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Banjole - Centener šumica
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About Banjole - Centener šumica, Banjole
Beach Banjole - Centener šumica is located in Banjole (Istria). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Banjole - Centener šumica · Banjole
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248° · W (Ponente)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 248°, direction W (Ponente); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Pebble · Rocky
Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°); natural shade: Trees only; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-10-02 09:10:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 21 °C.
10 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Lifeguard on duty, Sports & volleyball, Wheelchair / ramp access, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Waste bins / Trash cans, Auxiliary beach facility, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (248° 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 | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Banjole - Uvala (438 m) → |
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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 |
Banjole - Centener šumica is a coastal beach and bay situated in Banjole (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 248°, direction W (Ponente); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Lifeguard on duty, Sports & volleyball, Wheelchair / ramp access, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Waste bins / Trash cans, Auxiliary beach facility, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier.
Latest official water test (2026-10-02 09:10:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 21 °C.
In this bay / immediate vicinity lies Marina Veruda (Pula) (Marina, capacity: 630 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, Rocky.
Natural shade
Trees only
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°).
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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Photo 5MICROBIOLOGICAL 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 Banjole - Centener šumica
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Banjole - Centener šumica (Banjole).
What is the sea water quality rating at Banjole - Centener šumica beach in Banjole? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #7163), the bathing water quality at Banjole - Centener šumica is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2026-10-02 09:10:00), the measured sea temperature was 21 °C.
Which winds is Banjole - Centener šumica bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Banjole - Centener šumica faces the open sea at a bearing of 248° (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 Banjole - Centener šumica? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Banjole - Centener šumica consists of: Pebble, Rocky. The seabed entry slope is Moderate slope (15–25°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Trees only. The swimming zone is approximately 500 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Banjole - Centener šumica? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Restaurant, Lifeguard on duty, Sports & volleyball, Wheelchair / ramp access, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Waste bins / Trash cans, Auxiliary beach facility, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: Free parking.
Where is Banjole - Centener šumica located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Banjole - Centener šumica is located in Banjole, Istria, Croatia at GPS coordinates 44.81886° N, 13.85404° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Banjole - Odmaralište Centener (237 m), Banjole - Uvala (438 m), AC Indije (896 m).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Banjole - Centener šumica. Distances are straight-line measurements.
- Banjole - Odmaralište Centener
- Banjole - Uvala
- AC Indije
- Fratarski otok - prema kopnu
- Hotel Histria - Ispod hotela
- Pješčana Uvala - Plaža