☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Lika Coast & North Pag · Senj
Draga I
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Draga I, Senj
Beach Draga I is located in Senj (Lika Coast & North Pag). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Draga I · Senj
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254° · W (Ponente)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 254°, direction W (Ponente); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Pebble · Concrete plateau
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: Low shrubs & grass only; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-22 08:40:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 19.1 °C.
3 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Restrooms / Toilets, Showers, Fast food / Bistro.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (254° 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) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Baška - uvala Bunculuka (10.6 km) → |
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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 |
Draga I is a coastal beach and bay situated in Senj (Lika Coast & North Pag). 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 254°, direction W (Ponente); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Restrooms / Toilets, Showers, Fast food / Bistro.
Latest official water test (2026-09-22 08:40:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 19.1 °C.
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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
Low shrubs & grass only
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Paved asphalt road · Parking: Free parking · Crowd: High crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
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📷 Main panoramaMICROBIOLOGICAL 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 Draga I
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Draga I (Senj).
What is the sea water quality rating at Draga I beach in Senj? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #5063), the bathing water quality at Draga I 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 08:40:00), the measured sea temperature was 19.1 °C.
Which winds is Draga I bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Draga I faces the open sea at a bearing of 254° (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 Draga I? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Draga I consists of: Pebble, Concrete plateau. 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 100 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Draga I? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Restrooms / Toilets, Showers, Fast food / Bistro. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: Free parking.
Where is Draga I located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Draga I is located in Senj, Lika Coast & North Pag, Croatia at GPS coordinates 44.99890° N, 14.89900° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Škver (675 m), Điga - Grad Senj (1.0 km), Sibinj (5.4 km).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
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