☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Kvarner & Islands · Lovran
Medveja - početak plaže
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Medveja - početak plaže, Lovran
Beach Medveja - početak plaže is located in Lovran (Kvarner & Islands). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Medveja - početak plaže · Lovran
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116° · SE (Sirocco)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 116°, direction SE (Sirocco); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Pebble
Seabed slope: gentle; natural shade: Low shrubs & pine trees; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-21 09:59:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23.1 °C.
14 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Lifeguard on duty, Water sports, Wheelchair / ramp access, Beach bar / Café, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Showers, Auxiliary beach facility, Fast food / Bistro, Promenade benches, crpna.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (116° 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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🟢 Sheltered (Calm) | Calm swimming directly in this cove |
Medveja - početak plaže is a coastal beach and bay situated in Lovran (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 116°, direction SE (Sirocco); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Lifeguard on duty, Water sports, Wheelchair / ramp access, Beach bar / Café, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Showers, Auxiliary beach facility, Fast food / Bistro, Promenade benches, crpna.
Latest official water test (2026-09-21 09:59:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23.1 °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.
Natural shade
Low shrubs & pine trees
Water entry & depth
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Access, parking & crowds
Access: Paved asphalt road · Parking: Paid parking · Crowd: High crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
Authentic field photos of the bay
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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 Medveja - početak plaže
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Medveja - početak plaže (Lovran).
What is the sea water quality rating at Medveja - početak plaže beach in Lovran? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #6103), the bathing water quality at Medveja - početak plaže 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 09:59:00), the measured sea temperature was 23.1 °C.
Which winds is Medveja - početak plaže bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Medveja - početak plaže faces the open sea at a bearing of 116° (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 Medveja - početak plaže? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Medveja - početak plaže consists of: Pebble. The seabed entry slope is moderate, and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Low shrubs & pine trees. The swimming zone is approximately 510 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Medveja - početak plaže? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Restaurant, Lifeguard on duty, Water sports, Wheelchair / ramp access, Beach bar / Café, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Showers, Auxiliary beach facility, Fast food / Bistro, Promenade benches, crpna. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: Paid parking.
Where is Medveja - početak plaže located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Medveja - početak plaže is located in Lovran, Kvarner & Islands, Croatia at GPS coordinates 45.27067° N, 14.27047° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Medveja - kraj plaže (201 m), Medveja - Uvala Cesara (784 m), Peharovo (1.8 km).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Medveja - početak plaže. Distances are straight-line measurements.
- Medveja - kraj plaže
- Medveja - Uvala Cesara
- Peharovo
- Restoran Najade
- Lovran - kupalište Kvarner
- Hotel Excelsior - kupalište