Marina Punat, marina in Punat, Croatia
Marina Punat occupies Puntarska draga, a bay on the island of Krk naturally shielded from wind, and holds about 800 berths in the water plus some 400 places on land. Boats up to 10 m are kept in the dry marina Brodica. The marina began in 1964 with 10 berths on a single wooden pier.
Marina Punat is the oldest marina on the eastern Adriatic coast and was established in 1964. It has grown over the decades into one of Croatia's key port facilities and has received multiple awards for its quality and safety standards.
The marina grew out of Punat's wooden shipbuilding tradition; the Brodogradilište Punat yard has operated since 1922. Since 1984 the bay has hosted the annual Croatia Cup international sailing regatta, which draws crews and spectators to Punat each year.
The marina lies in a bay naturally shielded from wind, with services available year-round. The island of Krk is connected to the mainland by a bridge linked directly to a highway, and the nearest airport with service to Eastern Europe is about half an hour away by car.
Marina Punat has flown the Blue Flag since 1998, a certification for clean water and environmental practices. Every year in May, residents and volunteers gather to clean the seabed and beaches of the bay, collecting trash to protect the marine environment.
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