☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Dubrovnik Region · Konavle (Cavtat)
Ht. Epidaurus
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Ht. Epidaurus, Konavle
Beach Ht. Epidaurus is located in Konavle (Dubrovnik Region). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Ht. Epidaurus · Konavle
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291° · W (Ponente)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 291°, direction W (Ponente); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Concrete plateau · Rounded pebbles / Shingle
Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°); natural shade: None; access: Footpath / Trail.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-10-02 10:18:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23.2 °C.
3 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Hotel nearby, Swimming pool.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (291° 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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🟢 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 (723 m) → |
Ht. Epidaurus 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 291°, direction W (Ponente); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Hotel nearby, Swimming pool.
Latest official water test (2026-10-02 10:18:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23.2 °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 Concrete plateau, Rounded pebbles / Shingle.
Natural shade
None
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Footpath / Trail · Parking: No parking · Crowd: High 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 Ht. Epidaurus
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Ht. Epidaurus (Konavle).
What is the sea water quality rating at Ht. Epidaurus beach in Konavle? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #1005), the bathing water quality at Ht. Epidaurus 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 10:18:00), the measured sea temperature was 23.2 °C.
Which winds is Ht. Epidaurus bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Ht. Epidaurus faces the open sea at a bearing of 291° (W (Ponente)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Bora (NE) and Sirocco / Jugo (SE), while winds blowing directly from W (Ponente) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Ht. Epidaurus? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Ht. Epidaurus consists of: Concrete plateau, Rounded pebbles / Shingle. The seabed entry slope is Moderate slope (15–25°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: None. The swimming zone is approximately 145 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Ht. Epidaurus? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Restaurant, Hotel nearby, Swimming pool. Coastal access: Footpath / Trail; parking availability: No parking.
Where is Ht. Epidaurus located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Ht. Epidaurus is located in Konavle, Dubrovnik Region, Croatia at GPS coordinates 42.58721° N, 18.22576° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Ht. Albatros (236 m), Hotel Cavtat (723 m), Kupalište VK Cavtat (995 m).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Ht. Epidaurus. Distances are straight-line measurements.