☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Istria · Vrsar (Valkanela)
AC Valkanela - Uvala Valkanela
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About AC Valkanela - Uvala Valkanela, Vrsar
Beach AC Valkanela - Uvala Valkanela is located in Vrsar (Istria). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
AC Valkanela - Uvala Valkanela · Vrsar
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246° · SW (Libeccio)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 246°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Pebble · Concrete plateau
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: Low shrubs & pine trees; access: Footpath / Trail.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-10-01 11:40:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22.5 °C.
9 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Lifeguard on duty, Water sports, Wheelchair / ramp access, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (246° 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 | Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts |
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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 Valkanela - Uvala Valkanela 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 246°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Lifeguard on duty, Water sports, Wheelchair / ramp access, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier.
Latest official water test (2026-10-01 11:40:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22.5 °C.
In this bay / immediate vicinity lies Marina Funtana (Marina, capacity: 180 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, Concrete plateau.
Natural shade
Low shrubs & pine trees
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Footpath / Trail · 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 Valkanela - Uvala Valkanela
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for AC Valkanela - Uvala Valkanela (Vrsar).
What is the sea water quality rating at AC Valkanela - Uvala Valkanela beach in Vrsar? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #7084), the bathing water quality at AC Valkanela - Uvala Valkanela 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 11:40:00), the measured sea temperature was 22.5 °C.
Which winds is AC Valkanela - Uvala Valkanela bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
AC Valkanela - Uvala Valkanela faces the open sea at a bearing of 246° (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 Valkanela - Uvala Valkanela? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at AC Valkanela - Uvala Valkanela consists of: Pebble, Concrete plateau. The seabed entry slope is Gentle slope (up to 15°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Low shrubs & pine trees. The swimming zone is approximately 700 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at AC Valkanela - Uvala Valkanela? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Lifeguard on duty, Water sports, Wheelchair / ramp access, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier. Coastal access: Footpath / Trail; parking availability: Free parking.
Where is AC Valkanela - Uvala Valkanela located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
AC Valkanela - Uvala Valkanela is located in Vrsar, Istria, Croatia at GPS coordinates 45.16484° N, 13.59989° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: AC Valkanela - Prema otocima Salamun (308 m), TN Funtana - Uvala Frnažine (871 m), AC Istra - Plaža Istra (1.0 km).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near AC Valkanela - Uvala Valkanela. Distances are straight-line measurements.
- AC Valkanela - Prema otocima Salamun
- TN Funtana - Uvala Frnažine
- AC Istra - Plaža Istra
- AC Orsera - Plaža Vala
- Val de la fontana - Gradska plaža
- Montraker - Montraker