Uvala Pilica
cove · Pula · Istria and Kvarner
Uvala Pilica is a cove on the coast of Istria and Kvarner.
The nearest town is Pula.
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.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 ha).
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 2 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:
- Vintijan: 27 min on foot
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Marina Veruda - Pula marina · 0.1 NM by sea
- Marina Bunarina - Pula marina · 0.1 NM by sea
- Uvala Cintinera cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Tanka Punta cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Uvala Pećine cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Kayak Centar Pula cove · 0.9 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Istria and Kvarner by wind
More places – Pula
- Tanka Punta cove
- Uvala Pećine cove
- Vela draga cove
- Volme cove
Questions
Is Uvala Pilica sheltered from the bora?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-east wind.
Is Uvala Pilica sheltered from the jugo?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Uvala Pilica?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Uvala Pilica?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 ha).
Can you spend the night at Uvala Pilica?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.