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Luka

marina · Bakar · Istria and Kvarner

Luka – marina, Bakar
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Luka is a marina on the coast of Istria and Kvarner.

The nearest town is Bakar.

It lies in Rijeka gulf.

Also known as Luka Bakar.

Shelter by wind direction

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

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

Swell can come in from south-east to south-east (124°–144°).

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  • 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

Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 2.5 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.

Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.

Ashore and services

A remarkable site can be reached from here.

A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.

Within reach:

  • Bakar: 5 restaurants, bars or cafés, 7 min on foot
  • Risnjak National Park: 68 min by road

Nearest services:

  • Restaurant (Ribarnica Bakar) 80 m away
  • Supermarket (Market Mesnica) 70 m away
  • Bus (Bakar 3 Hotel) on site
  • Parking 150 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 Istria and Kvarner by wind

More places – Bakar

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 Bakarac harbour, 0.9 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