☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Dubrovnik Region · Slano (Dubrovačko primorje) (Slano)
Hotel Admiral
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Hotel Admiral, Dubrovačko primorje
Beach Hotel Admiral is located in Dubrovačko primorje (Dubrovnik Region). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Hotel Admiral · Dubrovačko primorje
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226° · SW (Libeccio)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 226°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Pebble · Concrete plateau
Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°); natural shade: None; access: Footpath / Trail.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-22 10:10:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23.4 °C.
3 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Hotel nearby, Boat mooring, crpna.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (226° 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: Uvala Janska (3.2 km) → |
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Maestral (NW, 315°)
Refreshing afternoon summer thermal breeze
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🟡 Cross-shore | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Hotel Osmine (1.7 km) → |
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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 |
Hotel Admiral is a coastal beach and bay situated in Dubrovačko primorje (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 226°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Hotel nearby, Boat mooring, crpna.
Latest official water test (2026-09-22 10:10:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23.4 °C.
In this bay / immediate vicinity lies ACI Marina Veljko Barbieri (Slano) (Marina, capacity: 193 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, Concrete plateau.
Natural shade
None
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Footpath / Trail · Parking: Free parking · Crowd: Low crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
Authentic field photos of the bay
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📷 Main panoramaMICROBIOLOGICAL 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 Hotel Admiral
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Hotel Admiral (Dubrovačko primorje).
What is the sea water quality rating at Hotel Admiral beach in Slano (Dubrovačko primorje)? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #1126), the bathing water quality at Hotel Admiral 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 10:10:00), the measured sea temperature was 23.4 °C.
Which winds is Hotel Admiral bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Hotel Admiral faces the open sea at a bearing of 226° (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 Hotel Admiral? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Hotel Admiral consists of: Pebble, Concrete plateau. The seabed entry slope is Moderate slope (15–25°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: None. The swimming zone is approximately 240 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Hotel Admiral? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Hotel nearby, Boat mooring, crpna. Coastal access: Footpath / Trail; parking availability: Free parking.
Where is Hotel Admiral located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Hotel Admiral is located in Slano (Dubrovačko primorje), Dubrovnik Region, Croatia at GPS coordinates 42.78676° N, 17.88830° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Hotel Osmine (1.7 km), Slađenovići (2.4 km), Uvala Janska (3.2 km).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Hotel Admiral. Distances are straight-line measurements.