☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Central Dalmatia · 🏝️ Brač Island · Povlja (Brač)
Lanterna
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Lanterna, Povlja
Beach Lanterna is located in Povlja (Central Dalmatia). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Lanterna · Povlja
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323° · NW (Maestral)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 323°, direction NW (Maestral); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Rocky · Pebble
Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°); natural shade: Low shrubs & grass only; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-21 13:15:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 24.2 °C.
3 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Auxiliary beach facility, Parking available, Swimmer safety barrier.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (323° 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 | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Hotel Galeb (340 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) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Marušići (6.6 km) → |
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Lebić / Garbin (SW, 225°)
Southwesterly swell and coastal surf
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🟡 Cross-shore | Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts |
Lanterna is a coastal beach and bay situated in Povlja (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 323°, direction NW (Maestral); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Auxiliary beach facility, Parking available, Swimmer safety barrier.
Latest official water test (2026-09-21 13:15:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 24.2 °C.
METEO & MARINE GUIDE · OPEN-METEO MARINE & DHMZ
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 Rocky, Pebble.
Natural shade
Low shrubs & grass only
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Paved asphalt road · Parking: Free parking · Crowd: Low crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
Authentic field photos of the bay
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Photo 4MICROBIOLOGICAL 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
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Lanterna (Povlja).
What is the sea water quality rating at Lanterna beach in Povlja? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #2105), the bathing water quality at Lanterna 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 13:15:00), the measured sea temperature was 24.2 °C.
Which winds is Lanterna bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Lanterna faces the open sea at a bearing of 323° (NW (Maestral)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Sirocco / Jugo (SE), while winds blowing directly from NW (Maestral) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Lanterna? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Lanterna consists of: Rocky, Pebble. The seabed entry slope is Moderate slope (15–25°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Low shrubs & grass only.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Lanterna? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Auxiliary beach facility, Parking available, Swimmer safety barrier. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: Free parking.
Where is Lanterna located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Lanterna is located in Povlja (Brač Island), Central Dalmatia, Croatia at GPS coordinates 43.34101° N, 16.83247° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Hotel Galeb (340 m), Marušići (6.6 km), Porat (6.7 km).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Lanterna. Distances are straight-line measurements.