☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Kvarner & Islands · Crikvenica
Pazdehova
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Pazdehova, Crikvenica
Beach Pazdehova is located in Crikvenica (Kvarner & Islands). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Pazdehova · Crikvenica
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222° · SW (Libeccio)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 222°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Pebble · Concrete plateau
Seabed slope: gentle; natural shade: None; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-28 10:45:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 21.5 °C.
3 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Auxiliary beach facility.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (222° 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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🟡 Cross-shore | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Kačjak - istok - betonirani plato (1.2 km) → |
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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 |
Pazdehova is a coastal beach and bay situated in Crikvenica (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 222°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Auxiliary beach facility.
Latest official water test (2026-09-28 10:45:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 21.5 °C.
METEO & MARINE GUIDE · OPEN-METEO MARINE & DHMZ
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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, Concrete plateau.
Natural shade
None
Water entry & depth
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Access, parking & crowds
Access: Paved asphalt road · Parking: No parking · Crowd: High crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
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Photo 5MICROBIOLOGICAL 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 Pazdehova
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Pazdehova (Crikvenica).
What is the sea water quality rating at Pazdehova beach in Crikvenica? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #6270), the bathing water quality at Pazdehova is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2026-09-28 10:45:00), the measured sea temperature was 21.5 °C.
Which winds is Pazdehova bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Pazdehova faces the open sea at a bearing of 222° (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 Pazdehova? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Pazdehova consists of: Pebble, Concrete plateau. The seabed entry slope is moderate, and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: None. The swimming zone is approximately 190 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Pazdehova? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Auxiliary beach facility. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: No parking.
Where is Pazdehova located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Pazdehova is located in Crikvenica, Kvarner & Islands, Croatia at GPS coordinates 45.19317° N, 14.66488° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Lanterna - plaža (220 m), Odmaralište željezare Jesenice - Hotel Riviera (583 m), Hotel Omorika (971 m).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Pazdehova. Distances are straight-line measurements.
- Lanterna - plaža
- Odmaralište željezare Jesenice - Hotel Riviera
- Hotel Omorika
- Thalassotherapia
- Kačjak - istok - betonirani plato
- Rt Kačjak