Full Description & Details
Mir Bay, also known as Uvala Mir, is a seasonal mooring field on the southwestern edge of Dugi Otok island in Zadar County, Croatia. It sits inside Telascica Nature Park, bordering the Kornati archipelago to the south, and the bay's name means "peace" in Croatian. The setting is a working ranger-managed park mooring rather than a marina, with a large iron buoy in the middle of the bay and a dock that is reachable by dinghy.
Protection is well rated, with the bay sheltered from almost all sides, although a power generator onshore may run with some noise until around 2 am. Depths reach up to 10 meters, and the seabed is sand. There are roughly 40 to 50 seasonal mooring buoys, with a maximum vessel length of about 15 meters, and overnight stays are permitted. The mooring field is a guest buoy field, and anchoring is also allowed.
Facilities onshore are basic but practical: a restaurant, a snack bar, a beach, and fresh water are available, and rangers collect the park entrance fee upon arrival, usually from the restaurant. The fee, which covered the buoys, was around 60 kuna per person per day in 2021, and the current price list is published on the park's website. The park also charges a separate entrance fee, collected by rangers when you tie up. Garbage bags are handed out by the rangers on arrival.
A saltwater lake, Lake Mir, sits nearby and is worth a visit, and the Stene cliffs, the most prominent in the Adriatic, are within walking distance along a designated path. Watch for the large iron buoy in the middle of the bay when maneuvering. The moorings are seasonal, so buoys are only available part of the year, and given the park context, expect a nature-park environment rather than full marina services.
How to get there
Mir Bay lies in the southwestern part of Telascica Nature Park on Dugi Otok, about 43° 53.67' N, 15° 9.63' E. The bay is well protected and sits just outside Kornati National Park, with the large iron buoy in the middle of the bay as a prominent landmark. There is no published VHF channel or phone number for the mooring field, so approach on visual cues and pick up a free seasonal guest buoy once inside. Land access is by dinghy to a dock in the bay.
The nearest settlement is Sali, on Dugi Otok, and the island is reachable by ferry from Zadar on the mainland. Formal entry into Telascica Nature Park, including the mooring fee, is handled by rangers who come to collect payment shortly after you arrive, so have cash or a card ready.
Frequently Asked Questions
How deep is the water at Mir Bay moorings?
Depths at Mir Bay reach up to 10 meters, with a sand seabed, and the mooring field accommodates vessels up to about 15 meters in length.
Can I stay overnight at Mir Bay?
Yes, overnight stays are permitted at the seasonal mooring buoys in Mir Bay, which is inside Telascica Nature Park.
What facilities are available at Mir Bay?
Mir Bay has a restaurant, a snack bar, a beach, fresh water, and a dock reachable by dinghy; rangers collect the park entrance and mooring fee on arrival.
How much does it cost to moor at Mir Bay?
The fee in 2021 was about 60 kuna per person per day, which included use of the mooring buoys, with the current price list available at telascica.hr.
Is Mir Bay well protected from wind?
Yes, Mir Bay is well protected from almost all sides, although a power generator onshore may create some noise until around 2 am.
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