☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Istria · Tar-Vabriga (Lanterna)
Lanterna - Uvala Valeta - sport
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Lanterna - Uvala Valeta - sport, Tar-Vabriga
Beach Lanterna - Uvala Valeta - sport is located in Tar-Vabriga (Istria). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Lanterna - Uvala Valeta - sport · Tar-Vabriga
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10° · N (Tramontana)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 10°, direction N (Tramontana); 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 (2026-09-22 11:06:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 24 °C.
10 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Sports & volleyball, Water sports, Wheelchair / ramp access, Beach bar / Café, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (10° 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: TN Lanterna - Plaža Crnika (879 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 - Uvala Valeta - sport 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 10°, direction N (Tramontana); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Sports & volleyball, Water sports, Wheelchair / ramp access, Beach bar / Café, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier.
Latest official water test (2026-09-22 11:06:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 24 °C.
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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: Free parking · Crowd: High crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
Authentic field photos of the bay
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📷 Main panorama
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Photo 3MICROBIOLOGICAL 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 Lanterna - Uvala Valeta - sport
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Lanterna - Uvala Valeta - sport (Tar-Vabriga).
What is the sea water quality rating at Lanterna - Uvala Valeta - sport beach in Tar-Vabriga? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #7049), the bathing water quality at Lanterna - Uvala Valeta - sport 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 11:06:00), the measured sea temperature was 24 °C.
Which winds is Lanterna - Uvala Valeta - sport bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Lanterna - Uvala Valeta - sport faces the open sea at a bearing of 10° (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 - Uvala Valeta - sport? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Lanterna - Uvala Valeta - sport 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 320 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Lanterna - Uvala Valeta - sport? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Sports & volleyball, Water sports, Wheelchair / ramp access, Beach bar / Café, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: Free parking.
Where is Lanterna - Uvala Valeta - sport located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Lanterna - Uvala Valeta - sport is located in Tar-Vabriga, Istria, Croatia at GPS coordinates 45.29942° N, 13.58176° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Lanterna - Debeli rt (490 m), AC Lanterna - Plaža Valeta (598 m), TN Lanterna - Plaža Crnika (879 m).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Lanterna - Uvala Valeta - sport. Distances are straight-line measurements.
- Lanterna - Debeli rt
- AC Lanterna - Plaža Valeta
- TN Lanterna - Plaža Crnika
- TN Solaris - Uvala pod Ravnice
- Lanterna - Rt Zub
- TN Solaris - Plaža Galeb