☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Kvarner & Islands · Opatija
Hotel Istra - kupalište
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Hotel Istra - kupalište, Opatija
Beach Hotel Istra - kupalište is located in Opatija (Kvarner & Islands). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Hotel Istra - kupalište · Opatija
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109° · E (Levante)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 109°, direction E (Levante); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Concrete plateau
Seabed slope: gentle; natural shade: None; access: Coastal promenade.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-21 09:21:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22.9 °C.
5 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Beach bar / Café, Changing cabins, Showers, Promenade benches, Parking available.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (109° 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) | Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts |
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Jugo / Sirocco (SE, 135°)
Warm SE wind bringing long sea swells
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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts |
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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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🟢 Sheltered (Calm) | Calm swimming directly in this cove |
Hotel Istra - kupalište is a coastal beach and bay situated in Opatija (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 109°, direction E (Levante); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Beach bar / Café, Changing cabins, Showers, Promenade benches, Parking available.
Latest official water test (2026-09-21 09:21:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22.9 °C.
In this bay / immediate vicinity lies Marina Admiral Opatija (Marina, capacity: 160 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 Concrete plateau.
Natural shade
None
Water entry & depth
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Access, parking & crowds
Access: Coastal promenade · Parking: Paid parking · Crowd: Low 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 Hotel Istra - kupalište
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Hotel Istra - kupalište (Opatija).
What is the sea water quality rating at Hotel Istra - kupalište beach in Opatija? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #6082), the bathing water quality at Hotel Istra - kupalište is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2026-09-21 09:21:00), the measured sea temperature was 22.9 °C.
Which winds is Hotel Istra - kupalište bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Hotel Istra - kupalište faces the open sea at a bearing of 109° (E (Levante)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Maestral (NW), while winds blowing directly from E (Levante) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Hotel Istra - kupalište? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Hotel Istra - kupalište consists of: Concrete plateau. The seabed entry slope is moderate, 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 Hotel Istra - kupalište? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Beach bar / Café, Changing cabins, Showers, Promenade benches, Parking available. Coastal access: Coastal promenade; parking availability: Paid parking.
Where is Hotel Istra - kupalište located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Hotel Istra - kupalište is located in Opatija, Kvarner & Islands, Croatia at GPS coordinates 45.32638° N, 14.30106° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Zonovo (251 m), Hotel Kristal - kupalište (315 m), Kupalište Slatina - kraj (592 m).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Hotel Istra - kupalište. Distances are straight-line measurements.
- Zonovo
- Hotel Kristal - kupalište
- Kupalište Slatina - kraj
- Kupalište Slatina -sredina
- Villa Ariston
- Hotel Milenij - kupalište