☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Kvarner & Islands · Kraljevica
Carevo
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Carevo, Kraljevica
Beach Carevo is located in Kraljevica (Kvarner & Islands). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Carevo · Kraljevica
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295° · NW (Maestral)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 295°, direction NW (Maestral); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Pebble · Concrete plateau
Seabed slope: gentle; natural shade: None; access: Coastal promenade.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-22 10:04:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 21.6 °C.
4 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Changing cabins, Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Showers.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (295° 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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🟢 Sheltered (Calm) | Calm swimming directly in this cove |
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Maestral (NW, 315°)
Refreshing afternoon summer thermal breeze
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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts |
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Lebić / Garbin (SW, 225°)
Southwesterly swell and coastal surf
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🟡 Cross-shore | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Sansovo (764 m) → |
Carevo is a coastal beach and bay situated in Kraljevica (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 295°, direction NW (Maestral); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Changing cabins, Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Showers.
Latest official water test (2026-09-22 10:04:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 21.6 °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, Concrete plateau.
Natural shade
None
Water entry & depth
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Access, parking & crowds
Access: Coastal promenade · 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 (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 Carevo
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Carevo (Kraljevica).
What is the sea water quality rating at Carevo beach in Kraljevica? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #6038), the bathing water quality at Carevo is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2026-09-22 10:04:00), the measured sea temperature was 21.6 °C.
Which winds is Carevo bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Carevo faces the open sea at a bearing of 295° (NW (Maestral)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Bora (NE) and Sirocco / Jugo (SE), while winds blowing directly from NW (Maestral) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Carevo? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Carevo consists of: Pebble, Concrete plateau. The seabed entry slope is moderate, and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: None. The swimming zone is approximately 110 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Carevo? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Changing cabins, Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Showers. Coastal access: Coastal promenade; parking availability: Free parking.
Where is Carevo located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Carevo is located in Kraljevica, Kvarner & Islands, Croatia at GPS coordinates 45.27946° N, 14.56476° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Sansovo (764 m), Oštro - početak (964 m), Bakarac kupalište na ulazu (1.2 km).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Carevo. Distances are straight-line measurements.
- Sansovo
- Oštro - početak
- Bakarac kupalište na ulazu
- Bakarac - uvala Dobra
- Oštro - kraj
- Uvala Scott - ispod hotela