Uvala Đonta
cove · Neum · Dalmatia
Uvala Đonta is a cove on the coast of Dalmatia.
The nearest town is Neum.
It lies in Bay of Mali Ston.
Also known as Duba Stonska.
The bay opens towards the north-north-west (334°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north-east (bora), south-east (jugo), south, south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north and east wind.
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.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Uvala Đonta lies in the protected area Malostonski zaljev: 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 (5 within 600 m).
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Duba Stonska: 10 min on foot
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In north wind: Uvala Težine, 0.3 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Uvala Vratušine, 0.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Uvala Vratušine cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Uvala Vrelo cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Bay of Mali Ston cove · 0.2 NM by sea
- Uvala Težine cove · 0.3 NM by sea
- Uvala Pještata cove · 0.4 NM by sea
- Uvala Masline cove · 0.6 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Dalmatia by wind
More places – Neum
- Uvala Vrelo cove
- Uvala Česmina cove
- Zaton Ložanj cove
Questions
Is Uvala Đonta sheltered from the bora?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-east wind.
Is Uvala Đonta sheltered from the jugo?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Uvala Đonta?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Uvala Đonta?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.