☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Istria · Banjole
Banjole - Uvala
Loading verdict…
Aligning wind direction, wave height, and coastal relief.
BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Banjole - Uvala, Banjole
Beach Banjole - Uvala is located in Banjole (Istria). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Banjole - Uvala · Banjole
Interactive map loads as you scroll…
197° · S (Ostro)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 197°, direction S (Ostro); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Rocky
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: None; access: Footpath / Trail.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-10-02 09:15:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 21 °C.
Natural cove
No commercial beach infrastructure recorded for this location.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (197° Bearing)
4-Wind Analysis| Adriatic Wind | Cove Shelter Status | Recommendation & Backup Cove |
|---|---|---|
|
Bora / Bura (NE, 45°)
Gusty katabatic wind from the mainland
|
🟢 Sheltered (Calm) | Calm swimming directly in this cove |
|
Jugo / Sirocco (SE, 135°)
Warm SE wind bringing long sea swells
|
🔴 Exposed (Waves) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Banjole - Centener šumica (438 m) → |
|
Maestral (NW, 315°)
Refreshing afternoon summer thermal breeze
|
🟢 Sheltered (Calm) | Calm swimming directly in this cove |
|
Lebić / Garbin (SW, 225°)
Southwesterly swell and coastal surf
|
🔴 Exposed (Waves) | Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts |
Banjole - Uvala 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 197°, direction S (Ostro); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. No commercial beach infrastructure recorded for this location.
Latest official water test (2026-10-02 09:15:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 21 °C.
In this bay / immediate vicinity lies Marina Veruda (Pula) (Marina, capacity: 630 berths).
⚓ Open Nautical Pilot & Shelter Guide →METEO & MARINE GUIDE · OPEN-METEO MARINE & DHMZ
Sea conditions, wind and wind shelter
Fetching meteorological and oceanographic models for coordinates 44.82155, 13.84998…
Click an hour to see expected wind and waves today
Multi-day wind shelter forecast at 14:00 for Banjole - Uvala
Loading wind shelter assessment…
Checking wave models, wind speed, and direction relative to coastal relief.
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 Rocky.
Natural shade
None
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Footpath / Trail · Parking: No parking · Crowd: High crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
Authentic field photos of the bay
Showing 2 official field photos taken by IZOR inspectors.
📷 Main panorama
Photo 2MICROBIOLOGICAL 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 Banjole - Uvala
Search apartments, holiday homes and hotels in Banjole within 5 km of this bay.
Boat tours and activities at Banjole - Uvala
Book boat rentals, full-day boat tours, snorkeling, kayaking, and SUP excursions in Banjole and nearby bays.
Rental cars for Banjole & access to Banjole - Uvala
Compare affordable car rental deals from top providers at the nearest airport or transit hub to reach Banjole - Uvala and secluded coves with maximum flexibility.
Frequently Asked Questions About Banjole - Uvala
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Banjole - Uvala (Banjole).
What is the sea water quality rating at Banjole - Uvala beach in Banjole? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #7161), the bathing water quality at Banjole - Uvala 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 09:15:00), the measured sea temperature was 21 °C.
Which winds is Banjole - Uvala bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Banjole - Uvala faces the open sea at a bearing of 197° (S (Ostro)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Bora (NE) and Maestral (NW), while winds blowing directly from S (Ostro) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Banjole - Uvala? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Banjole - Uvala consists of: Rocky. The seabed entry slope is Gentle slope (up to 15°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: None. The swimming zone is approximately 330 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Banjole - Uvala? ▾
No commercial beach infrastructure is recorded for this point — it is an unspoiled natural cove. Coastal access: Footpath / Trail; parking availability: No parking.
Where is Banjole - Uvala located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Banjole - Uvala is located in Banjole, Istria, Croatia at GPS coordinates 44.82155° N, 13.84998° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Banjole - Odmaralište Centener (339 m), Banjole - Centener šumica (438 m), AC Indije (459 m).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Banjole - Uvala. Distances are straight-line measurements.
- Banjole - Odmaralište Centener
- Banjole - Centener šumica
- AC Indije
- Fratarski otok - prema kopnu
- Hotel Histria - Ispod hotela
- Punta Verudela - Kod aquagana