Uvala Pomena

cove · Mljet · Dalmatia

Uvala Pomena is a cove on the island of Mljet, in the Dalmatia cruising area.

The nearest town is Pomena.

Also known as Pomena.

The bay opens towards the north-east (43°).

Shelter by wind direction

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

Partial shelter in north, north-east (bora), east, west and north-west wind.

Swell can come in from north-east to north-east (40°–44°).

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 9.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).

Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 ha).

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

Uvala Pomena lies in the protected area Mljet National Park: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.

Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.

A few houses ashore (23 buildings within 600 m).

A good gateway to visit the island.

A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.

Within reach:

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

Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Uvala Podgočuh, 1 NM by sea.

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

Depth near the anchoring spot: about 9.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).

Good holding. Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 ha).

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