☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Istria · Pula (Stoja)
AC Stoja - Prema Valovinama
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About AC Stoja - Prema Valovinama, Pula
Beach AC Stoja - Prema Valovinama is located in Pula (Istria). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
AC Stoja - Prema Valovinama · Pula
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235° · SW (Libeccio)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 235°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Rocky
Seabed slope: Steep drop-off (over 25°); natural shade: Low shrubs & grass only; access: Footpath / Trail.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-10-02 10:45:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 21 °C.
5 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Camping site.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (235° 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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🟡 Cross-shore | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Valovine (234 m) → |
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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 Stoja - Prema Valovinama is a coastal beach and bay situated in Pula (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 235°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Camping site.
Latest official water test (2026-10-02 10:45:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 21 °C.
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Sea conditions, wind and wind shelter
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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 Rocky.
Natural shade
Low shrubs & grass only
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Steep drop-off (over 25°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Footpath / Trail · Parking: No 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 Stoja - Prema Valovinama
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for AC Stoja - Prema Valovinama (Pula).
What is the sea water quality rating at AC Stoja - Prema Valovinama beach in Pula? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #7141), the bathing water quality at AC Stoja - Prema Valovinama is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2026-10-02 10:45:00), the measured sea temperature was 21 °C.
Which winds is AC Stoja - Prema Valovinama bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
AC Stoja - Prema Valovinama faces the open sea at a bearing of 235° (SW (Libeccio)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Bora (NE), while winds blowing directly from SW (Libeccio) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at AC Stoja - Prema Valovinama? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at AC Stoja - Prema Valovinama consists of: 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 210 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at AC Stoja - Prema Valovinama? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Camping site. Coastal access: Footpath / Trail; parking availability: No parking.
Where is AC Stoja - Prema Valovinama located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
AC Stoja - Prema Valovinama is located in Pula, Istria, Croatia at GPS coordinates 44.85817° N, 13.81093° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: AC Stoja - Prema pučini (220 m), Valovine (234 m), Stoja - Gradska plaža (497 m).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near AC Stoja - Prema Valovinama. Distances are straight-line measurements.
- AC Stoja - Prema pučini
- Valovine
- Stoja - Gradska plaža
- AC Stoja - Prema gradskoj plaži
- Stoja - Naselje Zelenika
- Valkane - Sredina uvale