🧭 45.1227° N, 13.6230° E · Open sea: 239°
AC Valalta - Ispod aquagana beach in Rovinj (Istria) — Official cove photo & water quality
🏛️ Official IZOR monitoring · #7097 Water quality: Excellent

☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Istria · Rovinj (Valalta)

AC Valalta - Ispod aquagana

🏖️ Official swimming site 🧪 Seasonal samples: 40 🧭 Bay orientation: 239°
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS

About AC Valalta - Ispod aquagana, Rovinj

Beach AC Valalta - Ispod aquagana is located in Rovinj (Istria). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.

📍 BAY LOCATION & AERIAL VIEW

AC Valalta - Ispod aquagana · Rovinj

AC Valalta - Ispod aquagana (45.1227° N, 13.6230° E)

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COASTAL EXPOSURE

239° · SW (Libeccio)

The cove faces open sea at an angle of 239°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.

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TERRAIN & SHORE

Pebble · Paved stone

Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°); natural shade: Low shrubs & grass only; access: Paved asphalt road.

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OFFICIAL WATER MONITORING

Excellent

Latest official water test (2026-10-01 10:40:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22 °C.

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AMENITIES & FACILITIES

7 amenities recorded

Recorded amenities on location: Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Aquapark / Inflatables, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier.

📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility

Field data
Beach category Developed
Surface / Seabed Pebble, Paved stone
Vegetation & shade Low shrubs & grass only
Shore shape Sheltered cove / bay
Land slope Gentle slope (up to 15°)
Seabed slope Moderate slope (15–25°)
Access Paved asphalt road
Parking Free parking
Peak season crowd High crowd
Prevailing wind Northeast (Bora / NE)
Beach length 700 m
Beach width 20 m

🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (239° Bearing)

4-Wind Analysis
Adriatic Wind Cove Shelter Status Recommendation & Backup Cove
Bora / Bura (NE, 45°)
Gusty katabatic wind from the mainland
🟢 Sheltered (Calm) Calm swimming directly in this cove
Jugo / Sirocco (SE, 135°)
Warm SE wind bringing long sea swells
🟢 Sheltered (Calm) Calm swimming directly in this cove
Maestral (NW, 315°)
Refreshing afternoon summer thermal breeze
🟡 Cross-shore 🛡️ Sheltered backup: AC Koversada - Rt Fujaga (1.3 km) →
Lebić / Garbin (SW, 225°)
Southwesterly swell and coastal surf
🔴 Exposed (Waves) Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts
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PRACTICAL GUIDE & CONTEXT

AC Valalta - Ispod aquagana is a coastal beach and bay situated in Rovinj (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 239°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Aquapark / Inflatables, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier.

Latest official water test (2026-10-01 10:40:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22 °C.

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Sea conditions, wind and wind shelter

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✦ MULTI-DAY FORECAST

Multi-day wind shelter forecast at 14:00 for AC Valalta - Ispod aquagana

Tomorrow · 14:00 NW Maestral · 16 km/h (9 kt) 🛡️ 91% Sheltered
In 2 days NE Bura · 24 km/h (13 kt) 🛡️ 86% Sheltered
In 3 days SE Jugo · 20 km/h (11 kt) 〰️ 68% Moderate
In 4 days Calm · 7 km/h (4 kt) 🌊 95% Calm sea
In 5 days NW Maestral · 14 km/h (8 kt) 🛡️ 92% Ideal
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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).

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Official field monitoring of the Republic of Croatia Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (Split) · Sampling point #7097
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Surface and shore

Beach terrain type

Predominantly Pebble, Paved stone.

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Shade & pine woods

Natural shade

Low shrubs & grass only

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Seabed configuration

Water entry & depth

Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°).

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Access & atmosphere

Access, parking & crowds

Access: Paved asphalt road · Parking: Free parking · Crowd: High crowd

700 × 20 m 📐 Beach dimensions
23.97 °C 🌡️ Summer sea avg
34.3–39.3 ‰ 🧂 Salinity (‰)
49.1 cm 🌊 Tide range

OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED

Authentic field photos of the bay

Showing 4 official field photos taken by IZOR inspectors.

AC Valalta - Ispod aquagana, Rovinj — photo 1📷 Main panorama
AC Valalta - Ispod aquagana, Rovinj — photo 2Photo 2
AC Valalta - Ispod aquagana, Rovinj — photo 3Photo 3
AC Valalta - Ispod aquagana, Rovinj — photo 4Photo 4

MICROBIOLOGICAL 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.

☕ Beach bar / Café🛝 Children's playground🗑️ Waste bins / Trash cans🚿 Showers💦 Aquapark / Inflatables🪑 Promenade benches🪢 Swimmer safety barrier📋 Official beach profile
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Frequently Asked Questions About AC Valalta - Ispod aquagana

Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for AC Valalta - Ispod aquagana (Rovinj).

What is the sea water quality rating at AC Valalta - Ispod aquagana beach in Rovinj? ▾

According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #7097), the bathing water quality at AC Valalta - Ispod aquagana 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 10:40:00), the measured sea temperature was 22 °C.

Which winds is AC Valalta - Ispod aquagana bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾

AC Valalta - Ispod aquagana faces the open sea at a bearing of 239° (SW (Libeccio)). 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 SW (Libeccio) can create onshore waves.

What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at AC Valalta - Ispod aquagana? ▾

According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at AC Valalta - Ispod aquagana consists of: Pebble, Paved stone. 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 700 m long.

What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at AC Valalta - Ispod aquagana? ▾

Recorded facilities on site include: Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Aquapark / Inflatables, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: Free parking.

Where is AC Valalta - Ispod aquagana located and what beaches are nearby? ▾

AC Valalta - Ispod aquagana is located in Rovinj, Istria, Croatia at GPS coordinates 45.12268° N, 13.62297° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: AC Valalta - Uvala prema marini (337 m), AC Valalta - Rt Feliks (621 m), AC Koversada - Rt Fujaga (1.3 km).

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