☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Istria · Rovinj (Uvala Castelan)
De Castelan
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About De Castelan, Rovinj
Beach De Castelan is located in Rovinj (Istria). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
De Castelan · Rovinj
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249° · W (Ponente)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 249°, direction W (Ponente); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Pebble · Rocky
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: Low shrubs & grass only; access: Unpaved gravel road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-10-01 10:35:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22 °C.
Natural cove
No commercial beach infrastructure recorded for this location.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (249° 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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🟡 Cross-shore | Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts |
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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 |
De Castelan is a coastal beach and bay situated in Rovinj (Istria). 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 249°, direction W (Ponente); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. No commercial beach infrastructure recorded for this location.
Latest official water test (2026-10-01 10:35:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22 °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, Rocky.
Natural shade
Low shrubs & grass only
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Unpaved gravel road · Parking: Free parking · Crowd: Low crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
Authentic field photos of the bay
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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.
🌿 No commercial infrastructure recorded for this site — it is a natural bay or quiet beach without facilities.
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Frequently Asked Questions About De Castelan
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for De Castelan (Rovinj).
What is the sea water quality rating at De Castelan beach in Rovinj? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #7273), the bathing water quality at De Castelan is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2026-10-01 10:35:00), the measured sea temperature was 22 °C.
Which winds is De Castelan bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
De Castelan faces the open sea at a bearing of 249° (W (Ponente)). 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 W (Ponente) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at De Castelan? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at De Castelan consists of: Pebble, Rocky. The seabed entry slope is Gentle slope (up to 15°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Low shrubs & grass only. The swimming zone is approximately 390 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at De Castelan? ▾
No commercial beach infrastructure is recorded for this point — it is an unspoiled natural cove. Coastal access: Unpaved gravel road; parking availability: Free parking.
Where is De Castelan located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
De Castelan is located in Rovinj, Istria, Croatia at GPS coordinates 45.11194° N, 13.61139° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: AC Amarin - Ispod restorana (774 m), AC Amarin - Molo (1.0 km), AC Amarin - pješčana plaža (1.1 km).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near De Castelan. Distances are straight-line measurements.
- AC Amarin - Ispod restorana
- AC Amarin - Molo
- AC Amarin - pješčana plaža
- AC Valalta - Ispod aquagana
- AC Valalta - Uvala prema marini
- TN Valdaliso - Rt Barabiga