Uvala Velika Vinjola
marina · Pavićini · Istria and Kvarner
Uvala Velika Vinjola is a marina on the coast of Istria and Kvarner.
The nearest town is Pavićini.
It lies in Kvarner gulf.
Also known as Uvala Sveta Nježa and Uvala Tunižeja.
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 6.2 NM of open water towards the east.
Swell can come in from east to south-east (92°–132°).
- 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 0.5 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Nearest services:
- Supermarket (Konzum) 1.7 km away
- Parking 500 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: Uvala Sridnja, 0.1 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Luka Krnica, 1.3 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Luka Krnica, 1.3 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Luka Krnica, 1.3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Uvala Sridnja cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Duga Uvala cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Uvala Zagrob cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- Uvala Mali Kaval cove · 1.3 NM by sea
- Luka Krnica marina · 1.3 NM by sea
- Uvala Kavran cove · 1.6 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Istria and Kvarner by wind
More places – Pavićini
- Duga Uvala cove
- Uvala Sridnja cove
Questions
Is Uvala Velika Vinjola sheltered from the bora?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Uvala Sridnja, 0.1 NM by sea.
Is Uvala Velika Vinjola sheltered from the jugo?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Luka Krnica, 1.3 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Uvala Velika Vinjola?
Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Uvala Velika Vinjola?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.