Admiral
marina · Opatija · Istria and Kvarner
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Admiral is a marina on the coast of Istria and Kvarner.
The nearest town is Opatija.
It lies in Rijeka gulf.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east (bora) and south-west wind.
No shelter in east, south-east (jugo) and south wind.
In the most open sector, up to 14.2 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from east to south-south-west (92°–200°).
- 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
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Maiden with the Seagull: 11 min on foot
- Poljane: 24 min by public transport (35)
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (A & D grill) 80 m away
- Supermarket (Tommy) 420 m away
- Bus (Grad Opatija) 110 m away
- Parking (Hotel Admiral) 100 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: Plaža Črnikovica, 1.5 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Luka Volosko – privezište Preluk, 1.7 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: ACI Marina Opatija, 2.3 NM by sea.
- In south wind: ACI Marina Opatija, 2.3 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Privezište Ika, 1.8 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Luka Opatija marina · 0.7 NM by sea
- Plaža Črnikovica cove · 1.5 NM by sea
- Lučica Ičići marina · 1.5 NM by sea
- Luka Volosko – privezište Preluk marina · 1.7 NM by sea
- Privezište Ika marina · 1.8 NM by sea
- ACI Marina Opatija marina · 2.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Istria and Kvarner by wind
More places – Opatija
- Plaža Črnikovica cove
- Lovran marina
- Luka Opatija marina
Questions
Is Admiral sheltered from the bora?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Plaža Črnikovica, 1.5 NM by sea.
Is Admiral sheltered from the jugo?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is ACI Marina Opatija, 2.3 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Admiral?
Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Admiral?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.