☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Istria · Funtana (Zelena laguna)
AC Zelena Laguna - Plaža
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About AC Zelena Laguna - Plaža, Funtana
Beach AC Zelena Laguna - Plaža is located in Funtana (Istria). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
AC Zelena Laguna - Plaža · Funtana
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251° · W (Ponente)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 251°, direction W (Ponente); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Paved stone · Rocky
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: Low shrubs & pine trees; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-22 08:33:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 24 °C.
7 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Lifeguard on duty, Wheelchair / ramp access, Beach bar / Café, Changing cabins, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Promenade benches.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (251° 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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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts |
AC Zelena Laguna - Plaža is a coastal beach and bay situated in Funtana (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 251°, direction W (Ponente); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Lifeguard on duty, Wheelchair / ramp access, Beach bar / Café, Changing cabins, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Promenade benches.
Latest official water test (2026-09-22 08:33:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 24 °C.
In this bay / immediate vicinity lies Marina Funtana (Marina, capacity: 180 berths).
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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 Paved stone, Rocky.
Natural shade
Low shrubs & pine trees
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°).
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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📷 Main panorama
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Photo 4MICROBIOLOGICAL 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 Zelena Laguna - Plaža
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for AC Zelena Laguna - Plaža (Funtana).
What is the sea water quality rating at AC Zelena Laguna - Plaža beach in Funtana? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #7224), the bathing water quality at AC Zelena Laguna - Plaža is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2026-09-22 08:33:00), the measured sea temperature was 24 °C.
Which winds is AC Zelena Laguna - Plaža bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
AC Zelena Laguna - Plaža faces the open sea at a bearing of 251° (W (Ponente)). 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 W (Ponente) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at AC Zelena Laguna - Plaža? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at AC Zelena Laguna - Plaža consists of: Paved stone, Rocky. 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 350 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at AC Zelena Laguna - Plaža? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Lifeguard on duty, Wheelchair / ramp access, Beach bar / Café, Changing cabins, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Promenade benches. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: Free parking.
Where is AC Zelena Laguna - Plaža located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
AC Zelena Laguna - Plaža is located in Funtana, Istria, Croatia at GPS coordinates 45.19392° N, 13.58311° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Hotel Delfin - Ispod hotela (229 m), AC Bijela uvala - Sjeverni dio (551 m), Debeli rt - Plaža (578 m).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near AC Zelena Laguna - Plaža. Distances are straight-line measurements.
- Hotel Delfin - Ispod hotela
- AC Bijela uvala - Sjeverni dio
- Debeli rt - Plaža
- AC Bijela uvala - Južni dio
- Hoteli Lotos - Ispod hotela
- Hotel Parentium - Restoran Villa Romana