☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Kvarner & Islands · 🏝️ Krk Island · Krk
kampa Glavotok
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About kampa Glavotok, Krk
Beach kampa Glavotok is located in Krk (Kvarner & Islands). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
kampa Glavotok · Krk
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339° · N (Tramontana)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 339°, direction N (Tramontana); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Pebble · Rocky
Seabed slope: gentle; natural shade: Low shrubs & pine trees; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-23 08:15:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 21.5 °C.
13 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Sports & volleyball, Water sports, Wheelchair / ramp access, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Showers, Promenade benches, Parking available, Camping site.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (339° 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: Pinezići - plaža (6.7 km) → |
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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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🟢 Sheltered (Calm) | Calm swimming directly in this cove |
kampa Glavotok is a coastal beach and bay situated in Krk (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 339°, direction N (Tramontana); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Sports & volleyball, Water sports, Wheelchair / ramp access, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Showers, Promenade benches, Parking available, Camping site.
Latest official water test (2026-09-23 08:15:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 21.5 °C.
METEO & MARINE GUIDE · OPEN-METEO MARINE & DHMZ
Sea conditions, wind and wind shelter
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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, Rocky.
Natural shade
Low shrubs & pine trees
Water entry & depth
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Access, parking & crowds
Access: Paved asphalt road · 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 kampa Glavotok
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for kampa Glavotok (Krk).
What is the sea water quality rating at kampa Glavotok beach in Krk? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #6265), the bathing water quality at kampa Glavotok is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2026-09-23 08:15:00), the measured sea temperature was 21.5 °C.
Which winds is kampa Glavotok bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
kampa Glavotok faces the open sea at a bearing of 339° (N (Tramontana)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Sirocco / Jugo (SE), while winds blowing directly from N (Tramontana) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at kampa Glavotok? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at kampa Glavotok consists of: Pebble, Rocky. The seabed entry slope is moderate, and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Low shrubs & pine trees. The swimming zone is approximately 460 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at kampa Glavotok? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Restaurant, Sports & volleyball, Water sports, Wheelchair / ramp access, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Showers, Promenade benches, Parking available, Camping site. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: Paid parking.
Where is kampa Glavotok located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
kampa Glavotok is located in Krk (Krk Island), Kvarner & Islands, Croatia at GPS coordinates 45.09592° N, 14.44224° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Porat - Hotel Pinia (5.0 km), Porat (5.1 km), Uvala Vantačići (5.6 km).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near kampa Glavotok. Distances are straight-line measurements.