☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Kvarner & Islands · Lovran
Medveja - Uvala Cesara
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Medveja - Uvala Cesara, Lovran
Beach Medveja - Uvala Cesara is located in Lovran (Kvarner & Islands). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Medveja - Uvala Cesara · Lovran
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113° · SE (Sirocco)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 113°, direction SE (Sirocco); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Pebble
Seabed slope: gentle; natural shade: Low shrubs & pine trees; access: Stairs / Steps.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-21 10:03:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23.1 °C.
3 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Beach bar / Café, Restrooms / Toilets, Parking available.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (113° 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 - Uvala Cesara 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 113°, direction SE (Sirocco); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Beach bar / Café, Restrooms / Toilets, Parking available.
Latest official water test (2026-09-21 10:03:00): 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: Stairs / Steps · Parking: Free parking · Crowd: High 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 Medveja - Uvala Cesara
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Medveja - Uvala Cesara (Lovran).
What is the sea water quality rating at Medveja - Uvala Cesara beach in Lovran? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #6104), the bathing water quality at Medveja - Uvala Cesara 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 10:03:00), the measured sea temperature was 23.1 °C.
Which winds is Medveja - Uvala Cesara bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Medveja - Uvala Cesara faces the open sea at a bearing of 113° (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 - Uvala Cesara? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Medveja - Uvala Cesara 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 75 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Medveja - Uvala Cesara? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Beach bar / Café, Restrooms / Toilets, Parking available. Coastal access: Stairs / Steps; parking availability: Free parking.
Where is Medveja - Uvala Cesara located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Medveja - Uvala Cesara is located in Lovran, Kvarner & Islands, Croatia at GPS coordinates 45.26428° N, 14.26624° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Medveja - kraj plaže (591 m), Medveja - početak plaže (784 m), Peharovo (2.6 km).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Medveja - Uvala Cesara. Distances are straight-line measurements.
- Medveja - kraj plaže
- Medveja - početak plaže
- Peharovo
- Restoran Najade
- M. Draga - početak plaže
- M. Draga - kraj plaže