☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Istria · Funtana
AC Istra - Plaža Istra
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About AC Istra - Plaža Istra, Funtana
Beach AC Istra - Plaža Istra is located in Funtana (Istria). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
AC Istra - Plaža Istra · Funtana
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214° · SW (Libeccio)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 214°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Concrete plateau · Rocky
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: Low shrubs & pine trees; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-22 08:13:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 24 °C.
8 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Lifeguard on duty, Wheelchair / ramp access, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (214° 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: AC Puntica - Prema ribarskoj luci (831 m) → |
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Maestral (NW, 315°)
Refreshing afternoon summer thermal breeze
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🟢 Sheltered (Calm) | Calm swimming directly in this cove |
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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 Istra - Plaža Istra is a coastal beach and bay situated in Funtana (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 214°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Lifeguard on duty, Wheelchair / ramp access, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier.
Latest official water test (2026-09-22 08:13:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 24 °C.
In this bay / immediate vicinity lies Marina Funtana (Marina, capacity: 180 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 Concrete plateau, Rocky.
Natural shade
Low shrubs & pine trees
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°).
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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Photo 2MICROBIOLOGICAL 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 Istra - Plaža Istra
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for AC Istra - Plaža Istra (Funtana).
What is the sea water quality rating at AC Istra - Plaža Istra beach in Funtana? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #7251), the bathing water quality at AC Istra - Plaža Istra is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2026-09-22 08:13:00), the measured sea temperature was 24 °C.
Which winds is AC Istra - Plaža Istra bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
AC Istra - Plaža Istra faces the open sea at a bearing of 214° (SW (Libeccio)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Bora (NE) and Maestral (NW), while winds blowing directly from SW (Libeccio) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at AC Istra - Plaža Istra? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at AC Istra - Plaža Istra consists of: Concrete plateau, Rocky. The seabed entry slope is Gentle slope (up to 15°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Low shrubs & pine trees. The swimming zone is approximately 500 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at AC Istra - Plaža Istra? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Lifeguard on duty, Wheelchair / ramp access, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: Free parking.
Where is AC Istra - Plaža Istra located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
AC Istra - Plaža Istra is located in Funtana, Istria, Croatia at GPS coordinates 45.17263° N, 13.59253° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: TN Funtana - Uvala Frnažine (273 m), AC Puntica - Prema ribarskoj luci (831 m), AC Valkanela - Uvala Valkanela (1.0 km).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near AC Istra - Plaža Istra. Distances are straight-line measurements.
- TN Funtana - Uvala Frnažine
- AC Puntica - Prema ribarskoj luci
- AC Valkanela - Uvala Valkanela
- AC Valkanela - Prema otocima Salamun
- AC Bijela uvala - Uvala Crljena zemlja
- AC Bijela uvala - Južni dio