☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Istria · Fažana (Valbandon)
AC Bi Village - Plaža Bival
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About AC Bi Village - Plaža Bival, Fažana
Beach AC Bi Village - Plaža Bival is located in Fažana (Istria). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
AC Bi Village - Plaža Bival · Fažana
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245° · SW (Libeccio)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 245°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Pebble · Rocky
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: None; access: Footpath / Trail.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2025-09-25 11:45:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 24 °C.
9 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Lifeguard on duty, Water sports, Wheelchair / ramp access, Beach bar / Café, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Showers, Auxiliary beach facility.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (245° 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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🟢 Sheltered (Calm) | Calm swimming directly in this cove |
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Maestral (NW, 315°)
Refreshing afternoon summer thermal breeze
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🟡 Cross-shore | Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts |
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Lebić / Garbin (SW, 225°)
Southwesterly swell and coastal surf
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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Nacionalni park Brijuni - Centralna plaža - drveni molo (2.0 km) → |
AC Bi Village - Plaža Bival is a coastal beach and bay situated in Fažana (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 245°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Lifeguard on duty, Water sports, Wheelchair / ramp access, Beach bar / Café, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Showers, Auxiliary beach facility.
Latest official water test (2025-09-25 11:45:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 24 °C.
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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
None
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Footpath / Trail · Parking: Free parking · Crowd: High crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
Authentic field photos of the bay
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Photo 4MICROBIOLOGICAL 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 Bi Village - Plaža Bival
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for AC Bi Village - Plaža Bival (Fažana).
What is the sea water quality rating at AC Bi Village - Plaža Bival beach in Fažana? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #7238), the bathing water quality at AC Bi Village - Plaža Bival is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2025-09-25 11:45:00), the measured sea temperature was 24 °C.
Which winds is AC Bi Village - Plaža Bival bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
AC Bi Village - Plaža Bival faces the open sea at a bearing of 245° (SW (Libeccio)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Bora (NE) and Sirocco / Jugo (SE), while winds blowing directly from SW (Libeccio) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at AC Bi Village - Plaža Bival? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at AC Bi Village - Plaža Bival consists of: Pebble, Rocky. The seabed entry slope is Gentle slope (up to 15°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: None. The swimming zone is approximately 900 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at AC Bi Village - Plaža Bival? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Restaurant, Lifeguard on duty, Water sports, Wheelchair / ramp access, Beach bar / Café, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Showers, Auxiliary beach facility. Coastal access: Footpath / Trail; parking availability: Free parking.
Where is AC Bi Village - Plaža Bival located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
AC Bi Village - Plaža Bival is located in Fažana, Istria, Croatia at GPS coordinates 44.91519° N, 13.80338° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Valbandon - Plaža (460 m), Fažana - Dječje igralište (942 m), Hidrobaza (1.6 km).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near AC Bi Village - Plaža Bival. Distances are straight-line measurements.
- Valbandon - Plaža
- Fažana - Dječje igralište
- Hidrobaza
- Fažana - Sjever
- Nacionalni park Brijuni - Centralna plaža - drveni molo
- Puntižela - Monte Cristo Beach