☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Istria · Tar-Vabriga (Lanterna)
AC Lanterna - Plaža Valeta
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About AC Lanterna - Plaža Valeta, Tar-Vabriga
Beach AC Lanterna - Plaža Valeta is located in Tar-Vabriga (Istria). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
AC Lanterna - Plaža Valeta · Tar-Vabriga
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307° · NW (Maestral)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 307°, direction NW (Maestral); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Concrete plateau · Pebble
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: Trees only; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2025-09-25 11:10:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22.5 °C.
10 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Lifeguard on duty, Water sports, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Auxiliary beach facility, Promenade benches.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (307° 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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🟡 Cross-shore | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: TN Solaris - Plaža Galeb (1.2 km) → |
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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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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts |
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Lebić / Garbin (SW, 225°)
Southwesterly swell and coastal surf
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🟡 Cross-shore | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Lanterna - Uvala Valeta - sport (598 m) → |
AC Lanterna - Plaža Valeta is a coastal beach and bay situated in Tar-Vabriga (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 307°, direction NW (Maestral); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Lifeguard on duty, Water sports, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Auxiliary beach facility, Promenade benches.
Latest official water test (2025-09-25 11:10:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22.5 °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 Concrete plateau, Pebble.
Natural shade
Trees only
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 6MICROBIOLOGICAL 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 Lanterna - Plaža Valeta
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for AC Lanterna - Plaža Valeta (Tar-Vabriga).
What is the sea water quality rating at AC Lanterna - Plaža Valeta beach in Tar-Vabriga? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #7243), the bathing water quality at AC Lanterna - Plaža Valeta 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 11:10:00), the measured sea temperature was 22.5 °C.
Which winds is AC Lanterna - Plaža Valeta bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
AC Lanterna - Plaža Valeta faces the open sea at a bearing of 307° (NW (Maestral)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Sirocco / Jugo (SE), while winds blowing directly from NW (Maestral) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at AC Lanterna - Plaža Valeta? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at AC Lanterna - Plaža Valeta consists of: Concrete plateau, Pebble. The seabed entry slope is Gentle slope (up to 15°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Trees only. The swimming zone is approximately 530 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at AC Lanterna - Plaža Valeta? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Restaurant, Lifeguard on duty, Water sports, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Auxiliary beach facility, Promenade benches. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: Free parking.
Where is AC Lanterna - Plaža Valeta located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
AC Lanterna - Plaža Valeta is located in Tar-Vabriga, Istria, Croatia at GPS coordinates 45.29829° N, 13.58924° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Lanterna - Uvala Valeta - sport (598 m), Lanterna - Debeli rt (1.1 km), TN Solaris - Plaža Galeb (1.2 km).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near AC Lanterna - Plaža Valeta. Distances are straight-line measurements.
- Lanterna - Uvala Valeta - sport
- Lanterna - Debeli rt
- TN Solaris - Plaža Galeb
- TN Solaris - Uvala pod Ravnice
- TN Lanterna - Plaža Crnika
- Lanterna - Rt Zub