Desna luka, Duba Pelješka Beach, Croatia

Beach character

Swimming and shore

Facilities and activities

Access and location

Practical tips

Regional Context and Coastal Routes

The Pelješac Peninsula is a key area for yacht charter operations, with its mix of sheltered anchorages, historic sites, and vineyard-covered hills. Desna luka’s position along the peninsula’s eastern coast means it is near routes connecting to the Bay of Kali, a popular anchorage for sailors. The region’s maritime history includes medieval fortifications and modern marinas, reflecting its enduring role in Adriatic navigation.

Anchorages in the surrounding area

Anchorages in the surrounding area include Duba Pelješka, Badija, and Korčula.

• Anchorage — duba peljeska — 1.2 NM from beach
• Anchorage — badija — 4.3 NM from beach
• Anchorage — korcula — 4.4 NM from beach
• Anchorage — korcula — 4.5 NM from beach
• Anchorage — loviste — 4.6 NM from beach
• Anchorage — korcula — 4.7 NM from beach
• Anchorage — korcula — 4.8 NM from beach
• Anchorage — korcula — 4.8 NM from beach

Distances are straight-line geographic distances, not sailing routes.

Mooring buoys in the surrounding area

Mooring buoys in the surrounding area include Restaurant Moro buoys at Stupe and Fuel jetty in Korčula.

• Restaurant Moro buoys — stupe — 3.7 NM from beach
• Fuel jetty — korcula — 4.2 NM from beach
• Jetty — korcula — 4.7 NM from beach
• Vrnik Arts Club buoys — 5.1 NM from beach
• Quay — vrnik — 5.1 NM from beach

Distances are straight-line geographic distances, not sailing routes.

Marine fuel stations

Marine fuel stations nearby include those in Korčula and Ploče.

• Fuel station — korcula — 4.2 NM from beach
• Fuel station — ploce — 11.6 NM from beach
• Ina — makarska — 17.7 NM from beach
• Ina — vela luka — korcula — 20.5 NM from beach

Distances are straight-line geographic distances, not sailing routes.

Harbours in the surrounding area

Harbours in the surrounding area include Duba Pelješka and Orebić.

• Duba — duba peljeska — 0.2 NM from beach
• Orebić — orebic — 2.9 NM from beach
• Kučišće — kucisce — 3.6 NM from beach
• Korčula W harbour — korcula — 4.0 NM from beach
• Viganj — 4.0 NM from beach
• Korčula E harbour — korcula — 4.1 NM from beach

Distances are straight-line geographic distances, not sailing routes.

Marinas in the surrounding area

Marinas in the surrounding area include ACI Marina Korčula and Marina Lumbarda.

• ACI Marina Korčula — korcula — 4.2 NM from beach
• Marina Lumbarda — korcula — 5.9 NM from beach
• Marina Tučepi — marina tucepi — 15.3 NM from beach
• Marina Ramova — krvavica — 19.9 NM from beach
• Marina Korkyra — vela luka — korcula — 20.6 NM from beach

Distances are straight-line geographic distances, not sailing routes.

Restaurants near the beach

Restaurants near the beach include Moro in Stupe and several options in Korčula.

• Moro — stupe — 3.6 NM from beach
• Restaurant — korcula — 4.0 NM from beach
• Adio Mare — korcula — 4.0 NM from beach
• Restaurant Lesic Dimitri — korcula — 4.0 NM from beach
• Restaurant Filippi — korcula — 4.0 NM from beach
• Restaurant — korcula — 4.0 NM from beach
• Aterina — korcula — 4.0 NM from beach

Distances are straight-line geographic distances, not sailing routes.

Navigation guides for the surrounding area

Navigation guides for the surrounding area include Uvala Divna and Orebic.

• Uvala Divna — 1.5 NM from beach
• Orebic — 3.0 NM from beach
• Otocic Badija — 4.3 NM from beach
• Trpanj — 4.3 NM from beach
• Uvala Banja — 4.4 NM from beach

Distances are straight-line geographic distances, not sailing routes.

Yachts from nearby departure bases

Yachts from nearby departure bases include those departing from Ploče City Port and Tučepi Port.

Sailing yachts

• Elan 40 Impression (Karleta) — Ploče City Port — 11.5 NM from departure base to beach
• Sun Odyssey 349 (Porto Tolero) — Ploče City Port — 11.5 NM from departure base to beach
• Salona 44 (SAMOA) — Ploče City Port — 11.5 NM from departure base to beach
• Sun Odyssey 419 (Luka Ploce) — Ploče City Port — 11.5 NM from departure base to beach
• More 55 (MRS. ROBINSON) — Ploče City Port — 11.5 NM from departure base to beach
• Elan 514 Impression (Cesarica III) — Ploče City Port — 11.5 NM from departure base to beach
• Sun Odyssey 349 (Visnjica) — Ploče City Port — 11.5 NM from departure base to beach
• Bavaria 40 Cruiser (LADY BUTTERFLY) — Tučepi Port — 15.3 NM from departure base to beach

Catamarans

• Lagoon 450 Fly (Alba Mouse) — Ploče City Port — 11.5 NM from departure base to beach

Motor yachts

• Princess V53 (Chablis) — Makarska Port — 17.5 NM from departure base to beach

Distances are straight-line geographic distances, not sailing routes.