Istria · Istarska
Veliki Brijun
The largest island of Brijuni National Park, off Fažana: Roman villas, a safari park and one of the most strictly regulated boating areas on the Adriatic.
- Area (km²)
- 5.7
- Population
- uninhabited
- Highest peak (m)
- 55
Veliki Brijun is the centre of an archipelago of fourteen islands and islets off the west coast of Istria. The island is known for the remains of a Roman villa in Verige bay, a Byzantine castrum and parkland where deer and peacocks roam freely.
The whole sea area is a national park, so navigation is allowed only to enter Veliki Brijun harbour or to anchor in the marked zone in front of it. Most boaters therefore leave their boat in Fažana or Pula and go to the island on the park boat.
For boaters
Veliki Brijun harbour (by prior notice and for a fee) or the marked anchorage off the harbour. The nearest marinas are in Pula and Pomer, and the park boat leaves from Fažana.
Marinas and harbours
Marina-Brioni
Fuel
Our list has no boat fuel station on the island.
Bays on the island
- Draga
- Luka Brijuni
- Ribnjak
- Uvala Borova
- Uvala Dobrika
- Uvala Draga
- Uvala Dražica
- Uvala Gospa
- Uvala Javorika
- Uvala Jezero
- Uvala Kosir
- Uvala Kozlac
- Uvala Rankun
- Uvala Slana
- Uvala Soline
- Uvala Trstike
- Uvala Verige
- Uvala Vranjak
- Uvala Vrbanj
- Luka Brijuni (sidrište ispred luke Veliki Brijun)
Data source: OpenStreetMap (ODbL). The data may be incomplete, so check directly on site before you arrive.
Trips to the island
Croatian islands
Neighbouring islands
- Mali Brijun1.1 km²
Safety
Emergency at sea
Croatia's national maritime search and rescue coordination centre (MRCC Rijeka) is on watch 24 hours a day. Save the number before you set off.
- 195Maritime search and rescue
- VHF 16Distress and safety calls
- 112Single emergency number
Before you call, have ready the boat's position (coordinates or the nearest headland, island or bay), the number of people on board and a description of the problem. A call to 112 is put through to the maritime rescue centre.
Get out on the water yourself
Find a boat directly from its owner and arrange the rental with no commission.
The information is for guidance only and does not replace official nautical charts, pilot books or forecasts. Check the current conditions and regulations before you set off.