Marina Koper
marina · Capodistria · Istria and Kvarner
Marina Koper is a marina on the coast of Istria and Kvarner.
The nearest town is Capodistria.
Also known as Jadralni klub Jadro Koper.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north-east (bora), east, south-east (jugo) and south wind.
Partial shelter in north and south-west wind.
No shelter in west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the west.
Swell can come in from west to north-west (268°–316°).
- 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.
Good holding.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: moorings and harbour.
Ashore and services
Pebble beach.
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Stadtmauer Koper: 16 restaurants, bars or cafés, 6 min on foot
- Assumption of Mary Church, Koper: 9 min on foot
- St. James's Church, Koper: 9 min on foot
- Koper: 50 restaurants, bars or cafés, 10 min on foot
- Muda Gate: 43 restaurants, bars or cafés, 14 min on foot
- St. Bassus's Church: 14 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Skipper) on site
- Supermarket (Mercator) 470 m away
- Train (Koper / Capodistria) 1.5 km away
- Parking (Parkirna hiša Belveder) 70 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 north wind: Pomol Adria Ankaran, 1.1 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Mandrač Badaševica, 0.5 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Marina Isola, 3.2 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Marina Isola, 3.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Mandrač Badaševica marina · 0.5 NM by sea
- Porto di Capodistria marina · 0.5 NM by sea
- Mandracchio Moleto marina · 0.8 NM by sea
- Val Campi mooring field · 0.9 NM by sea
- Mandracchio di Santa Caterina marina · 0.9 NM by sea
- Pomol Adria Ankaran marina · 1.1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Istria and Kvarner by wind
More places – Capodistria
- Marina di San Bartolomeo marina
- Porto di Capodistria marina
Questions
Is Marina Koper sheltered from the bora?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-east wind.
Is Marina Koper sheltered from the jugo?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Marina Koper?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Marina Koper?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.