Pri čupah
marina · Nabrežina · Northern Adriatic
Pri čupah is a marina on the coast of Northern Adriatic.
The nearest town is Nabrežina.
Also known as Canovella degli zoppoli / Pri čupah, Le Ginestre, spiaggia centrale, Le Ginestre and Le Ginestre, spiaggia est.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana) and north-east wind.
Partial shelter in east and north-west wind.
No shelter in south-east (sirocco), south, south-west and west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south.
Swell can come in from south-east to west-south-west (140°–252°).
Swell can come in from west to west-north-west (260°–292°).
- 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.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
Gravel beach.
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Aurisina Cave / Nabrežina Kamnolomi: 1 restaurants, bars or cafés, 26 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Chiringuito Canovella) on site
- Supermarket (Despar) 1.3 km away
- Train (Bivio d'Aurisina / Nabrežina bivio) 480 m away
- Parking 520 m away
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In east wind: Marina Portopiccolo Sistiana, 1.4 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Marina Portopiccolo Sistiana, 1.4 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Marina Portopiccolo Sistiana, 1.4 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Ormeggi Capitaneria di Porto, 3.5 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Marina Timavo - Pesca Service, 3.1 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Sistiana Marina, 1.8 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Brojnica marina · 0.7 NM by sea
- Spiaggia dei Filtri cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Marina Portopiccolo Sistiana marina · 1.4 NM by sea
- Sistiana Marina marina · 1.8 NM by sea
- Porto Pinnae - Spritz & Splash marina · 2 NM by sea
- Spiaggia del Principe cove · 2.2 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Northern Adriatic by wind
More places – Nabrežina
- Brojnica marina
- Spiaggia dei Filtri cove
Questions
Is Pri čupah sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Pri čupah sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Marina Portopiccolo Sistiana, 1.4 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Pri čupah?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Pri čupah?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.