Devinski pristan
marina · Sesljan · Northern Adriatic
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Devinski pristan is a marina on the coast of Northern Adriatic.
The nearest town is Sesljan.
Also known as Duino / Devin, Baietta di Duino / Devinski zaliv, Punta Cernizza / Špica od Črničja and Grotta Fioravante / Terezijina jama.
Small sailing club harbour at the foot of Duino castle; in fine weather you anchor along the cliff, east of the castle, between Sistiana and Duino.
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Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in east 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 south-south-west (128°–212°).
- 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 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Duino Castle: 12 min on foot
- Duino / Devin: 2 restaurants, bars or cafés, 16 min on foot
- Duino Mithraeum: 18 min by road
- Riserva naturale delle Falesie di Duino: 27 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Ristorante Al Cavalluccio) on site
- Supermarket (Tuttidi Market) 390 m away
- Bus (Duino / Devin 72) 390 m away
- Parking 70 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: Sistiana Marina, 0.9 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Sistiana Marina, 0.9 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Sistiana Marina, 0.9 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Fincantieri S.p.A., 1.5 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Marina Timavo - Pesca Service, 0.6 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Spiaggia del Principe cove · 0.5 NM by sea
- Marina Timavo - Pesca Service marina · 0.6 NM by sea
- Sistiana Marina marina · 0.9 NM by sea
- Marina Portopiccolo Sistiana marina · 1.4 NM by sea
- Fincantieri S.p.A. port · 1.5 NM by sea
- Ormeggi Capitaneria di Porto marina · 1.7 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Northern Adriatic by wind
More places – Sesljan
- Marina Portopiccolo Sistiana marina
- Sistiana Marina marina
- Spiaggia del Principe cove
Questions
Is Devinski pristan sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Devinski pristan sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Sistiana Marina, 0.9 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Devinski pristan?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Devinski pristan?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.