☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Central Dalmatia · 🏝️ Hvar Island · Hvar
Gradska plaža
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Gradska plaža, Hvar
Beach Gradska plaža is located in Hvar (Central Dalmatia). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Gradska plaža · Hvar
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196° · S (Ostro)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 196°, direction S (Ostro); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Concrete plateau · Pebble
Seabed slope: Flat plateau (concrete/stone); natural shade: Low shrubs & pine trees; access: Coastal promenade.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2025-09-22 10:20:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23.9 °C.
9 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Water sports, Wheelchair / ramp access, Swimming pool, Beach bar / Café, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Swimmer safety barrier, prelj.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (196° 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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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Dominikanski samostan (771 m) → |
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Maestral (NW, 315°)
Refreshing afternoon summer thermal breeze
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🟢 Sheltered (Calm) | Calm swimming directly in this cove |
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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 |
Gradska plaža is a coastal beach and bay situated in Hvar (Central Dalmatia). 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 196°, direction S (Ostro); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Water sports, Wheelchair / ramp access, Swimming pool, Beach bar / Café, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Swimmer safety barrier, prelj.
Latest official water test (2025-09-22 10:20:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23.9 °C.
In this bay / immediate vicinity lies Privez Hvar gradska luka (Anchorage, capacity: 20 berths).
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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, Pebble.
Natural shade
Low shrubs & pine trees
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Flat plateau (concrete/stone).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Coastal promenade · Parking: No parking · Crowd: High crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
Authentic field photos of the bay
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📷 Main panorama
Photo 2MICROBIOLOGICAL 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
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Gradska plaža (Hvar).
What is the sea water quality rating at Gradska plaža beach in Hvar? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #2125), the bathing water quality at Gradska plaža is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2025-09-22 10:20:00), the measured sea temperature was 23.9 °C.
Which winds is Gradska plaža bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Gradska plaža faces the open sea at a bearing of 196° (S (Ostro)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Bora (NE) and Maestral (NW), while winds blowing directly from S (Ostro) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Gradska plaža? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Gradska plaža consists of: Concrete plateau, Pebble. The seabed entry slope is Flat plateau (concrete/stone), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Low shrubs & pine trees. The swimming zone is approximately 230 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Gradska plaža? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Restaurant, Water sports, Wheelchair / ramp access, Swimming pool, Beach bar / Café, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Swimmer safety barrier, prelj. Coastal access: Coastal promenade; parking availability: No parking.
Where is Gradska plaža located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Gradska plaža is located in Hvar (Hvar Island), Central Dalmatia, Croatia at GPS coordinates 43.17119° N, 16.43396° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Hotel Amfora (56 m), Gradska plaža Bonj (61 m), Dominikanski samostan (771 m).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Gradska plaža. Distances are straight-line measurements.
- Hotel Amfora
- Gradska plaža Bonj
- Dominikanski samostan
- Uvala Križna Luka
- Uvala Pokonji Dol - zapad
- Uvala Pokonji Dol - istok