Veliko jezero
cove · Mljet · Dalmatia
Veliko jezero is a cove on the island of Mljet, in the Dalmatia cruising area.
The nearest town is Goveđari.
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
Good holding.
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 1.6 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Protected area and seagrass
Veliko jezero 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).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Babine Kuće: 1 restaurants, bars or cafés, 16 min by dinghy
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Uvala Njivice cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Uvala Mala Priježba cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- Uvala Male Blace cove · 1.3 NM by sea
- Uvala Bjejajka cove · 2.2 NM by sea
- Uvala Za Međa cove · 2.3 NM by sea
- Uvala Zakošara cove · 4.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Dalmatia by wind
More places – Mljet
- Uvala Zakošara cove
- Uvala Čekrnja luka cove
Questions
Is Veliko jezero sheltered from the bora?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-east wind.
Is Veliko jezero sheltered from the jugo?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Veliko jezero?
Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Veliko jezero?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.