Uvala Podgočuh
cove · Mljet · Dalmatia
Uvala Podgočuh is a cove on the island of Mljet, in the Dalmatia cruising area.
The nearest town is Goveđari.
Also known as Uvala Podšpilje.
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.
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 1.8 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Protected area and seagrass
Uvala Podgočuh lies in the protected area Mljet National Park: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Goveđari: 18 min on foot
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Uvala Pomena cove · 1 NM by sea
- Uvala Zakošara cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Luka Polače anchorage · 2.1 NM by sea
- Porat cove · 2.2 NM by sea
- Uvala Zakućara cove · 2.7 NM by sea
- Uvala Za Međa cove · 3.1 NM by sea
This place is on an odyssey
Sheltered anchorages of Dalmatia by wind
More places – Mljet
- Uvala Mala Priježba cove
- Uvala Njivice cove
- Klačin dol cove
- Luka Prožura marina
Questions
Is Uvala Podgočuh sheltered from the bora?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-east wind.
Is Uvala Podgočuh sheltered from the jugo?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Uvala Podgočuh?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Uvala Podgočuh?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.