☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Istria · Tar-Vabriga (Lanterna)
Lanterna - Debeli rt
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Lanterna - Debeli rt, Tar-Vabriga
Beach Lanterna - Debeli rt is located in Tar-Vabriga (Istria). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Lanterna - Debeli rt · Tar-Vabriga
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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: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: Trees only; access: Stairs / Steps.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-22 11:02:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 24 °C.
5 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Changing cabins, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier.
📋 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: Lanterna - Rt Zub (669 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 |
Lanterna - Debeli rt is a coastal beach and bay situated in Tar-Vabriga (Istria). 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: Changing cabins, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier.
Latest official water test (2026-09-22 11:02:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 24 °C.
In this bay / immediate vicinity lies Marina Nautica Novigrad (Marina, capacity: 365 berths).
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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
Trees only
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Stairs / Steps · Parking: No parking · Crowd: Low 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 Lanterna - Debeli rt
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Lanterna - Debeli rt (Tar-Vabriga).
What is the sea water quality rating at Lanterna - Debeli rt beach in Tar-Vabriga? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #7050), the bathing water quality at Lanterna - Debeli rt is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2026-09-22 11:02:00), the measured sea temperature was 24 °C.
Which winds is Lanterna - Debeli rt bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Lanterna - Debeli rt 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 Lanterna - Debeli rt? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Lanterna - Debeli rt consists of: Pebble, Rocky. 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 Lanterna - Debeli rt? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Changing cabins, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier. Coastal access: Stairs / Steps; parking availability: No parking.
Where is Lanterna - Debeli rt located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Lanterna - Debeli rt is located in Tar-Vabriga, Istria, Croatia at GPS coordinates 45.30112° N, 13.57598° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Lanterna - Uvala Valeta - sport (490 m), Lanterna - Rt Zub (669 m), TN Lanterna - Plaža Crnika (756 m).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Lanterna - Debeli rt. Distances are straight-line measurements.
- Lanterna - Uvala Valeta - sport
- Lanterna - Rt Zub
- TN Lanterna - Plaža Crnika
- TN Solaris - Uvala pod Ravnice
- AC Lanterna - Plaža Valeta
- TN Solaris - Plaža Galeb