☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Dubrovnik Region · 🏝️ Korčula Island · Korčula
Gradska plaža Banje
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Gradska plaža Banje, Korčula
Beach Gradska plaža Banje is located in Korčula (Dubrovnik Region). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Gradska plaža Banje · Korčula
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44° · NE (Bora)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 44°, direction NE (Bora); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Sandy
Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°); natural shade: None; access: Footpath / Trail.
Sufficient
Latest official water test (2025-09-25 10:35:00): rating "Sufficient", sea temperature 23.9 °C.
4 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Beach bar / Café, Boat mooring, crpna.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (44° 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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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Kučište (2.1 km) → |
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Jugo / Sirocco (SE, 135°)
Warm SE wind bringing long sea swells
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🟡 Cross-shore | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Hotel Port 9 (666 m) → |
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Maestral (NW, 315°)
Refreshing afternoon summer thermal breeze
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🟡 Cross-shore | Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts |
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Lebić / Garbin (SW, 225°)
Southwesterly swell and coastal surf
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🟢 Sheltered (Calm) | Calm swimming directly in this cove |
Gradska plaža Banje is a coastal beach and bay situated in Korčula (Dubrovnik 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 44°, direction NE (Bora); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Beach bar / Café, Boat mooring, crpna.
Latest official water test (2025-09-25 10:35:00): rating "Sufficient", sea temperature 23.9 °C.
In this bay / immediate vicinity lies ACI Marina Korčula (Marina, capacity: 159 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 Sandy.
Natural shade
None
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Footpath / Trail · Parking: No parking · Crowd: High crowd
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MICROBIOLOGICAL 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 Gradska plaža Banje
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Gradska plaža Banje (Korčula).
What is the sea water quality rating at Gradska plaža Banje beach in Korčula? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #1123), the bathing water quality at Gradska plaža Banje is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2025-09-25 10:35:00), the measured sea temperature was 23.9 °C.
Which winds is Gradska plaža Banje bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Gradska plaža Banje faces the open sea at a bearing of 44° (NE (Bora)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from offshore winds blowing from the hinterland, while winds blowing directly from NE (Bora) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Gradska plaža Banje? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Gradska plaža Banje consists of: Sandy. The seabed entry slope is Moderate slope (15–25°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: None. The swimming zone is approximately 130 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Gradska plaža Banje? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Restaurant, Beach bar / Café, Boat mooring, crpna. Coastal access: Footpath / Trail; parking availability: No parking.
Where is Gradska plaža Banje located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Gradska plaža Banje is located in Korčula (Korčula Island), Dubrovnik Region, Croatia at GPS coordinates 42.95691° N, 17.13721° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Ht. Park (78 m), Ispod zidina (557 m), Hotel Port 9 (666 m).
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