🧭 45.3493° N, 14.3411° E · Open sea: 211°
Bivio - Kostanj, plaža za invalide beach in Rijeka (Kvarner & Islands) — Official cove photo & water quality
🏛️ Official IZOR monitoring · #6063 Water quality: Excellent

☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Kvarner & Islands · Rijeka

Bivio - Kostanj, plaža za invalide

🏖️ Official swimming site 🧪 Seasonal samples: 40 🧭 Bay orientation: 211°
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS

About Bivio - Kostanj, plaža za invalide, Rijeka

Beach Bivio - Kostanj, plaža za invalide is located in Rijeka (Kvarner & Islands). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.

📍 BAY LOCATION & AERIAL VIEW

Bivio - Kostanj, plaža za invalide · Rijeka

Bivio - Kostanj, plaža za invalide (45.3493° N, 14.3411° E)

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COASTAL EXPOSURE

211° · SW (Libeccio)

The cove faces open sea at an angle of 211°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.

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TERRAIN & SHORE

Concrete plateau

Seabed slope: gentle; natural shade: Low shrubs & pine trees; access: Unpaved gravel road.

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OFFICIAL WATER MONITORING

Excellent

Latest official water test (2026-09-21 08:35:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22.3 °C.

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AMENITIES & FACILITIES

5 amenities recorded

Recorded amenities on location: Wheelchair / ramp access, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Auxiliary beach facility.

📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility

Field data
Beach category Developed
Surface / Seabed Concrete plateau
Vegetation & shade Low shrubs & pine trees
Shore shape Sheltered cove / bay
Access Unpaved gravel road
Parking Free parking
Peak season crowd High crowd
Prevailing wind North (Bora / N)
Beach length 115 m

🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (211° 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
🟡 Cross-shore Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts
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
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PRACTICAL GUIDE & CONTEXT

Bivio - Kostanj, plaža za invalide is a coastal beach and bay situated in Rijeka (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 211°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Wheelchair / ramp access, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Auxiliary beach facility.

Latest official water test (2026-09-21 08:35:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22.3 °C.

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✦ MULTI-DAY FORECAST

Multi-day wind shelter forecast at 14:00 for Bivio - Kostanj, plaža za invalide

Tomorrow · 14:00 NW Maestral · 16 km/h (9 kt) 🛡️ 91% Sheltered
In 2 days NE Bura · 24 km/h (13 kt) 🛡️ 86% Sheltered
In 3 days SE Jugo · 20 km/h (11 kt) 〰️ 68% Moderate
In 4 days Calm · 7 km/h (4 kt) 🌊 95% Calm sea
In 5 days NW Maestral · 14 km/h (8 kt) 🛡️ 92% Ideal
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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).

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Official field monitoring of the Republic of Croatia Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (Split) · Sampling point #6063
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Surface and shore

Beach terrain type

Predominantly Concrete plateau.

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Shade & pine woods

Natural shade

Low shrubs & pine trees

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Seabed configuration

Water entry & depth

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Access & atmosphere

Access, parking & crowds

Access: Unpaved gravel road · Parking: Free parking · Crowd: High crowd

115 × ? m 📐 Beach dimensions
22.74 °C 🌡️ Summer sea avg
31.1–38.7 ‰ 🧂 Salinity (‰)
38.7 cm 🌊 Tide range

OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED

Authentic field photos of the bay

Showing 6 official field photos taken by IZOR inspectors.

Bivio - Kostanj, plaža za invalide, Rijeka — photo 1📷 Main panorama
Bivio - Kostanj, plaža za invalide, Rijeka — photo 2Photo 2
Bivio - Kostanj, plaža za invalide, Rijeka — photo 3Photo 3
Bivio - Kostanj, plaža za invalide, Rijeka — photo 4Photo 4
Bivio - Kostanj, plaža za invalide, Rijeka — photo 5Photo 5
Bivio - Kostanj, plaža za invalide, Rijeka — photo 6Photo 6

MICROBIOLOGICAL 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.

♿ Wheelchair / ramp access🚻 Restrooms / Toilets🗑️ Waste bins / Trash cans🚿 Showers🏠 Auxiliary beach facility📋 Official beach profile
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bivio - Kostanj, plaža za invalide

Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Bivio - Kostanj, plaža za invalide (Rijeka).

What is the sea water quality rating at Bivio - Kostanj, plaža za invalide beach in Rijeka? ▾

According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #6063), the bathing water quality at Bivio - Kostanj, plaža za invalide is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2026-09-21 08:35:00), the measured sea temperature was 22.3 °C.

Which winds is Bivio - Kostanj, plaža za invalide bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾

Bivio - Kostanj, plaža za invalide faces the open sea at a bearing of 211° (SW (Libeccio)). 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 SW (Libeccio) can create onshore waves.

What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Bivio - Kostanj, plaža za invalide? ▾

According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Bivio - Kostanj, plaža za invalide consists of: Concrete plateau. The seabed entry slope is moderate, and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Low shrubs & pine trees. The swimming zone is approximately 115 m long.

What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Bivio - Kostanj, plaža za invalide? ▾

Recorded facilities on site include: Wheelchair / ramp access, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Auxiliary beach facility. Coastal access: Unpaved gravel road; parking availability: Free parking.

Where is Bivio - Kostanj, plaža za invalide located and what beaches are nearby? ▾

Bivio - Kostanj, plaža za invalide is located in Rijeka, Kvarner & Islands, Croatia at GPS coordinates 45.34931° N, 14.34107° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Preluk - istok (440 m), Bivio - Rekreacijski centar (667 m), Preluk - sredina (762 m).

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