☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Istria · Vodnjan (Barbariga)
Barbariga - Mandriol
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Barbariga - Mandriol, Vodnjan
Beach Barbariga - Mandriol is located in Vodnjan (Istria). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Barbariga - Mandriol · Vodnjan
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185° · S (Ostro)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 185°, direction S (Ostro); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Pebble · Rocky
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: Low shrubs & grass only; access: Unpaved gravel road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2025-09-25 08:15:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23.6 °C.
1 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Boat mooring.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (185° 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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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Peroj - Božinka (5.9 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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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts |
Barbariga - Mandriol is a coastal beach and bay situated in Vodnjan (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 185°, direction S (Ostro); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Boat mooring.
Latest official water test (2025-09-25 08:15:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23.6 °C.
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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, Rocky.
Natural shade
Low shrubs & grass only
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Unpaved gravel road · Crowd: High crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
Authentic field photos of the bay
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Photo 4MICROBIOLOGICAL 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 Barbariga - Mandriol
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Barbariga - Mandriol (Vodnjan).
What is the sea water quality rating at Barbariga - Mandriol beach in Vodnjan? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #7128), the bathing water quality at Barbariga - Mandriol is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2025-09-25 08:15:00), the measured sea temperature was 23.6 °C.
Which winds is Barbariga - Mandriol bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Barbariga - Mandriol faces the open sea at a bearing of 185° (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 Barbariga - Mandriol? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Barbariga - Mandriol consists of: Pebble, Rocky. The seabed entry slope is Gentle slope (up to 15°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Low shrubs & grass only. The swimming zone is approximately 500 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Barbariga - Mandriol? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Boat mooring. Coastal access: Unpaved gravel road; parking availability: in the vicinity.
Where is Barbariga - Mandriol located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Barbariga - Mandriol is located in Vodnjan, Istria, Croatia at GPS coordinates 44.98714° N, 13.73994° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Kolone - Uvala Sv. Jakov (2.8 km), Kolone - Uvala Sv. Pavao (4.4 km), Peroj - Božinka (5.9 km).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Barbariga - Mandriol. Distances are straight-line measurements.
- Kolone - Uvala Sv. Jakov
- Kolone - Uvala Sv. Pavao
- Peroj - Božinka
- Fažana - Sjever
- AC Veštar - Uvala sredina
- AC Veštar - Sjeverna strana uvale