☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Central Dalmatia · 🏝️ Hvar Island · Hvar
Dominikanski samostan
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Dominikanski samostan, Hvar
Beach Dominikanski samostan is located in Hvar (Central Dalmatia). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Dominikanski samostan · Hvar
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245° · SW (Libeccio)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 245°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Pebble
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: Trees only; access: Footpath / Trail.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-21 08:15:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 24.2 °C.
5 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Hotel nearby, Boat mooring, Swimmer safety barrier, Pier / Jetty.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (245° 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 | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Gradska plaža Bonj (729 m) → |
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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 |
Dominikanski samostan is a coastal beach and bay situated in Hvar (Central Dalmatia). 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 245°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Hotel nearby, Boat mooring, Swimmer safety barrier, Pier / Jetty.
Latest official water test (2026-09-21 08:15:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 24.2 °C.
In this bay / immediate vicinity lies Privez Hvar gradska luka (Anchorage, capacity: 20 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 Pebble.
Natural shade
Trees only
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Footpath / Trail · Parking: No parking · Crowd: High crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
Authentic field photos of the bay
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Photo 4MICROBIOLOGICAL 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 Dominikanski samostan
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Dominikanski samostan (Hvar).
What is the sea water quality rating at Dominikanski samostan beach in Hvar? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #2126), the bathing water quality at Dominikanski samostan 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 08:15:00), the measured sea temperature was 24.2 °C.
Which winds is Dominikanski samostan bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Dominikanski samostan faces the open sea at a bearing of 245° (SW (Libeccio)). 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 SW (Libeccio) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Dominikanski samostan? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Dominikanski samostan consists of: Pebble. 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 50 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Dominikanski samostan? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Restaurant, Hotel nearby, Boat mooring, Swimmer safety barrier, Pier / Jetty. Coastal access: Footpath / Trail; parking availability: No parking.
Where is Dominikanski samostan located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Dominikanski samostan is located in Hvar (Hvar Island), Central Dalmatia, Croatia at GPS coordinates 43.16864° N, 16.44280° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Uvala Križna Luka (268 m), Gradska plaža Bonj (729 m), Gradska plaža (771 m).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Dominikanski samostan. Distances are straight-line measurements.
- Uvala Križna Luka
- Gradska plaža Bonj
- Gradska plaža
- Hotel Amfora
- Uvala Pokonji Dol - zapad
- Uvala Pokonji Dol - istok