Banj

cove · Hvar · Dalmatia

Banj is a cove on the island of Hvar, in the Dalmatia cruising area.

The nearest town is Stari Grad.

It lies in Starigrad Bay.

The bay opens towards the west (267°).

Tvrdalj Castle, a 11-minute walk from the anchorage.

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Shelter by wind direction

Good shelter in north, north-east (bora), east, south-east (jugo) and south wind.

Partial shelter in south-west, west and north-west wind.

Swell can come in from west-south-west to west (256°–280°).

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.

Good holding.

Depth near the anchoring spot: about 5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).

Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.5 NM from the anchoring spot.

Pebble beach.

Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.

Built-up shore (241 buildings within 600 m).

A good gateway to visit the island.

A remarkable site can be reached from here.

Within reach:

When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:

Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-east wind.

Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.

Depth near the anchoring spot: about 5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).

Good holding.

It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.