Vela draga
cove · Pula · Istria and Kvarner
Vela draga is a cove on the coast of Istria and Kvarner.
The nearest town is Pula.
It lies in Luka Pula.
The bay opens towards the south-west (227°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north, north-east (bora), east, south-east (jugo) and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in south, south-west and west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 1 NM of open water towards the south-west.
Swell can come in from south-south-west to south-south-west (200°–208°).
Swell can come in from south-west to west-south-west (228°–248°).
- 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 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 2.9 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (16 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Pula: 70 restaurants, bars or cafés, 26 min by dinghy
- Pula Cathedral: 26 min by dinghy
- Kaštel Fortress: 26 min by dinghy
- Galižana: 26 min by public transport (47)
- Temple of Augustus: 27 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 wind: ACI Marina Pula, 0.1 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Marina Bunarina - Pula, 1.4 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Marina Bunarina - Pula, 1.4 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- ACI Marina Pula marina · 0.1 NM by sea
- Uvala Sveti Ivan cove · 0.4 NM by sea
- Uvala Soline cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Kayak Centar Pula cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Tanka Punta cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Uvala Zelenika cove · 1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Istria and Kvarner by wind
More places – Pula
- Uvala Pećine cove
- Uvala Pilica cove
- Volme cove
- Marina Bunarina - Pula marina
Questions
Is Vela draga sheltered from the bora?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-east wind.
Is Vela draga sheltered from the jugo?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Vela draga?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Vela draga?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Vela draga?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.