Full Description & Details
Volme is a small, family-run marina on the Premantura Peninsula, the southernmost tip of Istria, a few kilometers from Pula. It sits in Paltana Bay (Porto Olmo Grande), a large bay that has seen significant recent construction, including the Aparthotel del Mar complex, which is visible on the left as you enter. The marina is part of a larger villa and apartment complex, so it is not a remote anchorage; it suits sailors who want proximity to urban amenities rather than solitude. The surrounding village of Volme offers a pharmacy, grocery store, bank, and gas station, and the peninsula is a protected natural area with bike paths and rocky beaches.
The marina provides 180 wet berths and 50 dry berths, with a maximum draft of 2 meters. It is an owner's vessel marina, not a charter base, and offers good protection from the winds. Berths are assigned by the manager at the pier, and daily berths are available. The marina is locked up at night, and there is 0-24 surveillance of the marina and vessels. Holding is not specifically described, but the bay is large and well laid out.
Facilities include water, electricity, showers, toilets, a restaurant, and garbage disposal. There is a vessel crane, hull cleaning, antifouling, and other maintenance services, plus engine and electrical repairs. The marina has marineros to assist with mooring, and a weather service. Contact the marina crew at +385 98 324 098 or the office at +385 98 255 938, or email [email protected].
Safety notes: when approaching from the south, stay offshore and west of the Porer rock lighthouse, as the Istrian coast has numerous reefs and shoals. Cross-seas with irregular currents up to 3 knots can occur. The area east, toward the islet of Feloniga, should only be approached in very calm, clear conditions. The marina is open year-round, and overnight stays are permitted. It is not suitable for those seeking a tranquil, non-urban setting.
How to get there
Approach Paltana Bay from the south, keeping offshore and to the west of the Porer rock lighthouse, which has a white flashing light every 3 seconds. The Istrian peninsula is full of rocks and shoals, and cross-seas with irregular currents up to 3 knots can occur. If you wish to pass east toward the islet of Feloniga, do so only in very calm seas and excellent visibility.
The marina is in the bay, and the Aparthotel del Mar complex is visible on the left as you enter. Contact the marina crew on VHF or by phone at +385 98 324 098 for berth assignment; you must stop at the pier first, where the manager will direct you. Volme is located at Volme 209/B, 52100 Pula, Croatia, in the village of Banjole.
By car, it is about 1 hour from Trieste, and by plane, about 2 hours from London. The nearest airport is Pula, a few kilometers away. The marina is part of a larger complex with villas and apartments, and the village offers a pharmacy, grocery store, bank, and gas station.
Formalities are handled at the marina office.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many berths does Volme marina have?
Volme marina has 180 wet berths and 50 dry berths, with a maximum draft of 2 meters.
Can I stay overnight at Volme marina?
Yes, overnight stays are permitted at Volme marina, and daily berths are available.
What facilities are available at Volme marina?
Volme marina offers water, electricity, showers, toilets, a restaurant, garbage disposal, a vessel crane, and maintenance services including hull cleaning and antifouling.
How do I contact Volme marina?
Contact Volme marina by phone at +385 98 324 098 (booking) or +385 98 255 938 (office), or email [email protected].
What is the maximum draft at Volme marina?
The maximum draft at Volme marina is 2 meters.
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