☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Dubrovnik Region · Konavle (Cavtat)
Ht. Albatros
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Ht. Albatros, Konavle
Beach Ht. Albatros is located in Konavle (Dubrovnik Region). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Ht. Albatros · Konavle
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309° · NW (Maestral)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 309°, direction NW (Maestral); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Rounded pebbles / Shingle · Concrete plateau
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: Trees only; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-10-02 10:20:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23.1 °C.
5 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Hotel nearby, Swimming pool, Beach bar / Café, crpna.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (309° 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 | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Ht. Epidaurus (236 m) → |
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Jugo / Sirocco (SE, 135°)
Warm SE wind bringing long sea swells
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🟢 Sheltered (Calm) | Calm swimming directly in this cove |
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Maestral (NW, 315°)
Refreshing afternoon summer thermal breeze
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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts |
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Lebić / Garbin (SW, 225°)
Southwesterly swell and coastal surf
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🟡 Cross-shore | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Hotel Cavtat (490 m) → |
Ht. Albatros is a coastal beach and bay situated in Konavle (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 309°, direction NW (Maestral); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Hotel nearby, Swimming pool, Beach bar / Café, crpna.
Latest official water test (2026-10-02 10:20:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23.1 °C.
In this bay / immediate vicinity lies Privez Cavtat luka (Anchorage, capacity: 40 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 Rounded pebbles / Shingle, Concrete plateau.
Natural shade
Trees only
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Paved asphalt road · Parking: No parking · Crowd: High crowd
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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:
Accommodation near Ht. Albatros
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ht. Albatros
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Ht. Albatros (Konavle).
What is the sea water quality rating at Ht. Albatros beach in Konavle? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #1004), the bathing water quality at Ht. Albatros is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2026-10-02 10:20:00), the measured sea temperature was 23.1 °C.
Which winds is Ht. Albatros bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Ht. Albatros faces the open sea at a bearing of 309° (NW (Maestral)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Sirocco / Jugo (SE), while winds blowing directly from NW (Maestral) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Ht. Albatros? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Ht. Albatros consists of: Rounded pebbles / Shingle, Concrete plateau. The seabed entry slope is Gentle slope (up to 15°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Trees only. The swimming zone is approximately 350 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Ht. Albatros? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Restaurant, Hotel nearby, Swimming pool, Beach bar / Café, crpna. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: No parking.
Where is Ht. Albatros located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Ht. Albatros is located in Konavle, Dubrovnik Region, Croatia at GPS coordinates 42.58528° N, 18.22455° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Ht. Epidaurus (236 m), Hotel Cavtat (490 m), Kupalište VK Cavtat (780 m).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Ht. Albatros. Distances are straight-line measurements.