☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Kvarner & Islands · Opatija
Kupalište Ičići - početak
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About Kupalište Ičići - početak, Opatija
Beach Kupalište Ičići - početak is located in Opatija (Kvarner & Islands). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Kupalište Ičići - početak · Opatija
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126° · SE (Sirocco)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 126°, direction SE (Sirocco); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Pebble · Concrete plateau
Seabed slope: gentle; natural shade: Low shrubs & pine trees; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-21 09:32:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23.1 °C.
8 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Lifeguard on duty, Sports & volleyball, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Water slide, Promenade benches.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (126° 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 | Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts |
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Jugo / Sirocco (SE, 135°)
Warm SE wind bringing long sea swells
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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts |
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Maestral (NW, 315°)
Refreshing afternoon summer thermal breeze
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🟢 Sheltered (Calm) | Calm swimming directly in this cove |
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Lebić / Garbin (SW, 225°)
Southwesterly swell and coastal surf
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🟡 Cross-shore | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Kupalište Ičići - kraj (108 m) → |
Kupalište Ičići - početak is a coastal beach and bay situated in Opatija (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 126°, direction SE (Sirocco); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Lifeguard on duty, Sports & volleyball, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Water slide, Promenade benches.
Latest official water test (2026-09-21 09:32:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23.1 °C.
In this bay / immediate vicinity lies ACI Marina Opatija (Ičići) (Marina, capacity: 283 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 Pebble, Concrete plateau.
Natural shade
Low shrubs & pine trees
Water entry & depth
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Access, parking & crowds
Access: Paved asphalt road · Parking: Free parking · Crowd: High crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
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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 Kupalište Ičići - početak
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Kupalište Ičići - početak (Opatija).
What is the sea water quality rating at Kupalište Ičići - početak beach in Opatija? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #6095), the bathing water quality at Kupalište Ičići - početak is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2026-09-21 09:32:00), the measured sea temperature was 23.1 °C.
Which winds is Kupalište Ičići - početak bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Kupalište Ičići - početak faces the open sea at a bearing of 126° (SE (Sirocco)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Maestral (NW), while winds blowing directly from SE (Sirocco) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Kupalište Ičići - početak? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Kupalište Ičići - početak consists of: Pebble, Concrete plateau. The seabed entry slope is moderate, and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Low shrubs & pine trees. The swimming zone is approximately 300 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Kupalište Ičići - početak? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Lifeguard on duty, Sports & volleyball, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Water slide, Promenade benches. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: Free parking.
Where is Kupalište Ičići - početak located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Kupalište Ičići - početak is located in Opatija, Kvarner & Islands, Croatia at GPS coordinates 45.31284° N, 14.28787° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Kupalište Ičići - kraj (108 m), Plaža ispod hotela Ičići (622 m), Mali Raj (736 m).
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