☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Central Dalmatia · 🏝️ Hvar Island · Vrboska (Hvar)
Kupalište Soline
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Kupalište Soline, Vrboska
Beach Kupalište Soline is located in Vrboska (Central Dalmatia). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Kupalište Soline · Vrboska
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147° · SE (Sirocco)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 147°, direction SE (Sirocco); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Pebble · Concrete plateau
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: Trees only; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-21 11:20:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 24.9 °C.
11 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Sports & volleyball, Water sports, Wheelchair / ramp access, Beach bar / Café, Showers, Aquapark / Inflatables, Auxiliary beach facility, Promenade benches, Parking available, Swimmer safety barrier.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (147° 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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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Kupalište Lanterna (8.5 km) → |
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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 Fontana (1.7 km) → |
Kupalište Soline is a coastal beach and bay situated in Vrboska (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 147°, direction SE (Sirocco); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Sports & volleyball, Water sports, Wheelchair / ramp access, Beach bar / Café, Showers, Aquapark / Inflatables, Auxiliary beach facility, Promenade benches, Parking available, Swimmer safety barrier.
Latest official water test (2026-09-21 11:20:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 24.9 °C.
In this bay / immediate vicinity lies ACI Marina Vrboska (Hvar) (Marina, capacity: 119 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
Trees only
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Paved asphalt road · Parking: Paid parking · Crowd: High crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
Authentic field photos of the bay
Showing 6 official field photos taken by IZOR inspectors.
📷 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 Kupalište Soline
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Kupalište Soline (Vrboska).
What is the sea water quality rating at Kupalište Soline beach in Vrboska? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #2132), the bathing water quality at Kupalište Soline 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 11:20:00), the measured sea temperature was 24.9 °C.
Which winds is Kupalište Soline bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Kupalište Soline faces the open sea at a bearing of 147° (SE (Sirocco)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Bora (NE) and 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 Soline? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Kupalište Soline consists of: Pebble, Concrete plateau. The seabed entry slope is Gentle slope (up to 15°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Trees only. The swimming zone is approximately 350 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Kupalište Soline? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Restaurant, Sports & volleyball, Water sports, Wheelchair / ramp access, Beach bar / Café, Showers, Aquapark / Inflatables, Auxiliary beach facility, Promenade benches, Parking available, Swimmer safety barrier. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: Paid parking.
Where is Kupalište Soline located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Kupalište Soline is located in Vrboska (Hvar Island), Central Dalmatia, Croatia at GPS coordinates 43.18057° N, 16.69018° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Hotel Fontana (1.7 km), Uvala Mina (2.2 km), Banj (8.1 km).
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