☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Istria · Barban
Barban - Blaz
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Barban - Blaz, Barban
Beach Barban - Blaz is located in Barban (Istria). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Barban - Blaz · Barban
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109° · E (Levante)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 109°, direction E (Levante); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Rocky · Pebble
Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°); natural shade: Low shrubs & grass only; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-10-01 13:10:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 21.8 °C.
1 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Boat mooring.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (109° 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: Get (1.9 km) → |
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Jugo / Sirocco (SE, 135°)
Warm SE wind bringing long sea swells
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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Get (1.9 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 |
Barban - Blaz is a coastal beach and bay situated in Barban (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 109°, direction E (Levante); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Boat mooring.
Latest official water test (2026-10-01 13:10:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 21.8 °C.
In this bay / immediate vicinity lies Privez Trget (Raški zaljev) (Anchorage, capacity: 20 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 Rocky, Pebble.
Natural shade
Low shrubs & grass only
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Paved asphalt road · Parking: Free parking · Crowd: Low 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 Barban - Blaz
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Barban - Blaz (Barban).
What is the sea water quality rating at Barban - Blaz beach in Barban? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #7259), the bathing water quality at Barban - Blaz is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2026-10-01 13:10:00), the measured sea temperature was 21.8 °C.
Which winds is Barban - Blaz bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Barban - Blaz faces the open sea at a bearing of 109° (E (Levante)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Maestral (NW), while winds blowing directly from E (Levante) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Barban - Blaz? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Barban - Blaz consists of: Rocky, Pebble. The seabed entry slope is Moderate slope (15–25°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Low shrubs & grass only. The swimming zone is approximately 400 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Barban - Blaz? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Boat mooring. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: Free parking.
Where is Barban - Blaz located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Barban - Blaz is located in Barban, Istria, Croatia at GPS coordinates 45.00672° N, 14.04154° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Get (1.9 km), AC Tunarica - Lijeva strana uvale (5.9 km), Pripanji (7.1 km).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Barban - Blaz. Distances are straight-line measurements.
- Get
- AC Tunarica - Lijeva strana uvale
- Pripanji
- Duga Uvala - Hotel Croatia
- AC Marina - Uvala
- AC Marina - Pozicija II