☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Istria · Vrsar
AC Orsera - Plaža Vala
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About AC Orsera - Plaža Vala, Vrsar
Beach AC Orsera - Plaža Vala is located in Vrsar (Istria). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
AC Orsera - Plaža Vala · Vrsar
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304° · NW (Maestral)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 304°, direction NW (Maestral); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Concrete plateau · Rocky
Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°); natural shade: Low shrubs & pine trees; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2025-09-22 11:20:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23 °C.
7 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Lifeguard on duty, Water sports, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (304° 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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🔴 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 | Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts |
AC Orsera - Plaža Vala is a coastal beach and bay situated in Vrsar (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 304°, direction NW (Maestral); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Lifeguard on duty, Water sports, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier.
Latest official water test (2025-09-22 11:20:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23 °C.
In this bay / immediate vicinity lies Marina Vrsar (Marina, capacity: 200 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: Moderate slope (15–25°).
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 Orsera - Plaža Vala
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for AC Orsera - Plaža Vala (Vrsar).
What is the sea water quality rating at AC Orsera - Plaža Vala beach in Vrsar? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #7248), the bathing water quality at AC Orsera - Plaža Vala is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2025-09-22 11:20:00), the measured sea temperature was 23 °C.
Which winds is AC Orsera - Plaža Vala bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
AC Orsera - Plaža Vala faces the open sea at a bearing of 304° (NW (Maestral)). 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 NW (Maestral) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at AC Orsera - Plaža Vala? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at AC Orsera - Plaža Vala consists of: Concrete plateau, Rocky. The seabed entry slope is Moderate slope (15–25°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Low shrubs & pine trees. The swimming zone is approximately 300 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at AC Orsera - Plaža Vala? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Restaurant, Lifeguard on duty, Water sports, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: Free parking.
Where is AC Orsera - Plaža Vala located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
AC Orsera - Plaža Vala is located in Vrsar, Istria, Croatia at GPS coordinates 45.15595° N, 13.60670° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Val de la fontana - Gradska plaža (318 m), AC Valkanela - Prema otocima Salamun (830 m), Montraker - Montraker (832 m).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near AC Orsera - Plaža Vala. Distances are straight-line measurements.
- Val de la fontana - Gradska plaža
- AC Valkanela - Prema otocima Salamun
- Montraker - Montraker
- AC Valkanela - Uvala Valkanela
- TN Belveder - Hotel Panorama
- AC Portosole - Uvala Brižine