☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Istria · Banjole
Fratarski otok - prema kopnu
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Fratarski otok - prema kopnu, Banjole
Beach Fratarski otok - prema kopnu is located in Banjole (Istria). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Fratarski otok - prema kopnu · Banjole
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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 · Rocky
Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°); natural shade: Trees only; access: Boat access only (by sea).
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-10-02 09:20:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 21 °C.
3 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Swimmer safety barrier.
📋 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: Hotel Histria - Ispod hotela (625 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 |
Fratarski otok - prema kopnu is a coastal beach and bay situated in Banjole (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 254°, direction W (Ponente); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Swimmer safety barrier.
Latest official water test (2026-10-02 09:20:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 21 °C.
In this bay / immediate vicinity lies Marina Veruda (Pula) (Marina, capacity: 630 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: Moderate slope (15–25°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Boat access only (by sea) · Parking: No parking · Crowd: High crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
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📷 Main panorama
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Photo 3MICROBIOLOGICAL 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 Fratarski otok - prema kopnu
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Fratarski otok - prema kopnu (Banjole).
What is the sea water quality rating at Fratarski otok - prema kopnu beach in Banjole? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #7158), the bathing water quality at Fratarski otok - prema kopnu is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2026-10-02 09:20:00), the measured sea temperature was 21 °C.
Which winds is Fratarski otok - prema kopnu bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Fratarski otok - prema kopnu 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 Fratarski otok - prema kopnu? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Fratarski otok - prema kopnu consists of: Pebble, Rocky. The seabed entry slope is Moderate slope (15–25°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Trees only. The swimming zone is approximately 120 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Fratarski otok - prema kopnu? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Swimmer safety barrier. Coastal access: Boat access only (by sea); parking availability: No parking.
Where is Fratarski otok - prema kopnu located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Fratarski otok - prema kopnu is located in Banjole, Istria, Croatia at GPS coordinates 44.83007° N, 13.84385° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Hotel Histria - Ispod hotela (625 m), AC Indije (630 m), Punta Verudela - Kod aquagana (721 m).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Fratarski otok - prema kopnu. Distances are straight-line measurements.
- Hotel Histria - Ispod hotela
- AC Indije
- Punta Verudela - Kod aquagana
- Pješčana Uvala - Plaža
- Verudela - Svjetionik
- Banjole - Uvala