Luka Vir
marina · Vir · Dalmatia
Luka Vir is a marina on the island of Vir, in the Dalmatia cruising area.
The nearest town is Nin.
It lies in Privlaka gulf.
Also known as Plaža Radovanjica, Plaža jadro istok and Uvala Radovanjica.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north, north-east (bora) and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in east and west wind.
No shelter in south-east (jugo), south and south-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 9.2 NM of open water towards the south.
Swell can come in from south-south-east to south-west (160°–220°).
- 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
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Pebble beach.
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Grill & Pizzeria MONICA) 320 m away
- Supermarket (Market Antonio) 700 m away
- Bus (Cro maris) 320 m away
- Parking 170 m away
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In east wind: Luka, 0.5 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Kod Gaza, 1.6 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Marina near Privlaka, 1.9 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Kozjak, 0.4 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Plaža Jadro Zapad, 0.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Plaža Jadro Zapad cove · 0.2 NM by sea
- Uvala Sapavac cove · 0.4 NM by sea
- Kozjak marina · 0.4 NM by sea
- Luka marina · 0.5 NM by sea
- Miljkovica cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Uvala Vrulja cove · 1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Dalmatia by wind
More places – Vir
- Lanterna Svjetionik marina
- Luka marina
- Marijanov mul marina
- Miljkovica cove
Questions
Is Luka Vir sheltered from the bora?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-east wind.
Is Luka Vir sheltered from the jugo?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Kod Gaza, 1.6 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Luka Vir?
Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Luka Vir?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.