☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Dubrovnik Region · Župa dubrovačka (Mlini)
Mlini
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Mlini, Župa dubrovačka
Beach Mlini is located in Župa dubrovačka (Dubrovnik Region). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Mlini · Župa dubrovačka
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208° · SW (Libeccio)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 208°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Rounded pebbles / Shingle
Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°); natural shade: None; access: Footpath / Trail.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-10-02 10:00:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22.9 °C.
5 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Hotel nearby, Beach bar / Café, Showers, Apartments / Rentals, crpna.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (208° 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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🟢 Sheltered (Calm) | Calm swimming directly in this cove |
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Jugo / Sirocco (SE, 135°)
Warm SE wind bringing long sea swells
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🟡 Cross-shore | 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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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts |
Mlini is a coastal beach and bay situated in Župa dubrovačka (Dubrovnik Region). 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 208°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Hotel nearby, Beach bar / Café, Showers, Apartments / Rentals, crpna.
Latest official water test (2026-10-02 10:00:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22.9 °C.
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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 Rounded pebbles / Shingle.
Natural shade
None
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Footpath / Trail · Parking: Free parking · Crowd: High crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
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📷 Main panoramaMICROBIOLOGICAL 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 Mlini
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Mlini (Župa dubrovačka).
What is the sea water quality rating at Mlini beach in Župa dubrovačka? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #1006), the bathing water quality at Mlini is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2026-10-02 10:00:00), the measured sea temperature was 22.9 °C.
Which winds is Mlini bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Mlini faces the open sea at a bearing of 208° (SW (Libeccio)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Bora (NE) and Maestral (NW), while winds blowing directly from SW (Libeccio) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Mlini? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Mlini consists of: Rounded pebbles / Shingle. The seabed entry slope is Moderate slope (15–25°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: None. The swimming zone is approximately 260 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Mlini? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Hotel nearby, Beach bar / Café, Showers, Apartments / Rentals, crpna. Coastal access: Footpath / Trail; parking availability: Free parking.
Where is Mlini located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Mlini is located in Župa dubrovačka, Dubrovnik Region, Croatia at GPS coordinates 42.62149° N, 18.20725° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Striježica (479 m), Srebreno (752 m), Kupari (1.2 km).
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Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Mlini. Distances are straight-line measurements.