Sveta Marina
marina · Labin · Istria and Kvarner
Sveta Marina is a marina on the coast of Istria and Kvarner.
The nearest town is Labin.
It lies in Kvarner gulf.
Also known as Uvala Sveta Marina.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north, south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east (bora) and south wind.
No shelter in east and south-east (jugo) wind.
In the most open sector, up to 11 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from east-south-east to south-south-east (104°–156°).
- 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.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Bistro Punta) 130 m away
- Supermarket (Lito market) 430 m away
- Parking 210 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-east wind: Maslenica, 2.9 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Plomin Luka, 4.5 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Plomin Luka, 4.5 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Plomin Luka, 4.5 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Uvala Jandrišćica cove · 2.6 NM by sea
- Maro Family Beach cove · 2.8 NM by sea
- Maslenica cove · 2.9 NM by sea
- Uvala Škvaranska cove · 3.4 NM by sea
- Plomin Luka cove · 4.5 NM by sea
- Orlovići cove · 5.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Istria and Kvarner by wind
More places – Labin
- Osoj cove
- Plomin Luka cove
- Brestova port
- Golac cove
Questions
Is Sveta Marina sheltered from the bora?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Maslenica, 2.9 NM by sea.
Is Sveta Marina sheltered from the jugo?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Plomin Luka, 4.5 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Sveta Marina?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Sveta Marina?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.