Uvala Soline
anchorage · Poreč · Istria and Kvarner
Uvala Soline is an anchorage on the coast of Istria and Kvarner.
The nearest town is Poreč.
Also known as Gradska plaža, Stancija Valkanela, Uvala Fajban and Uvala Funtana.
The bay opens towards the west (265°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north, north-east (bora), east, south-east (jugo) and south wind.
Partial shelter in south-west and north-west wind.
No shelter in west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the west.
Swell can come in from west-south-west to west-south-west (244°–252°).
Swell can come in from west-south-west to west-north-west (256°–288°).
- 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 4.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 16.6 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.9 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: anchorage.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Vrsar: 7 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 south-west wind: Uvala Mulandarija, 3.6 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Uvala Mulandarija, 3.6 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Marina Vrsar, 2.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Uvala Vankanela cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Uvala Vršipera cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Uvala Frnažina cove · 1.3 NM by sea
- Marina Vrsar marina · 2.1 NM by sea
- Uvala Jazbinka anchorage · 2.4 NM by sea
- Uvala Perila cove · 2.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Istria and Kvarner by wind
More places – Poreč
- Uvala Bosuja cove
- Uvala Perila cove
- Uvala Vankanela cove
- Luka Funtana cove
Questions
Is Uvala Soline sheltered from the bora?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-east wind.
Is Uvala Soline sheltered from the jugo?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Uvala Soline?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Uvala Soline?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: large (about 16.6 ha).
Can you spend the night at Uvala Soline?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.