L
I G H T H O U S E
Destination: Rovinj
St. John lighthouse, built in 1853. It is located on the most distant
islet of the small archipelago in front of Rovinj. This islet is
actually a 70 x 50 meter rock with a relatively easily accessible
shore and shallow waters, which makes St. John an ideal destination
for families with children that would like to spend a Robinson Crusoe
type of holiday.
A C C O M M O D A T I O N
The 23 m high lighthouse tower offers fabulous view. There are two
four-bed apartments in the lighthouse building. The islet has a
berth where smaller boats can be pulled out with a crane. Due to
splendid underwater sites and numerous species of fish, this destination
is very popular for those looking to get away from the everyday
life, as well as for those that like to go fishing and diving.
B E A C H
Rock formation on St. John is 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.
T R A N S F E R
Transfer from the port of Rovinj is charged an extra 100 EUR per
apartment. We recommend transfers early in the morning (departure
time before 9 am). The trip to the lighthouse on Mr. 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.
F & B
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 Sv. 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 an extra charge.
T H E_ S T O R Y
Legend has it that a Venetian doge was navigating in the direction
of Rovinj in unfavorable weather conditions. His crew spotted the
dangerous cliffs of St. John on time and changed their navigation
route. The doge vowed to St. John to 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 back to Venice he did not even light a little
candle on. 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. John and
the whole crew along with the doge disappeared in the stormy sea.
Depths of the sea that surrounds St. John vary from ten meters to
forty meters where the seabed is rocky and rich in flora and species
of fish. St. John is perfectly suited for underwater and sports
fishing.
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