☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Istria · Raša (Sv. Marina)
AC Marina - Uvala
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About AC Marina - Uvala, Raša
Beach AC Marina - Uvala is located in Raša (Istria). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
AC Marina - Uvala · Raša
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110° · E (Levante)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 110°, direction E (Levante); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Pebble · Rocky
Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°); natural shade: Low shrubs & grass only; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-10-01 09:36:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 21 °C.
2 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Beach bar / Café, Waste bins / Trash cans.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (110° 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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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Hotel Lanterna - Ispod hotela (zapad) (4.5 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 - Uvala 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 110°, direction E (Levante); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Beach bar / Café, Waste bins / Trash cans.
Latest official water test (2026-10-01 09:36:00): 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: Moderate slope (15–25°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Paved asphalt road · Parking: Free parking · Crowd: High 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 - Uvala
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for AC Marina - Uvala (Raša).
What is the sea water quality rating at AC Marina - Uvala beach in Raša? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #7205), the bathing water quality at AC Marina - Uvala 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 09:36:00), the measured sea temperature was 21 °C.
Which winds is AC Marina - Uvala bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
AC Marina - Uvala faces the open sea at a bearing of 110° (E (Levante)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Maestral (NW), while winds blowing directly from E (Levante) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at AC Marina - Uvala? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at AC Marina - Uvala consists of: Pebble, Rocky. The seabed entry slope is Moderate slope (15–25°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Low shrubs & grass only. The swimming zone is approximately 500 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at AC Marina - Uvala? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Beach bar / Café, Waste bins / Trash cans. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: Free parking.
Where is AC Marina - Uvala located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
AC Marina - Uvala is located in Raša, Istria, Croatia at GPS coordinates 45.03300° N, 14.15627° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: AC Marina - Pozicija II (182 m), AC Marina - Crkvica (399 m), TN Ravni - Pozicija I (4.1 km).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near AC Marina - Uvala. Distances are straight-line measurements.
- AC Marina - Pozicija II
- AC Marina - Crkvica
- TN Ravni - Pozicija I
- TN Ravni - Pozicija II
- Hotel Lanterna - Ispod hotela (zapad)
- Hotel St. Andrea - Ispod hotela