☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Kvarner & Islands · 🏝️ Cres Island · Cres
Beli
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Beli, Cres
Beach Beli is located in Cres (Kvarner & Islands). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Beli · Cres
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95° · E (Levante)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 95°, direction E (Levante); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Pebble
Seabed slope: gentle; natural shade: None; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2025-09-22 07:00:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23 °C.
11 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Sports & volleyball, Diving center, Beach bar / Café, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Fast food / Bistro, Parking available, Pier / Jetty, Camping site.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (95° 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) | Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts |
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Jugo / Sirocco (SE, 135°)
Warm SE wind bringing long sea swells
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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Porozina - plaža (6.2 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 |
Beli is a coastal beach and bay situated in Cres (Kvarner & Islands). 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 95°, direction E (Levante); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Sports & volleyball, Diving center, Beach bar / Café, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Fast food / Bistro, Parking available, Pier / Jetty, Camping site.
Latest official water test (2025-09-22 07:00:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23 °C.
METEO & MARINE GUIDE · OPEN-METEO MARINE & DHMZ
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.
Natural shade
None
Water entry & depth
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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 6MICROBIOLOGICAL WATER QUALITY · EU DIRECTIVE 2006/7/EC & REGULATION NN 73/08
Laboratory water quality monitoring
Recorded seasonal laboratory tests (9 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 Beli
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Beli (Cres).
What is the sea water quality rating at Beli beach in Cres? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #6301), the bathing water quality at Beli is rated "Excellent" based on 39 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2025-09-22 07:00:00), the measured sea temperature was 23 °C.
Which winds is Beli bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Beli faces the open sea at a bearing of 95° (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 Beli? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Beli consists of: Pebble. The seabed entry slope is moderate, and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: None. The swimming zone is approximately 100 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Beli? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Restaurant, Sports & volleyball, Diving center, Beach bar / Café, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Fast food / Bistro, Parking available, Pier / Jetty, Camping site. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: Free parking.
Where is Beli located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Beli is located in Cres (Cres Island), Kvarner & Islands, Croatia at GPS coordinates 45.10712° N, 14.35761° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Porozina - plaža (6.2 km), kampa Glavotok (6.8 km), Porat - Hotel Pinia (10.6 km).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Beli. Distances are straight-line measurements.