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decoration, is to be found in front of the Juna
Tavern. This is located in a house where olives
were once pressed, and the stone press is still in
existence. The hosts also keep the traditional
vessels inwhich food was whilomprepared.
St Mary's is not a visible enough mark to serve as
a guide when you are sailing into Valun. It's best
to head the prow a few degrees to the east of the
little jetty that sticks out into the sea and ends
with scattered stone material. At right angles to
this little pier, to the east, is a wider jetty. Sailors
can tie up to the outer side of it, for the little
harbour guarded by this pier is most usually
filled with the vessels of the local people. The sea
is deepest at the eastern end. It is best to tie up
from the bows, throwing the anchor out at the
stern. If there is not enough room at the main
pier, it is possible to drop anchor in Dovica Bay.
An iron buoy is anchored there, and you have to
watch out for it if you come in at night. Valun has
no lighthouse. Water and electricity are to be had
on the pier.
If there is a strong bora, it is better not to stay in
Valun, rather seek shelter in Cres Town Bay.
Irrespective of whether we continue our cruise
from Valun or from Cres, we will point our prow
towards Pernat Point. On this point there are
several nice bays. It would be a shame not to take
a swim in this very clear sea, and dropping
anchor is simplicity itself as long as there is no
wind to speak of.
Just two miles to the south we will come upon a
most interesting complex of points and bays and
their appertaining beaches. Zaglav Point and
Mira ine Point give shape to three bays. Though
Zaglav Bay is fairly safe even during a strong
bora, the same wind will create a powerful spiral
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