☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Zadar Region · Nin
Kraljičina Plaža
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Kraljičina Plaža, Nin
Beach Kraljičina Plaža is located in Nin (Zadar Region). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Kraljičina Plaža · Nin
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50° · NE (Bora)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 50°, direction NE (Bora); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Sandy
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: Low shrubs & pine trees; access: Unpaved gravel road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-24 09:50:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 21 °C.
10 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Lifeguard on duty, Sports & volleyball, Water sports, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Aquapark / Inflatables.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (50° 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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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Zaton H.R. 1 (2.5 km) → |
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Jugo / Sirocco (SE, 135°)
Warm SE wind bringing long sea swells
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🟡 Cross-shore | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Ždrijac (1.5 km) → |
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Maestral (NW, 315°)
Refreshing afternoon summer thermal breeze
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🟡 Cross-shore | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Zaton H.R. 1 (2.5 km) → |
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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 |
Kraljičina Plaža is a coastal beach and bay situated in Nin (Zadar 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 50°, direction NE (Bora); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Lifeguard on duty, Sports & volleyball, Water sports, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Aquapark / Inflatables.
Latest official water test (2026-09-24 09:50:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 21 °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 Sandy.
Natural shade
Low shrubs & pine trees
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Unpaved gravel road · Parking: Paid parking · Crowd: High crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
Authentic field photos of the bay
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📷 Main panorama
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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 Kraljičina Plaža
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Kraljičina Plaža (Nin).
What is the sea water quality rating at Kraljičina Plaža beach in Nin? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #4083), the bathing water quality at Kraljičina Plaža is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2026-09-24 09:50:00), the measured sea temperature was 21 °C.
Which winds is Kraljičina Plaža bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Kraljičina Plaža faces the open sea at a bearing of 50° (NE (Bora)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from offshore winds blowing from the hinterland, while winds blowing directly from NE (Bora) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Kraljičina Plaža? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Kraljičina Plaža consists of: Sandy. The seabed entry slope is Gentle slope (up to 15°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Low shrubs & pine trees. The swimming zone is approximately 700 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Kraljičina Plaža? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Lifeguard on duty, Sports & volleyball, Water sports, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Aquapark / Inflatables. Coastal access: Unpaved gravel road; parking availability: Paid parking.
Where is Kraljičina Plaža located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Kraljičina Plaža is located in Nin, Zadar Region, Croatia at GPS coordinates 44.25196° N, 15.17553° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Ždrijac (1.5 km), Zaton H.R. 1 (2.5 km), Zaton H.R. 2 (2.6 km).
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