☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Šibenik Riviera · 🏝️ Murter Island · Murter
Murter, Slanica-Colentum
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Murter, Slanica-Colentum, Murter Kornati
Beach Murter, Slanica-Colentum is located in Murter Kornati (Šibenik Riviera). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Murter, Slanica-Colentum · Murter Kornati
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224° · SW (Libeccio)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 224°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Sandy · Rocky
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: Trees only; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-21 09:30:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 24 °C.
14 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Water sports, Hotel nearby, Swimming pool, Beach bar / Café, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Apartments / Rentals, Aquapark / Inflatables, Fast food / Bistro, Parking available, Camping site.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (224° 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 | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Murter, Slanica (128 m) → |
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Maestral (NW, 315°)
Refreshing afternoon summer thermal breeze
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🟡 Cross-shore | Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts |
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Lebić / Garbin (SW, 225°)
Southwesterly swell and coastal surf
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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Murter, Hramina (806 m) → |
Murter, Slanica-Colentum is a coastal beach and bay situated in Murter Kornati (Šibenik Riviera). 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 224°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Water sports, Hotel nearby, Swimming pool, Beach bar / Café, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Apartments / Rentals, Aquapark / Inflatables, Fast food / Bistro, Parking available, Camping site.
Latest official water test (2026-09-21 09:30:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 24 °C.
In this bay / immediate vicinity lies Marina Hramina (Murter) (Marina, capacity: 370 berths).
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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 Sandy, Rocky.
Natural shade
Trees only
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Paved asphalt road · Parking: Paid parking · Crowd: High crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
Authentic field photos of the bay
Showing 6 official field photos taken by IZOR inspectors.
📷 Main panorama
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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 Murter, Slanica-Colentum
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Murter, Slanica-Colentum (Murter Kornati).
What is the sea water quality rating at Murter, Slanica-Colentum beach in Murter? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #3077), the bathing water quality at Murter, Slanica-Colentum 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 09:30:00), the measured sea temperature was 24 °C.
Which winds is Murter, Slanica-Colentum bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Murter, Slanica-Colentum faces the open sea at a bearing of 224° (SW (Libeccio)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Bora (NE), while winds blowing directly from SW (Libeccio) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Murter, Slanica-Colentum? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Murter, Slanica-Colentum consists of: Sandy, Rocky. 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 600 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Murter, Slanica-Colentum? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Restaurant, Water sports, Hotel nearby, Swimming pool, Beach bar / Café, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Apartments / Rentals, Aquapark / Inflatables, Fast food / Bistro, Parking available, Camping site. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: Paid parking.
Where is Murter, Slanica-Colentum located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Murter, Slanica-Colentum is located in Murter (Murter Island), Šibenik Riviera, Croatia at GPS coordinates 43.81672° N, 15.57827° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Murter, Slanica (128 m), Murter, Slanica kraj (218 m), Murter, Hramina (806 m).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Murter, Slanica-Colentum. Distances are straight-line measurements.
- Murter, Slanica
- Murter, Slanica kraj
- Murter, Hramina
- Murter, Vučigrađe
- Betina, Zdrače
- Betina, Plitka vala