☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Kvarner & Islands · Opatija
Mali Raj
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Mali Raj, Opatija
Beach Mali Raj is located in Opatija (Kvarner & Islands). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Mali Raj · Opatija
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133° · SE (Sirocco)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 133°, direction SE (Sirocco); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Natural coastal cove
Official marine terrain profile verified by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2025-09-22 09:14:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 21.7 °C.
Natural cove
No commercial beach infrastructure recorded for this location.
🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (133° 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 | Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts |
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Jugo / Sirocco (SE, 135°)
Warm SE wind bringing long sea swells
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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts |
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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: Kupalište Ičići - kraj (843 m) → |
Mali Raj is a coastal beach and bay situated in Opatija (Kvarner & Islands). 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 133°, direction SE (Sirocco); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. No commercial beach infrastructure recorded for this location.
Latest official water test (2025-09-22 09:14:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 21.7 °C.
In this bay / immediate vicinity lies ACI Marina Opatija (Ičići) (Marina, capacity: 283 berths).
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IZOR FIELD PROFILE · INSTITUTE OF OCEANOGRAPHY AND FISHERIES
Beach profile and seabed characteristics
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OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
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MICROBIOLOGICAL 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.
🌿 No commercial infrastructure recorded for this site — it is a natural bay or quiet beach without facilities.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mali Raj
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Mali Raj (Opatija).
What is the sea water quality rating at Mali Raj beach in Opatija? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #6290), the bathing water quality at Mali Raj is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2025-09-22 09:14:00), the measured sea temperature was 21.7 °C.
Which winds is Mali Raj bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Mali Raj faces the open sea at a bearing of 133° (SE (Sirocco)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from 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 Mali Raj? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Mali Raj consists of: natural coastal pebble and rock. The seabed entry slope is moderate, and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: limited natural shade.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Mali Raj? ▾
No commercial beach infrastructure is recorded for this point — it is an unspoiled natural cove. Coastal access: standard coastal access; parking availability: in the vicinity.
Where is Mali Raj located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Mali Raj is located in Opatija, Kvarner & Islands, Croatia at GPS coordinates 45.31838° N, 14.29302° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Plaža ispod hotela Ičići (115 m), Punta Kolova (214 m), Villa Ariston (378 m).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Mali Raj. Distances are straight-line measurements.
- Plaža ispod hotela Ičići
- Punta Kolova
- Villa Ariston
- Kupalište Ičići - početak
- Kupalište Ičići - kraj
- Zonovo