Planjka
cove · Pag · Istria and Kvarner
Planjka is a cove on the island of Pag, in the Istria and Kvarner cruising area.
The nearest town is Novalja.
Pag is part of the Kvarner islands.
The bay opens towards the north-north-west (329°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north-east (bora), east, south-east (jugo), south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in west wind.
No shelter in north and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 1.2 NM of open water towards the north-west.
Swell can come in from north-west to north-north-west (324°–340°).
- 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.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.7 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Built-up shore (86 buildings within 600 m).
Within reach:
- Stara Novalja: 1 restaurants, bars or cafés, 22 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 west wind: Uvala Žigljen, 6.3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Uvala Drljanda cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- Uvala Jadra cove · 2.2 NM by sea
- Uvala Mrzlanovica cove · 3.5 NM by sea
- Uvala Žigljen cove · 6.3 NM by sea
- Uvala Prizna cove · 6.3 NM by sea
- Bok cove · 7.9 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Istria and Kvarner by wind
More places – Pag
- Novalja marina
- Pag harbour marina
- Uvala Babe cove
- Uvala Braničevica cove
Questions
Is Planjka sheltered from the bora?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-east wind.
Is Planjka sheltered from the jugo?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Planjka?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Planjka?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Planjka?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.