☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Zadar Region · Biograd na Moru
Dražica
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Dražica, Biograd n/m
Beach Dražica is located in Biograd n/m (Zadar Region). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Dražica · Biograd n/m
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227° · SW (Libeccio)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 227°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Pebble · Rocky
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: Trees only; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-24 08:35:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22 °C.
15 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Lifeguard on duty, Water sports, Wheelchair / ramp access, Diving center, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Water slide, Showers, Aquapark / Inflatables, Fast food / Bistro, Swimmer safety barrier.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (227° 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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🟡 Cross-shore | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Bošana (1.4 km) → |
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Maestral (NW, 315°)
Refreshing afternoon summer thermal breeze
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🟡 Cross-shore | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Iza Banja (3.3 km) → |
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Lebić / Garbin (SW, 225°)
Southwesterly swell and coastal surf
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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Studenac (2.2 km) → |
Dražica is a coastal beach and bay situated in Biograd n/m (Zadar Region). 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 227°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Lifeguard on duty, Water sports, Wheelchair / ramp access, Diving center, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Water slide, Showers, Aquapark / Inflatables, Fast food / Bistro, Swimmer safety barrier.
Latest official water test (2026-09-24 08:35:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22 °C.
In this bay / immediate vicinity lies Marina Kornati (Biograd na Moru) (Marina, capacity: 805 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, Rocky.
Natural shade
Trees only
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Paved asphalt road · Parking: Paid parking · Crowd: High crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
Authentic field photos of the bay
Showing 6 official field photos taken by IZOR inspectors.
📷 Main panorama
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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 Dražica
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Dražica (Biograd n/m).
What is the sea water quality rating at Dražica beach in Biograd na Moru? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #4075), the bathing water quality at Dražica is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2026-09-24 08:35:00), the measured sea temperature was 22 °C.
Which winds is Dražica bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Dražica faces the open sea at a bearing of 227° (SW (Libeccio)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Bora (NE), while winds blowing directly from SW (Libeccio) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Dražica? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Dražica consists of: Pebble, Rocky. 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 560 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Dražica? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Restaurant, Lifeguard on duty, Water sports, Wheelchair / ramp access, Diving center, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Water slide, Showers, Aquapark / Inflatables, Fast food / Bistro, Swimmer safety barrier. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: Paid parking.
Where is Dražica located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Dražica is located in Biograd na Moru, Zadar Region, Croatia at GPS coordinates 43.93278° N, 15.44583° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Soline (507 m), Bošana (1.4 km), Kumenat (1.6 km).
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Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Dražica. Distances are straight-line measurements.