☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Istria · Banjole
Banjole - Odmaralište Centener
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Banjole - Odmaralište Centener, Banjole
Beach Banjole - Odmaralište Centener is located in Banjole (Istria). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Banjole - Odmaralište Centener · Banjole
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222° · SW (Libeccio)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 222°, direction SW (Libeccio); 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 (2025-09-26 09:06:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 24 °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 (222° 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: Banjole - Centener šumica (237 m) → |
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Maestral (NW, 315°)
Refreshing afternoon summer thermal breeze
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🟡 Cross-shore | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Banjole - Uvala (339 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 - Odmaralište Centener 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 222°, direction SW (Libeccio); 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 (2025-09-26 09:06:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 24 °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 - Odmaralište Centener
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Banjole - Odmaralište Centener (Banjole).
What is the sea water quality rating at Banjole - Odmaralište Centener beach in Banjole? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #7162), the bathing water quality at Banjole - Odmaralište Centener is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2025-09-26 09:06:00), the measured sea temperature was 24 °C.
Which winds is Banjole - Odmaralište Centener bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Banjole - Odmaralište Centener faces the open sea at a bearing of 222° (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 Banjole - Odmaralište Centener? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Banjole - Odmaralište Centener 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 - Odmaralište Centener? ▾
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 - Odmaralište Centener located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Banjole - Odmaralište Centener is located in Banjole, Istria, Croatia at GPS coordinates 44.82099° N, 13.85421° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Banjole - Centener šumica (237 m), Banjole - Uvala (339 m), AC Indije (756 m).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Banjole - Odmaralište Centener. Distances are straight-line measurements.
- Banjole - Centener šumica
- Banjole - Uvala
- AC Indije
- Fratarski otok - prema kopnu
- Hotel Histria - Ispod hotela
- Pješčana Uvala - Plaža