☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Central Dalmatia · 🏝️ Čiovo Island · Okrug Donji (Trogir/Čiovo)
Kava - istok
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Kava - istok, Okrug Donji
Beach Kava - istok is located in Okrug Donji (Central Dalmatia). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Kava - istok · Okrug Donji
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257° · W (Ponente)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 257°, direction W (Ponente); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Pebble · Rocky
Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°); natural shade: Low shrubs & grass only; access: Unpaved gravel road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2025-10-01 10:20:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22.3 °C.
2 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Waste bins / Trash cans, Parking available.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (257° 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) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Apartmani Medena (2.0 km) → |
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Lebić / Garbin (SW, 225°)
Southwesterly swell and coastal surf
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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts |
Kava - istok is a coastal beach and bay situated in Okrug Donji (Central Dalmatia). 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 257°, direction W (Ponente); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Waste bins / Trash cans, Parking available.
Latest official water test (2025-10-01 10:20:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22.3 °C.
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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 & grass only
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Unpaved gravel road · Parking: Free parking · Crowd: High crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
Authentic field photos of the bay
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Photo 4MICROBIOLOGICAL 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 Kava - istok
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Kava - istok (Okrug Donji).
What is the sea water quality rating at Kava - istok beach in Okrug Donji? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #2086), the bathing water quality at Kava - istok is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2025-10-01 10:20:00), the measured sea temperature was 22.3 °C.
Which winds is Kava - istok bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Kava - istok faces the open sea at a bearing of 257° (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 Kava - istok? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Kava - istok consists of: Pebble, Rocky. The seabed entry slope is Moderate slope (15–25°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Low shrubs & grass only. The swimming zone is approximately 150 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Kava - istok? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Waste bins / Trash cans, Parking available. Coastal access: Unpaved gravel road; parking availability: Free parking.
Where is Kava - istok located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Kava - istok is located in Okrug Donji (Čiovo Island), Central Dalmatia, Croatia at GPS coordinates 43.49224° N, 16.20743° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Kava - zapad (254 m), Apartmani Medena (2.0 km), Hotel Medena (2.1 km).
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