Full Description & Details
Konoba Piccolo is a small marina at the head of U. Lojena inlet on the south side of Vela Smokvica island, in the Kornati archipelago of Dalmatia, Croatia. The island lies half a mile southeast of the southeast tip of Kornat, and the inlet is the only berthing option on Vela Smokvica. The setting is bare rock and scrub, with marked paths climbing to viewpoints above the bay. The marina is essentially a restaurant jetty operation, with new buoys laid close to the shore, keeping the stop simple and compact.
Protection comes from the north, east and west, but the inlet is completely open to the south. Depths at the jetties run 3.0 to 4.0 metres, with laid moorings and concrete bollards for taking lines. If your boat has a larger draft, prefer the outer jetty. Anchoring is possible in 6.0 to 8.0 metres on sand and weed with good holding, taking a line ashore if you can. The bay should be evacuated if strong southerly winds are forecast, and the buoys are not recommended in bora or jugo conditions.
Facilities are minimal. The marina has a restaurant, Konoba Piccolo, considered very good by local standards but rather pricey. There is a second restaurant in the same inlet. No fuel, water, electricity, chandlery or provisioning are available. Overnight stays are permitted. The marina is classed as having no facilities beyond the restaurant and berths.
Vela Smokvica lies inside Kornati National Park, so a daily park permit is required to visit. The nearest all-year ports of entry are Zadar and Sibenik; in summer, Bozava and Sali on Dugi Otok also serve as ports of entry. The nearest marina with fuller services is ACI Marina Piskera, seven miles to the northwest. The best season is the summer cruising period, but watch the southerly exposure and the park permit requirement.
How to get there
Approach U. Lojena inlet from the south side of Vela Smokvica. The inlet is open to the south, and the marina lies at the head of the bay. Use the lighthouse on the north point of the island in Opat Straits and the light on Mrtovnjak islet, 2.2 miles southeast of the bay, plus the light marking Tabnjak Reef to the south-southeast, as references.
There is no VHF channel published for Konoba Piccolo; contact by phone at +385 22 643 688. Land access is by boat only, as the island has no road or town. The nearest mainland ports are Zadar and Sibenik, both all-year ports of entry.
Ashore, the island has two restaurants and a few seasonal cottages, but no other services. Formalities are limited to the Kornati National Park daily permit required for visiting the island.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the depth at Konoba Piccolo marina?
Depths at the jetties at Konoba Piccolo are 3.0 to 4.0 metres, with the outer jetty preferred for larger draft boats. Anchoring in the inlet is possible in 6.0 to 8.0 metres.
Can I stay overnight at Konoba Piccolo?
Yes, overnight stays are permitted at Konoba Piccolo. The marina has mooring buoys and jetties with laid moorings and concrete bollards.
Does Konoba Piccolo have fuel or other facilities?
No, Konoba Piccolo has no fuel, water, electricity, or chandlery. The only amenity is the restaurant, which is considered very good by local standards but rather pricey.
How do I contact Konoba Piccolo by VHF?
There is no published VHF channel for Konoba Piccolo. Contact the marina by phone at +385 22 643 688.
Is a permit required to visit Konoba Piccolo?
Yes, Konoba Piccolo is inside Kornati National Park, so a daily park permit is required to visit the island.
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