Sovlja
marina · Vodice · Dalmatia
Sovlja is a marina on the coast of Dalmatia.
The nearest town is Vodice.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north, north-east (bora), east, south-east (jugo) and south wind.
Partial shelter in south-west, west and north-west wind.
Swell can come in from west to west (264°–272°).
- 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 0.9 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Nearest services:
- Restaurant 260 m away
- Supermarket (Konzum) 1.3 km away
- Parking on site
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In south-west wind: Uvala Veli stubli, 0.8 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Luka Tisno, 1.2 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Luka Tisno, 1.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Uvala Veli stubli cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Uvala Vrilo cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Luka Tisno cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Uvala Rastovac cove · 1.3 NM by sea
- Uvala Guščica cove · 1.3 NM by sea
- Lučica cove · 1.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Dalmatia by wind
More places – Vodice
- Vodice marina
- Plaža Plitka Punta cove
- Uvala Bili brat cove
- Uvala Višnja cove
Questions
Is Sovlja sheltered from the bora?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-east wind.
Is Sovlja sheltered from the jugo?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Sovlja?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Sovlja?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.