☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Dubrovnik Region · Konavle (Cavtat)
Kupalište VK Cavtat
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Kupalište VK Cavtat, Konavle
Beach Kupalište VK Cavtat is located in Konavle (Dubrovnik Region). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Kupalište VK Cavtat · Konavle
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289° · W (Ponente)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 289°, direction W (Ponente); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Concrete plateau
Seabed slope: gentle; natural shade: Trees only; access: standard.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2025-09-23 10:25:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 24.3 °C.
9 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Water sports, Boat anchorage, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Boat mooring, pret, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (289° 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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🟢 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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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Hotel Cavtat (337 m) → |
Kupalište VK Cavtat is a coastal beach and bay situated in Konavle (Dubrovnik 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 289°, direction W (Ponente); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Water sports, Boat anchorage, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Boat mooring, pret, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier.
Latest official water test (2025-09-23 10:25:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 24.3 °C.
In this bay / immediate vicinity lies Privez Cavtat luka (Anchorage, capacity: 40 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
Trees only
Water entry & depth
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Access, parking & crowds
Crowd: High crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
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📷 Main panoramaMICROBIOLOGICAL 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kupalište VK Cavtat
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Kupalište VK Cavtat (Konavle).
What is the sea water quality rating at Kupalište VK Cavtat beach in Konavle? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #1150), the bathing water quality at Kupalište VK Cavtat is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2025-09-23 10:25:00), the measured sea temperature was 24.3 °C.
Which winds is Kupalište VK Cavtat bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Kupalište VK Cavtat faces the open sea at a bearing of 289° (W (Ponente)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Bora (NE) and Sirocco / Jugo (SE), while winds blowing directly from W (Ponente) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Kupalište VK Cavtat? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Kupalište VK Cavtat consists of: Concrete plateau. The seabed entry slope is moderate, and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Trees only.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Kupalište VK Cavtat? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Restaurant, Water sports, Boat anchorage, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Boat mooring, pret, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier. Coastal access: standard coastal access; parking availability: in the vicinity.
Where is Kupalište VK Cavtat located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Kupalište VK Cavtat is located in Konavle, Dubrovnik Region, Croatia at GPS coordinates 42.58104° N, 18.21697° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Ht. Croatia (333 m), Hotel Cavtat (337 m), Ht. Supetar (370 m).
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