☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Dubrovnik Region · 🏝️ Korčula Island · Lumbarda (Korčula)
Bilin žal
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About Bilin žal, Lumbarda
Beach Bilin žal is located in Lumbarda (Dubrovnik Region). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Bilin žal · Lumbarda
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35° · NE (Bora)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 35°, direction NE (Bora); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Sandy · Rocky
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: None; access: Paved asphalt road.
Sufficient
Latest official water test (2025-09-25 09:10:00): rating "Sufficient", sea temperature 23 °C.
3 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Restrooms / Toilets, Parking available.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (35° 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: Uvala Pržina (500 m) → |
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Jugo / Sirocco (SE, 135°)
Warm SE wind bringing long sea swells
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🟢 Sheltered (Calm) | Calm swimming directly in this cove |
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Maestral (NW, 315°)
Refreshing afternoon summer thermal breeze
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🟡 Cross-shore | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Uvala Pržina (500 m) → |
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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 |
Bilin žal is a coastal beach and bay situated in Lumbarda (Dubrovnik Region). 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 35°, direction NE (Bora); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Restrooms / Toilets, Parking available.
Latest official water test (2025-09-25 09:10:00): rating "Sufficient", sea temperature 23 °C.
In this bay / immediate vicinity lies Marina Lumbarda (Korčula) (Marina, capacity: 115 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 Sandy, Rocky.
Natural shade
None
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Paved asphalt road · Parking: Free parking · Crowd: High crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
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📷 Main panoramaMICROBIOLOGICAL WATER QUALITY · EU DIRECTIVE 2006/7/EC & REGULATION NN 73/08
Laboratory water quality monitoring
Recorded seasonal laboratory tests (10 cycles) — Rating: Excellent.
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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 Bilin žal
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Bilin žal (Lumbarda).
What is the sea water quality rating at Bilin žal beach in Lumbarda? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #1056), the bathing water quality at Bilin žal 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 09:10:00), the measured sea temperature was 23 °C.
Which winds is Bilin žal bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Bilin žal faces the open sea at a bearing of 35° (NE (Bora)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from offshore winds blowing from the hinterland, while winds blowing directly from NE (Bora) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Bilin žal? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Bilin žal consists of: Sandy, 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 490 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Bilin žal? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Restaurant, Restrooms / Toilets, Parking available. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: Free parking.
Where is Bilin žal located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Bilin žal is located in Lumbarda (Korčula Island), Dubrovnik Region, Croatia at GPS coordinates 42.92220° N, 17.18445° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Uvala Pržina (500 m), Uvala Tatinja (645 m), Badija (3.7 km).
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