar in the harbour. The nearest shop and inn are in Ugljan village, 1 kilometre away.
Is Batalaza open year-round?
Yes, Batalaza operates year-round from January 1st to December 31st without seasonal closures.
What is the holding like when anchoring at Batalaza?
The anchor holds well in the sandy bottom in the middle section. Closer to shore the bottom becomes rocky with poorer holding.
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