Uvala Borova
cove · Prežba · Dalmatia
Uvala Borova is a cove on the island of Prežba, in the Dalmatia cruising area.
The nearest town is Pasadur.
The bay opens towards the north-east (50°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (jugo), south, south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north and east wind.
No shelter in north-east (bora) wind.
Swell can come in from north-east to east-north-east (44°–60°).
- 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
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 8.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 8.2 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.7 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Uvala Borova lies in the protected area Lastovsko Islands Nature 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:
- Pasadur: 2 restaurants, bars or cafés, 18 min by dinghy
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: Luka Mali lago, 0.9 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Luka Mali lago, 0.9 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Luka Mali lago, 0.9 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Luka Mali lago cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Uvala Malo lago cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Uvala Korita cove · 1.7 NM by sea
- Jurjeva Luka cove · 1.7 NM by sea
- Zaklopatica marina · 2 NM by sea
- Uvala Zalučje cove · 2.6 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Dalmatia by wind
More places – Prežba
- Jurjeva Luka cove
- Luka Velji Lago mooring field
Questions
Is Uvala Borova sheltered from the bora?
No. It is exposed in north-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Luka Mali lago, 0.9 NM by sea.
Is Uvala Borova sheltered from the jugo?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Uvala Borova?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 8.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Uvala Borova?
Room to anchor: large (about 8.2 ha).
Can you spend the night at Uvala Borova?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.