☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Kvarner & Islands · Opatija
Hotel Kristal - kupalište
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Hotel Kristal - kupalište, Opatija
Beach Hotel Kristal - kupalište is located in Opatija (Kvarner & Islands). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Hotel Kristal - kupalište · Opatija
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119° · SE (Sirocco)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 119°, direction SE (Sirocco); 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 09:20:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23.1 °C.
3 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Beach bar / Café, Restrooms / Toilets, Showers.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (119° 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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🟡 Cross-shore | 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 Kristal - 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 119°, direction SE (Sirocco); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Beach bar / Café, Restrooms / Toilets, Showers.
Latest official water test (2026-09-21 09:20:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23.1 °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: High crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
Authentic field photos of the bay
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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 Kristal - kupalište
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Hotel Kristal - kupalište (Opatija).
What is the sea water quality rating at Hotel Kristal - kupalište beach in Opatija? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #6081), the bathing water quality at Hotel Kristal - 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 09:20:00), the measured sea temperature was 23.1 °C.
Which winds is Hotel Kristal - kupalište bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Hotel Kristal - kupalište faces the open sea at a bearing of 119° (SE (Sirocco)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Maestral (NW), while winds blowing directly from SE (Sirocco) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Hotel Kristal - kupalište? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Hotel Kristal - 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 263 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Hotel Kristal - kupalište? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Beach bar / Café, Restrooms / Toilets, Showers. Coastal access: Coastal promenade; parking availability: Paid parking.
Where is Hotel Kristal - kupalište located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Hotel Kristal - kupalište is located in Opatija, Kvarner & Islands, Croatia at GPS coordinates 45.32901° N, 14.30252° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Kupalište Slatina - kraj (278 m), Hotel Istra - kupalište (315 m), Kupalište Slatina -sredina (419 m).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Hotel Kristal - kupalište. Distances are straight-line measurements.
- Kupalište Slatina - kraj
- Hotel Istra - kupalište
- Kupalište Slatina -sredina
- Hotel Milenij - kupalište
- Zonovo
- Hotel Kvarner - kupalište