Uvala Marija

cove · Neum · Dalmatia

Uvala Marija is a cove on the coast of Dalmatia.

The nearest town is Neum.

It lies in Bay of Mali Ston.

The bay opens towards the north-west (326°).

Shelter by wind direction

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

Partial shelter in north, west and north-west wind.

Swell can come in from north-west to north-north-west (324°–332°).

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.

Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.

Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 3.5 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.

Uvala Marija lies in the protected area Malostonski zaljev: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.

Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.

Almost no buildings ashore (0 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:

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

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

Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.

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