☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Istria · Rovinj (Monsena)
AC Amarin - pješčana plaža
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About AC Amarin - pješčana plaža, Rovinj
Beach AC Amarin - pješčana plaža is located in Rovinj (Istria). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
AC Amarin - pješčana plaža · Rovinj
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217° · SW (Libeccio)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 217°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Pebble · Rocky
Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°); natural shade: Trees only; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2025-09-22 10:25:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22.5 °C.
12 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Lifeguard on duty, Sports & volleyball, Water sports, Beach bar / Café, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Aquapark / Inflatables, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (217° Bearing)
4-Wind Analysis| Adriatic Wind | Cove Shelter Status | Recommendation & Backup Cove |
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Bora / Bura (NE, 45°)
Gusty katabatic wind from the mainland
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🟢 Sheltered (Calm) | Calm swimming directly in this cove |
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Jugo / Sirocco (SE, 135°)
Warm SE wind bringing long sea swells
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🟡 Cross-shore | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: De Castelan (1.1 km) → |
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Maestral (NW, 315°)
Refreshing afternoon summer thermal breeze
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🟡 Cross-shore | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Val de Lesso (722 m) → |
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Lebić / Garbin (SW, 225°)
Southwesterly swell and coastal surf
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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts |
AC Amarin - pješčana plaža is a coastal beach and bay situated in Rovinj (Istria). According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR), the sea water quality here is rated as Excellent.
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 217°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Lifeguard on duty, Sports & volleyball, Water sports, Beach bar / Café, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Aquapark / Inflatables, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier.
Latest official water test (2025-09-22 10:25:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22.5 °C.
In this bay / immediate vicinity lies Sidrište Uvala Valdibora (Rovinj) (Anchorage, capacity: 30 berths).
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IZOR FIELD PROFILE · INSTITUTE OF OCEANOGRAPHY AND FISHERIES
Beach profile and seabed characteristics
Verified field data from the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (Split).
Beach terrain type
Predominantly Pebble, Rocky.
Natural shade
Trees only
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Paved asphalt road · Parking: Free parking · Crowd: High crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
Authentic field photos of the bay
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📷 Main panorama
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Photo 5MICROBIOLOGICAL WATER QUALITY · EU DIRECTIVE 2006/7/EC & REGULATION NN 73/08
Laboratory water quality monitoring
Recorded seasonal laboratory tests (10 cycles) — Rating: Excellent.
BAY AMENITIES · INFRASTRUCTURE & FACILITIES
Amenities and facilities on site
Amenities recorded in official beach profile.
Exact count of recorded items on site:
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Frequently Asked Questions About AC Amarin - pješčana plaža
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for AC Amarin - pješčana plaža (Rovinj).
What is the sea water quality rating at AC Amarin - pješčana plaža beach in Rovinj? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #7100), the bathing water quality at AC Amarin - pješčana plaža is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2025-09-22 10:25:00), the measured sea temperature was 22.5 °C.
Which winds is AC Amarin - pješčana plaža bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
AC Amarin - pješčana plaža faces the open sea at a bearing of 217° (SW (Libeccio)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Bora (NE), while winds blowing directly from SW (Libeccio) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at AC Amarin - pješčana plaža? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at AC Amarin - pješčana plaža consists of: Pebble, Rocky. The seabed entry slope is Moderate slope (15–25°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Trees only. The swimming zone is approximately 200 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at AC Amarin - pješčana plaža? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Restaurant, Lifeguard on duty, Sports & volleyball, Water sports, Beach bar / Café, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Aquapark / Inflatables, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: Free parking.
Where is AC Amarin - pješčana plaža located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
AC Amarin - pješčana plaža is located in Rovinj, Istria, Croatia at GPS coordinates 45.10319° N, 13.61891° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: AC Amarin - Molo (176 m), AC Amarin - Ispod restorana (522 m), TN Valdaliso - Rt Barabiga (530 m).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near AC Amarin - pješčana plaža. Distances are straight-line measurements.
- AC Amarin - Molo
- AC Amarin - Ispod restorana
- TN Valdaliso - Rt Barabiga
- Val de Lesso
- De Castelan
- Uvala Porton Biondi