☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Istria · Pula (Pješčana uvala)
Pješčana Uvala - Plaža
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Pješčana Uvala - Plaža, Pula
Beach Pješčana Uvala - Plaža is located in Pula (Istria). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Pješčana Uvala - Plaža · Pula
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243° · SW (Libeccio)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 243°, 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 (2025-09-26 09:20:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 24.5 °C.
9 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Lifeguard on duty, Sports & volleyball, Water sports, Changing cabins, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Parking available, Swimmer safety barrier.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (243° 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 | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Hotel Histria - Ispod hotela (380 m) → |
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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 |
Pješčana Uvala - Plaža is a coastal beach and bay situated in Pula (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 243°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Lifeguard on duty, Sports & volleyball, Water sports, Changing cabins, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Parking available, Swimmer safety barrier.
Latest official water test (2025-09-26 09:20:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 24.5 °C.
In this bay / immediate vicinity lies Marina Veruda (Pula) (Marina, capacity: 630 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: 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 Pješčana Uvala - Plaža
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Pješčana Uvala - Plaža (Pula).
What is the sea water quality rating at Pješčana Uvala - Plaža beach in Pula? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #7157), the bathing water quality at Pješčana Uvala - Plaža is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2025-09-26 09:20:00), the measured sea temperature was 24.5 °C.
Which winds is Pješčana Uvala - Plaža bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Pješčana Uvala - Plaža faces the open sea at a bearing of 243° (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 Pješčana Uvala - Plaža? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Pješčana Uvala - Plaža 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 240 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Pješčana Uvala - Plaža? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Restaurant, Lifeguard on duty, Sports & volleyball, Water sports, Changing cabins, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Parking available, Swimmer safety barrier. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: Free parking.
Where is Pješčana Uvala - Plaža located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Pješčana Uvala - Plaža is located in Pula, Istria, Croatia at GPS coordinates 44.83715° N, 13.84575° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Hotel Histria - Ispod hotela (380 m), Punta Verudela - Kod aquagana (735 m), Fratarski otok - prema kopnu (801 m).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Pješčana Uvala - Plaža. Distances are straight-line measurements.
- Hotel Histria - Ispod hotela
- Punta Verudela - Kod aquagana
- Fratarski otok - prema kopnu
- Verudela - Svjetionik
- Uvala Sv. Ivan - Plaža Ambrela
- Hotel Park - Ispod hotela