Plazhi i Bunkerit
cove · Albania
Plazhi i Bunkerit is a cove on the coast of Albania.
The nearest town is Shetaj.
It lies in Gulf of Drin.
The bay opens towards the north (4°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in south-east (sirocco) wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east, west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from west-north-west to east (288°–88°).
- sheltered
- partly
- exposed
Shelter is estimated from open water and swell, not from wind strength: a strong wind can still gust over the land.
Here, shelter depends on tonight's wind. Seadromy reads the forecast and tells you before you leave.
Seabed, depth and room
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Good holding.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (2 within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- St. Anthony Church: 5 min on foot
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Patok cove · 4 NM by sea
- Ammos Beach cove · 11.2 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Albania by wind
More places – Albania
- Plazhi Portez cove
- Plazhi i Bunecit cove
- Plazhi i Gjeneralit cove
- Plazhi publik cove
Questions
Is Plazhi i Bunkerit sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Patok, 4 NM by sea.
Is Plazhi i Bunkerit sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Patok, 4 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Plazhi i Bunkerit?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Plazhi i Bunkerit?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.