Luka Kraljevica (anchorage)
anchorage · Kraljevica · Istria and Kvarner
Luka Kraljevica (anchorage) is an anchorage on the coast of Istria and Kvarner.
The nearest town is Kraljevica.
It lies in Rijeka gulf.
Also known as Luka Kraljevica.
The bay opens towards the west (270°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north, north-east (bora), east, south-east (jugo) and south wind.
Partial shelter in south-west and north-west wind.
No shelter in west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 6.5 NM of open water towards the west.
Swell can come in from west to west-north-west (260°–284°).
- 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.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (28 buildings within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Kraljevica: 9 restaurants, bars or cafés, 14 min by dinghy
- phare du cap Oštro: 14 min by dinghy
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: Bakarac harbour, 1 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Luka, 1.8 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Luka, 1.8 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Kraljevica harbour marina · 0.1 NM by sea
- Rt Oštro cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- Bakarac harbour marina · 1 NM by sea
- Uvala Dobra cove · 1 NM by sea
- Uvala Bakarac cove · 1 NM by sea
- Uvala Dražica cove · 1.6 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Istria and Kvarner by wind
More places – Kraljevica
- Jadranovo marina
- Kraljevica harbour marina
- Rt Oštro cove
- Uvala Dobra cove
Questions
Is Luka Kraljevica (anchorage) sheltered from the bora?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-east wind.
Is Luka Kraljevica (anchorage) sheltered from the jugo?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Luka Kraljevica (anchorage)?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Luka Kraljevica (anchorage)?
Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Luka Kraljevica (anchorage)?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.