Uvala Barbariga
cove · Vodnjan · Istria and Kvarner
Uvala Barbariga is a cove on the coast of Istria and Kvarner.
The nearest town is Vodnjan.
Also known as FKK / Naturist Beach Barbariga and Beach Barbariga.
The bay opens towards the south-south-west (205°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north, north-east (bora), east and north-west wind.
No shelter in south-east (jugo), south, south-west and west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-west.
Swell can come in from south-south-east to south-south-east (152°–160°).
Swell can come in from south-south-west to south-south-west (196°–200°).
- 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 3.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Rocky shore.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (3 within 600 m).
Nothing ashore: a wild anchorage.
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In south-east wind: Uvala Sveti Benedikt, 0.8 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Uvala Peroj, 2.3 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Marina-Brioni, 3.9 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Marina-Brioni, 3.9 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Barbariga Beach cove · 0.4 NM by sea
- Uvala Marić cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Uvala Sveti Benedikt cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Uvala Lakuža cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Uvala Lunga cove · 1 NM by sea
- Uvala Bus cove · 1.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Istria and Kvarner by wind
More places – Vodnjan
- Fažana marina
- Barbariga Beach cove
- Uvala Lakuža cove
- Uvala Marić cove
Questions
Is Uvala Barbariga sheltered from the bora?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-east wind.
Is Uvala Barbariga sheltered from the jugo?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Uvala Sveti Benedikt, 0.8 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Uvala Barbariga?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Uvala Barbariga?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Uvala Barbariga?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.