☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Šibenik Riviera · Krapanj
Krapanj Hotel Spongiola
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Krapanj Hotel Spongiola, Krapanj
Beach Krapanj Hotel Spongiola is located in Krapanj (Šibenik Riviera). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Krapanj Hotel Spongiola · Krapanj
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4° · N (Tramontana)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 4°, direction N (Tramontana); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Pebble · Rocky
Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°); natural shade: Low shrubs & grass only; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-23 12:00:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 24.5 °C.
4 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Hotel nearby, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Promenade benches.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (4° 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: Brodarica, Zlatna ribica (350 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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🟢 Sheltered (Calm) | Calm swimming directly in this cove |
Krapanj Hotel Spongiola is a coastal beach and bay situated in Krapanj (Šibenik Riviera). 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 4°, direction N (Tramontana); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Hotel nearby, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Promenade benches.
Latest official water test (2026-09-23 12:00:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 24.5 °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 & grass only
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Paved asphalt road · Parking: No parking · Crowd: Low crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
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Photo 5MICROBIOLOGICAL 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 Krapanj Hotel Spongiola
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Krapanj Hotel Spongiola (Krapanj).
What is the sea water quality rating at Krapanj Hotel Spongiola beach in Krapanj? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #3129), the bathing water quality at Krapanj Hotel Spongiola 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 12:00:00), the measured sea temperature was 24.5 °C.
Which winds is Krapanj Hotel Spongiola bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Krapanj Hotel Spongiola faces the open sea at a bearing of 4° (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 Krapanj Hotel Spongiola? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Krapanj Hotel Spongiola 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 100 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Krapanj Hotel Spongiola? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Hotel nearby, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Promenade benches. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: No parking.
Where is Krapanj Hotel Spongiola located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Krapanj Hotel Spongiola is located in Krapanj, Šibenik Riviera, Croatia at GPS coordinates 43.67563° N, 15.91357° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Brodarica, Zlatna ribica (350 m), Brodarica, mjesto (1.4 km), Brodarica, Rezalište (2.1 km).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Krapanj Hotel Spongiola. Distances are straight-line measurements.
- Brodarica, Zlatna ribica
- Brodarica, mjesto
- Brodarica, Rezalište
- Brodarica Rezalište, kraj
- Žaborić, pjesak
- Žaborić, šljunak