☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Kvarner & Islands · Opatija
Kupalište Slatina -sredina
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Kupalište Slatina -sredina , Opatija
Beach Kupalište Slatina -sredina is located in Opatija (Kvarner & Islands). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Kupalište Slatina -sredina · Opatija
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140° · SE (Sirocco)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 140°, direction SE (Sirocco); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Concrete plateau
Seabed slope: gentle; natural shade: None; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-21 09:14:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23.1 °C.
13 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Lifeguard on duty, Sports & volleyball, Wheelchair / ramp access, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Auxiliary beach facility, Promenade benches, Parking available.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (140° 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: Hotel Kristal - kupalište (419 m) → |
Kupalište Slatina -sredina 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 140°, direction SE (Sirocco); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Lifeguard on duty, Sports & volleyball, Wheelchair / ramp access, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Auxiliary beach facility, Promenade benches, Parking available.
Latest official water test (2026-09-21 09:14:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23.1 °C.
In this bay / immediate vicinity lies Marina Admiral Opatija (Marina, capacity: 160 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 Concrete plateau.
Natural shade
None
Water entry & depth
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Access, parking & crowds
Access: Paved asphalt road · Parking: Paid parking · Crowd: High crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
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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 Kupalište Slatina -sredina
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Kupalište Slatina -sredina (Opatija).
What is the sea water quality rating at Kupalište Slatina -sredina beach in Opatija? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #6079), the bathing water quality at Kupalište Slatina -sredina 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 09:14:00), the measured sea temperature was 23.1 °C.
Which winds is Kupalište Slatina -sredina bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Kupalište Slatina -sredina faces the open sea at a bearing of 140° (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 Slatina -sredina ? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Kupalište Slatina -sredina consists of: Concrete plateau. The seabed entry slope is moderate, and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: None. The swimming zone is approximately 683 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Kupalište Slatina -sredina ? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Restaurant, Lifeguard on duty, Sports & volleyball, Wheelchair / ramp access, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Auxiliary beach facility, Promenade benches, Parking available. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: Paid parking.
Where is Kupalište Slatina -sredina located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Kupalište Slatina -sredina is located in Opatija, Kvarner & Islands, Croatia at GPS coordinates 45.33208° N, 14.30564° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Hotel Milenij - kupalište (132 m), Kupalište Slatina - kraj (150 m), Hotel Kvarner - kupalište (323 m).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Kupalište Slatina -sredina . Distances are straight-line measurements.
- Hotel Milenij - kupalište
- Kupalište Slatina - kraj
- Hotel Kvarner - kupalište
- Hotel Kristal - kupalište
- Kupalište Lido
- Hotel Istra - kupalište