Luka Veli Lošinj
cove · Lošinj · Istria and Kvarner
Luka Veli Lošinj is a cove on the island of Lošinj, in the Istria and Kvarner cruising area.
The nearest town is Mali Lošinj.
It lies in Little Kvarner.
Lošinj is part of the Kvarner islands.
Also known as Veli Lošinj.
The bay opens towards the north (349°).
Small colourful fishing harbour, dolphin research centre.
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Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in east, south-east (jugo), south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east (bora) and west wind.
No shelter in north and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 5.4 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from north-north-west to north (328°–356°).
Swell can come in from north to north-north-east (0°–20°).
- 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 5.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: small (about 0 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Built-up shore (100 buildings within 600 m).
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Veli Lošinj: 13 restaurants, bars or cafés, 5 min on foot
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: ACI - Marina Mali Losinj, 2 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Lošinj Shipyard, 1.6 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Vale Škura, 0.4 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Uvala Baldarka, 0.5 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Rovenska marina · 0.3 NM by sea
- Vale Škura cove · 0.4 NM by sea
- Uvala Baldarka cove · 0.5 NM by sea
- Lošinj Shipyard port · 1.6 NM by sea
- ACI - Marina Mali Losinj marina · 2 NM by sea
- Uvala Darvarić cove · 2.6 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Istria and Kvarner by wind
More places – Lošinj
- ACI - Marina Mali Losinj marina
- Luka Mali Lošinj cove
- Uvala Balvanida cove
- Uvala Krivica cove
Questions
Is Luka Veli Lošinj sheltered from the bora?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Lošinj Shipyard, 1.6 NM by sea.
Is Luka Veli Lošinj sheltered from the jugo?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Luka Veli Lošinj?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 5.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Luka Veli Lošinj?
Good holding. Room to anchor: small (about 0 ha).
Can you spend the night at Luka Veli Lošinj?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.