☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Central Dalmatia · Stari Grad (Hvar)
Banj
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Banj, Starigrad
Beach Banj is located in Starigrad (Central Dalmatia). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Banj · Starigrad
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223° · SW (Libeccio)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 223°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Pebble · Concrete plateau
Seabed slope: gentle; natural shade: Low shrubs & pine trees; access: standard.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-21 07:10:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 24.1 °C.
6 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Water sports, Wheelchair / ramp access, Boat anchorage, Boat mooring, crpna.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (223° 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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🟡 Cross-shore | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Kupalište Lanterna (462 m) → |
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Maestral (NW, 315°)
Refreshing afternoon summer thermal breeze
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🟡 Cross-shore | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Kupalište Soline (8.1 km) → |
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Lebić / Garbin (SW, 225°)
Southwesterly swell and coastal surf
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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Uvala Maslinica (2.0 km) → |
Banj is a coastal beach and bay situated in Starigrad (Central Dalmatia). 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 223°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Water sports, Wheelchair / ramp access, Boat anchorage, Boat mooring, crpna.
Latest official water test (2026-09-21 07:10:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 24.1 °C.
In this bay / immediate vicinity lies Privez Stari Grad riva (Hvar) (Anchorage, capacity: 80 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 Pebble, Concrete plateau.
Natural shade
Low shrubs & pine trees
Water entry & depth
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Access, parking & crowds
Crowd: Low 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:
Accommodation near Banj
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Frequently Asked Questions About Banj
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Banj (Starigrad).
What is the sea water quality rating at Banj beach in Stari Grad? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #2120), the bathing water quality at Banj is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2026-09-21 07:10:00), the measured sea temperature was 24.1 °C.
Which winds is Banj bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Banj faces the open sea at a bearing of 223° (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 Banj? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Banj consists of: Pebble, Concrete plateau. The seabed entry slope is moderate, and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Low shrubs & pine trees.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Banj? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Restaurant, Water sports, Wheelchair / ramp access, Boat anchorage, Boat mooring, crpna. Coastal access: standard coastal access; parking availability: in the vicinity.
Where is Banj located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Banj is located in Stari Grad, Central Dalmatia, Croatia at GPS coordinates 43.18601° N, 16.58997° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Kupalište Lanterna (462 m), Hotel Arkada (530 m), Uvala Maslinica (2.0 km).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Banj. Distances are straight-line measurements.