Marina Portorož
marina · Pirano · Istria and Kvarner

Marina Portorož is a marina on the coast of Istria and Kvarner.
The nearest town is Pirano.
Also known as Plaža Marina.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north, north-east (bora), east, south-east (jugo) and south wind.
Partial shelter in south-west wind.
No shelter in west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 16.7 NM of open water towards the west.
Swell can come in from west to west-north-west (272°–300°).
- 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 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Restavracija Marina) 80 m away
- Supermarket (Spar) 340 m away
- Bus (Lucija / Lucija Bistro) 250 m away
- Parking (Marina parking) 150 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 south-west wind: Sečoveljski zaliv, 1.2 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Jadralni klub Pirat, 0.3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Fazan Uvala cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Plaža Ribič cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Portorose cove · 0.2 NM by sea
- Pristanišče Portorož marina · 0.2 NM by sea
- Droga marina · 0.3 NM by sea
- Jadralni klub Pirat marina · 0.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Istria and Kvarner by wind
More places – Pirano
- Laura cove
- Luka Savudrija port
- Plaža Ribič cove
- Plaža Strunjan cove
Questions
Is Marina Portorož sheltered from the bora?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-east wind.
Is Marina Portorož sheltered from the jugo?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Marina Portorož?
Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Marina Portorož?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.