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Luka

marina · Vir · Dalmatia

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Luka 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 Uvala Japnenica.

Shelter by wind direction

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

Partial shelter in south-east (jugo) and west wind.

No shelter in south and south-west wind.

In the most open sector, up to 8.9 NM of open water towards the south-west.

Swell can come in from south to west-south-west (172°–248°).

NNEESESSWWNW
  • sheltered
  • partly
  • exposed

Shelter is estimated from open water and swell, not from wind strength: a strong wind can still gust over the land.

Check the shelter of Luka for your arrival

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

Beach within 300 m.

Nearest services:

  • Restaurant (Grill MARION) 200 m away
  • Supermarket (Lito Market) 290 m away
  • Bus (Vir 2 - Luka) 460 m away
  • Parking 220 m away

Where to go when the wind turns

When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:

Nearby anchorages and ports

Sheltered anchorages of Dalmatia by wind

More places – Vir

Questions

Is Luka sheltered from the bora?

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

Is Luka sheltered from the jugo?

Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Kod Gaza, 1.2 NM by sea.

What is the seabed at Luka?

Good holding.

Can you spend the night at Luka?

Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.

Plan a voyage from Luka