☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Kvarner & Islands · Rijeka
Glavanovo zapad
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Glavanovo zapad, Rijeka
Beach Glavanovo zapad is located in Rijeka (Kvarner & Islands). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Glavanovo zapad · Rijeka
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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.
Concrete plateau
Seabed slope: gentle; natural shade: None; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-22 08:54:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22.2 °C.
6 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Promenade benches, Parking available.
📋 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 | Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts |
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Maestral (NW, 315°)
Refreshing afternoon summer thermal breeze
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🟡 Cross-shore | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Grčevo (535 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 |
Glavanovo zapad is a coastal beach and bay situated in Rijeka (Kvarner & Islands). 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: Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Promenade benches, Parking available.
Latest official water test (2026-09-22 08:54:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22.2 °C.
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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 Concrete plateau.
Natural shade
None
Water entry & depth
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Access, parking & crowds
Access: Paved asphalt road · Parking: Free parking · Crowd: High crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
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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 Glavanovo zapad
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Glavanovo zapad (Rijeka).
What is the sea water quality rating at Glavanovo zapad beach in Rijeka? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #6263), the bathing water quality at Glavanovo zapad 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 08:54:00), the measured sea temperature was 22.2 °C.
Which winds is Glavanovo zapad bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Glavanovo zapad 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 Glavanovo zapad? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Glavanovo zapad consists of: Concrete plateau. The seabed entry slope is moderate, and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: None. The swimming zone is approximately 140 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Glavanovo zapad? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Promenade benches, Parking available. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: Free parking.
Where is Glavanovo zapad located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Glavanovo zapad is located in Rijeka, Kvarner & Islands, Croatia at GPS coordinates 45.31541° N, 14.46797° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Glavanovo istok (66 m), Sablićevo (305 m), Ružićevo (310 m).
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