☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Kvarner & Islands · Opatija
Plaža ispod hotela Ičići
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Plaža ispod hotela Ičići, Opatija
Beach Plaža ispod hotela Ičići is located in Opatija (Kvarner & Islands). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Plaža ispod hotela Ičići · Opatija
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130° · SE (Sirocco)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 130°, direction SE (Sirocco); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Concrete plateau · Rocky
Seabed slope: gentle; natural shade: None; access: Coastal promenade.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-21 09:26:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23.1 °C.
3 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Waste bins / Trash cans, Parking available.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (130° 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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🟡 Cross-shore | Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts |
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Jugo / Sirocco (SE, 135°)
Warm SE wind bringing long sea swells
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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | 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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🟡 Cross-shore | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Kupalište Ičići - kraj (729 m) → |
Plaža ispod hotela Ičići is a coastal beach and bay situated in Opatija (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 130°, direction SE (Sirocco); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Waste bins / Trash cans, Parking available.
Latest official water test (2026-09-21 09:26:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23.1 °C.
In this bay / immediate vicinity lies ACI Marina Opatija (Ičići) (Marina, capacity: 283 berths).
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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 Concrete plateau, Rocky.
Natural shade
None
Water entry & depth
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Access, parking & crowds
Access: Coastal promenade · Parking: Free parking · Crowd: High crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
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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 Plaža ispod hotela Ičići
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Plaža ispod hotela Ičići (Opatija).
What is the sea water quality rating at Plaža ispod hotela Ičići beach in Opatija? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #6093), the bathing water quality at Plaža ispod hotela Ičići 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 09:26:00), the measured sea temperature was 23.1 °C.
Which winds is Plaža ispod hotela Ičići bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Plaža ispod hotela Ičići faces the open sea at a bearing of 130° (SE (Sirocco)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Maestral (NW), while winds blowing directly from SE (Sirocco) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Plaža ispod hotela Ičići? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Plaža ispod hotela Ičići consists of: Concrete plateau, Rocky. The seabed entry slope is moderate, and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: None. The swimming zone is approximately 520 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Plaža ispod hotela Ičići? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Restaurant, Waste bins / Trash cans, Parking available. Coastal access: Coastal promenade; parking availability: Free parking.
Where is Plaža ispod hotela Ičići located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Plaža ispod hotela Ičići is located in Opatija, Kvarner & Islands, Croatia at GPS coordinates 45.31755° N, 14.29216° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Mali Raj (115 m), Punta Kolova (308 m), Villa Ariston (480 m).
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