☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Istria · Vodnjan (Peroj)
Peroj - Božinka
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Peroj - Božinka, Vodnjan
Beach Peroj - Božinka is located in Vodnjan (Istria). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Peroj - Božinka · Vodnjan
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242° · SW (Libeccio)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 242°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Rocky · Pebble
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: Low shrubs & grass only; access: Unpaved gravel road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-30 09:55:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22.8 °C.
1 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Parking available.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (242° 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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🟢 Sheltered (Calm) | Calm swimming directly in this cove |
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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: Nacionalni park Brijuni - Centralna plaža - drveni molo (3.4 km) → |
Peroj - Božinka is a coastal beach and bay situated in Vodnjan (Istria). 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 242°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Parking available.
Latest official water test (2026-09-30 09:55:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22.8 °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 Rocky, Pebble.
Natural shade
Low shrubs & grass only
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Unpaved gravel road · Parking: Free parking · Crowd: High crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
Authentic field photos of the bay
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📷 Main panorama
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Photo 3MICROBIOLOGICAL 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 Peroj - Božinka
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Peroj - Božinka (Vodnjan).
What is the sea water quality rating at Peroj - Božinka beach in Vodnjan? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #7260), the bathing water quality at Peroj - Božinka is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2026-09-30 09:55:00), the measured sea temperature was 22.8 °C.
Which winds is Peroj - Božinka bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Peroj - Božinka faces the open sea at a bearing of 242° (SW (Libeccio)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Bora (NE) and Sirocco / Jugo (SE), while winds blowing directly from SW (Libeccio) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Peroj - Božinka? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Peroj - Božinka consists of: Rocky, Pebble. The seabed entry slope is Gentle slope (up to 15°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Low shrubs & grass only. The swimming zone is approximately 170 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Peroj - Božinka? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Parking available. Coastal access: Unpaved gravel road; parking availability: Free parking.
Where is Peroj - Božinka located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Peroj - Božinka is located in Vodnjan, Istria, Croatia at GPS coordinates 44.94616° N, 13.78809° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Fažana - Sjever (2.1 km), Fažana - Dječje igralište (2.7 km), Nacionalni park Brijuni - Centralna plaža - drveni molo (3.4 km).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Peroj - Božinka. Distances are straight-line measurements.
- Fažana - Sjever
- Fažana - Dječje igralište
- Nacionalni park Brijuni - Centralna plaža - drveni molo
- AC Bi Village - Plaža Bival
- Valbandon - Plaža
- Hidrobaza