☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Central Dalmatia · Kaštela (Kaštela)
Đardin
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Đardin, Kaštel Stari
Beach Đardin is located in Kaštel Stari (Central Dalmatia). Official IZOR water quality: Poor.
Đardin · Kaštel Stari
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162° · S (Ostro)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 162°, direction S (Ostro); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Pebble · Concrete plateau
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: Trees only; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2025-09-22 07:10:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23.2 °C.
7 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Beach bar / Café, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Aquapark / Inflatables, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier, prelj.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (162° 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) | Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts |
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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 |
Đardin is a coastal beach and bay situated in Kaštel Stari (Central Dalmatia). According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR), the sea water quality here is rated as Poor.
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 162°, direction S (Ostro); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Beach bar / Café, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Aquapark / Inflatables, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier, prelj.
Latest official water test (2025-09-22 07:10:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23.2 °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, Concrete plateau.
Natural shade
Trees only
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Paved asphalt road · Parking: No parking · Crowd: High crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
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Laboratory water quality monitoring
Recorded seasonal laboratory tests (10 cycles) — Rating: Poor.
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 Đardin
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Đardin (Kaštel Stari).
What is the sea water quality rating at Đardin beach in Kaštela? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #2064), the bathing water quality at Đardin is rated "Poor" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2025-09-22 07:10:00), the measured sea temperature was 23.2 °C.
Which winds is Đardin bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Đardin faces the open sea at a bearing of 162° (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 Đardin? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Đardin consists of: Pebble, Concrete plateau. The seabed entry slope is Gentle slope (up to 15°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Trees only. The swimming zone is approximately 170 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Đardin? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Beach bar / Café, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Aquapark / Inflatables, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier, prelj. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: No parking.
Where is Đardin located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Đardin is located in Kaštela, Central Dalmatia, Croatia at GPS coordinates 43.55038° N, 16.34691° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Hotel Palace (615 m), Miljenko i Dobrila (781 m), Šulavi (1.1 km).
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Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Đardin. Distances are straight-line measurements.