St. Ivan Na Pucini Island, Croatia
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Sv. Ivan lighthouse, built in 1853, is located on the most distant islet of
the small archipelago in front of Rovinj. This islet is actually a 70 x 50 metre
rock with a relatively easily accessible shore and shallow waters, which makes
Sv. Ivan an ideal destination for families with children that would like to
enjoy a Robinson Crusoe type of holiday.
Accomodations The 23 metre high lighthouse tower
offers fabulous views, with two four-bed apartments in the lighthouse
building. The islet has a berth where smaller boats can be pulled out
with the help of a hoist. Due to splendid underwater sites and numerous
species of fish, this destination is very popular for those looking to
get away from the everyday rut, as well as for those that like to go
fishing and diving.
Beaches Rock slabs on St. Ivan are ideal for suntanning.
There are two beaches with shallow waters on opposite sides of the islet. We
advise swimmers to be cautious and not to swim far away from the coast due to
changing currents and bottle-nosed dolphins (a protected species).
Underwaters Depths of the sea that surrounds St. Ivan vary
from ten metres to forty metres. The seabed is rocky and rich in flora and
species of fish. St. Ivan is perfectly suited for underwater and sports fishing.
Transfer Transfer from Rovinj port is charged an extra 100
EUROS per apartment. We recommend transfers early in the morning (departure time
before 9 am). The trip to the lighthouse on Captain Bogdan Mokoric's boat takes
30 to 45 minutes, depending on weather conditions. Disembarking on the islet in
the afternoon is difficult due to strong western winds.
Provisions All provisions can be purchased in Rovinj prior
to the transfer, provided you arrive in Rovinj early in the morning. If you need
provisions during your stay on St. Ivan, it can be arranged with the lighthouse
keeper. If you would like to go shopping for provisions on your own, it can also
be arranged with the lighthouse keeper at extra charge.
Interesting to know Legend has it that a Venetian doge was
navigating in the direction of Rovinj in unfavourable weather conditions. His
crew spotted the dangerous cliffs of Sv. Ivan on time and changed their
navigation route. The doge vowed to St. Ivan (St. John) that he would light him
a candle as high as a cathedral tower if he made it safe and sound to Rovinj.
After having arrived safely to Rovinj, the doge forgot about his vow. Since he
was in a hurry to get back to Venice, he did not even light a little candle for
St. Ivan. He remembered that he had not kept his promise several months later
when he found himself in the middle of a tempest in the same area. His ship was
thrown into the cliffs of St. Ivan and the whole crew, along with the doge,
disappeared in the stormy sea.
Price: From €134 EUR per week
Size: 1 Acres
Location: 30 minutes by boat from Rovinj, Croatia
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