☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Istria · Raša (Sv. Marina)
AC Marina - Crkvica
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About AC Marina - Crkvica, Raša
Beach AC Marina - Crkvica is located in Raša (Istria). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
AC Marina - Crkvica · Raša
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117° · SE (Sirocco)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 117°, direction SE (Sirocco); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Pebble · Rocky
Seabed slope: Steep drop-off (over 25°); natural shade: Low shrubs & grass only; access: Unpaved gravel road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-10-01 09:25:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 21 °C.
Natural cove
No commercial beach infrastructure recorded for this location.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (117° 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: Hotel Lanterna - Ispod hotela (zapad) (4.6 km) → |
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Jugo / Sirocco (SE, 135°)
Warm SE wind bringing long sea swells
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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts |
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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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🟢 Sheltered (Calm) | Calm swimming directly in this cove |
AC Marina - Crkvica is a coastal beach and bay situated in Raša (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 117°, direction SE (Sirocco); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. No commercial beach infrastructure recorded for this location.
Latest official water test (2026-10-01 09:25:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 21 °C.
In this bay / immediate vicinity lies Sidrište Uvala Sveta Marina (Anchorage, capacity: 20 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
Low shrubs & grass only
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Steep drop-off (over 25°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Unpaved gravel road · Parking: Free parking · Crowd: Low crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
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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 Marina - Crkvica
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for AC Marina - Crkvica (Raša).
What is the sea water quality rating at AC Marina - Crkvica beach in Raša? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #7203), the bathing water quality at AC Marina - Crkvica is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2026-10-01 09:25:00), the measured sea temperature was 21 °C.
Which winds is AC Marina - Crkvica bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
AC Marina - Crkvica faces the open sea at a bearing of 117° (SE (Sirocco)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Maestral (NW), while winds blowing directly from SE (Sirocco) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at AC Marina - Crkvica? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at AC Marina - Crkvica consists of: Pebble, Rocky. The seabed entry slope is Steep drop-off (over 25°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Low shrubs & grass only. The swimming zone is approximately 110 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at AC Marina - Crkvica? ▾
No commercial beach infrastructure is recorded for this point — it is an unspoiled natural cove. Coastal access: Unpaved gravel road; parking availability: Free parking.
Where is AC Marina - Crkvica located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
AC Marina - Crkvica is located in Raša, Istria, Croatia at GPS coordinates 45.03111° N, 14.16058° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: AC Marina - Pozicija II (239 m), AC Marina - Uvala (399 m), TN Ravni - Pozicija I (3.8 km).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near AC Marina - Crkvica. Distances are straight-line measurements.
- AC Marina - Pozicija II
- AC Marina - Uvala
- TN Ravni - Pozicija I
- TN Ravni - Pozicija II
- Hotel Lanterna - Ispod hotela (zapad)
- Hotel St. Andrea - Ispod hotela