Uvala Pećine
cove · Pula · Istria and Kvarner
Uvala Pećine is a cove on the coast of Istria and Kvarner.
The nearest town is Pula.
Also known as Velika Kava.
Shelter by wind direction
Sheltered from every direction.
No open sector to the swell was found.
- 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 3.1 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 ha).
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 1.6 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (27 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Vinkuran: 1 restaurants, bars or cafés, 27 min by dinghy
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Kaštanjež marina · 0.2 NM by sea
- Volme cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Uvala Cintinera cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Uvala Paltana marina · 0.8 NM by sea
- Lijom cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Marina Veruda - Pula marina · 0.9 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Istria and Kvarner by wind
More places – Pula
- Portić cove
- Tanka Punta cove
- Uvala Pilica cove
- Vela draga cove
Questions
Is Uvala Pećine sheltered from the bora?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-east wind.
Is Uvala Pećine sheltered from the jugo?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Uvala Pećine?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.1 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Uvala Pećine?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 ha).
Can you spend the night at Uvala Pećine?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.