Our detailed guide to European destinations.
Slovenia only has 20 miles of coastline. On it are three marinas with good facilities.
EU member?
No.
Visas?
Not needed by EU citizens.
Ship’s papers
Ship’s registration papers.
Proof of insurance.
Ship’s radio licence.
Crew papers
Passports.
Report to Customs?
Yes, must enter at a port of entry, and go straight to Customs. Main port of entry is Koper.
Other formalities
You will need to buy a boating permit (not expensive).
Diesel
At all marinas.
Water
At all marinas.
Shore power 220V AC
At all marinas.
LPG
Not known.
Camping Gaz
Not available.
Berthing fees
Expensive, due to proximity to Italy.
Currency
Slovene Tolar (100 stotin). Take supplies of cash in US dollars, Deutshmarks or Italian lire. Marinas likely to charge in DM.
Credit cards
Accepted in some places. Very few cashpoints, but can use to get cash at banks.
Eurocheques
Can change in bank. Accepted in some shops and restaurants.
Travellers cheques
Take in sterling. Can be changed at banks.
Emergencies VHF
Call on Ch 16. Port authorities coordinate rescue.
Emergencies phone
Police 92
Ambulance 94
Road emergencies 987
Pets?
Can be landed if have certificate of health from a vet.
Dialling code to UK
0044 then the number, omitting the first 0.
Telephone boxes
Most phone boxes have international dialling. Use phonecards, bought at post offices and petrol stations. You can also phone from post offices.
Weather forecasts
No VHF or broadcast services known at time of writing. See Italy and Croatia.
Trailing
The RYA says insurance companies may be unwilling to provide green cards for Slovenia, as they may not be up-to-date with recent developments, but if pressed most will do so. Many Germans and Austrians trail boats to the coasts of Slovenia and Croatia.
British Embassy
4th Floor, Trg Republike 3, 1000 Ljubljana. Tel: 00386 1200 3910. Visit www.britishembassy.si or e-mail info@britishembassy.si
Tourist office in UK
Slovenian Tourist Board, 49 Conduit St, London W1R 9FB. Tel: 020 7287 7133. Visit www.slovenia-tourism.si or e-mail info@slovenia-tourism.si
Charts and books
Admiralty charts. Italian charts show more detail. Excellent Croatian Hydrographic Office charts. May be available in chandlers.
Adriatic Pilot. T and D Thompson. Imray.
Imray Mediterranean Almanac.
www.ybw-books.com
Language
Slovene. Italian widely spoken.
September 2001
