☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Kvarner & Islands · 🏝️ Lošinj Island · Mali Lošinj
AK Poljana - plaža
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About AK Poljana - plaža, Mali Lošinj
Beach AK Poljana - plaža is located in Mali Lošinj (Kvarner & Islands). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
AK Poljana - plaža · Mali Lošinj
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60° · NE (Bora)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 60°, direction NE (Bora); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Pebble · Concrete plateau
Seabed slope: gentle; natural shade: None; access: Paved asphalt road.
Good
Latest official water test (2026-09-22 09:50:00): rating "Good", sea temperature 23 °C.
6 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Lifeguard on duty, Beach bar / Café, Changing cabins, Showers, Camping site.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (60° 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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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Uvala Čikat - AK Čikat (2.5 km) → |
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Jugo / Sirocco (SE, 135°)
Warm SE wind bringing long sea swells
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🟡 Cross-shore | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Srebrna uvala (1.7 km) → |
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Maestral (NW, 315°)
Refreshing afternoon summer thermal breeze
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🟢 Sheltered (Calm) | Calm swimming directly in this cove |
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Lebić / Garbin (SW, 225°)
Southwesterly swell and coastal surf
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🟢 Sheltered (Calm) | Calm swimming directly in this cove |
AK Poljana - plaža is a coastal beach and bay situated in Mali Lošinj (Kvarner & Islands). 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 60°, direction NE (Bora); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Lifeguard on duty, Beach bar / Café, Changing cabins, Showers, Camping site.
Latest official water test (2026-09-22 09:50:00): rating "Good", sea temperature 23 °C.
METEO & MARINE GUIDE · OPEN-METEO MARINE & DHMZ
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 Pebble, Concrete plateau.
Natural shade
None
Water entry & depth
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Access, parking & crowds
Access: Paved asphalt road · Parking: Paid parking · Crowd: High crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
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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 AK Poljana - plaža
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for AK Poljana - plaža (Mali Lošinj).
What is the sea water quality rating at AK Poljana - plaža beach in Mali Lošinj? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #6260), the bathing water quality at AK Poljana - 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 09:50:00), the measured sea temperature was 23 °C.
Which winds is AK Poljana - plaža bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
AK Poljana - plaža faces the open sea at a bearing of 60° (NE (Bora)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Maestral (NW), while winds blowing directly from NE (Bora) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at AK Poljana - plaža? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at AK Poljana - plaža consists of: Pebble, Concrete plateau. The seabed entry slope is moderate, and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: None. The swimming zone is approximately 700 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at AK Poljana - plaža? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Restaurant, Lifeguard on duty, Beach bar / Café, Changing cabins, Showers, Camping site. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: Paid parking.
Where is AK Poljana - plaža located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
AK Poljana - plaža is located in Mali Lošinj (Lošinj Island), Kvarner & Islands, Croatia at GPS coordinates 44.55729° N, 14.44533° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Srebrna uvala (1.7 km), Kadin (2.3 km), Uvala Čikat - AK Čikat (2.5 km).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near AK Poljana - plaža. Distances are straight-line measurements.
- Srebrna uvala
- Kadin
- Uvala Čikat - AK Čikat
- Uvala Čikat - AK Kredo
- Uvala Čikat - Hotel Bellevue
- Čikat - uvala Blatina