Volme
cove · Pula · Istria and Kvarner
Volme 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.
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 21.9 ha).
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 1.7 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.
Within reach:
- Banjole: 10 restaurants, bars or cafés, 17 min by dinghy
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Kaštanjež marina · 0.7 NM by sea
- Uvala Valmižeja cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Uvala Pećine cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Uvala Paltana marina · 1.2 NM by sea
- Lijom cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Uvala Cintinera cove · 1.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Istria and Kvarner by wind
More places – Pula
- Uvala Pilica cove
- Vela draga cove
- Marina Bunarina - Pula marina
- Marina Medulin marina
Questions
Is Volme sheltered from the bora?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-east wind.
Is Volme sheltered from the jugo?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Volme?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Volme?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: large (about 21.9 ha).
Can you spend the night at Volme?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.