Luka
marina · Bakar · Istria and Kvarner

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°).
- 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
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:
- In east wind: Bakarac harbour, 0.9 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Bakarac harbour, 0.9 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Bakarac harbour, 0.9 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Bakarac harbour marina · 0.9 NM by sea
- Uvala Dobra cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Uvala Bakarac cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Uvala Dražica cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Rt Oštro cove · 1.7 NM by sea
- Luka Voz port · 1.7 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Istria and Kvarner by wind
More places – Bakar
- Rožići cove
- Uvala Dražica cove
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.
