Uvala Male Blace
cove · Mljet · Dalmatia
Uvala Male Blace is a cove on the island of Mljet, in the Dalmatia cruising area.
The nearest town is Polače.
Also known as Uvala Blaca, Uvala Velike Blace and Veli Gonotur.
Shelter by wind direction
Sheltered from every direction.
No open sector to the swell was found.
- 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.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 5.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 1.3 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Protected area and seagrass
Uvala Male Blace lies in the protected area Mljet National Park: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).
Nothing ashore: a wild anchorage.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Veliko jezero cove · 1.3 NM by sea
- Uvala Njivice cove · 1.4 NM by sea
- Uvala Bjejajka cove · 1.4 NM by sea
- Uvala Mala Priježba cove · 1.9 NM by sea
- Uvala Za Međa cove · 3.5 NM by sea
- Uvala Zakošara cove · 5.7 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Dalmatia by wind
More places – Mljet
- Uvala Gornja luka cove
- Uvala Jama cove
- Uvala Obod cove
- Uvala Oganj baba cove
Questions
Is Uvala Male Blace sheltered from the bora?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-east wind.
Is Uvala Male Blace sheltered from the jugo?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Uvala Male Blace?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 5.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Uvala Male Blace?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Uvala Male Blace?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.