☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Zadar Region · Vrsi
Ričina
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Ričina, Vrsi
Beach Ričina is located in Vrsi (Zadar Region). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Ričina · Vrsi
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10° · N (Tramontana)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 10°, direction N (Tramontana); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Sandy
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: Low shrubs & grass only; access: Unpaved gravel road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2025-10-02 08:20:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 18.5 °C.
8 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Beach bar / Café, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Fast food / Bistro, Promenade benches, Parking available, Swimmer safety barrier.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (10° 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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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Zaton H.R. 1 (6.6 km) → |
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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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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Zaton H.R. 1 (6.6 km) → |
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Lebić / Garbin (SW, 225°)
Southwesterly swell and coastal surf
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🟢 Sheltered (Calm) | Calm swimming directly in this cove |
Ričina is a coastal beach and bay situated in Vrsi (Zadar Region). 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 10°, direction N (Tramontana); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Beach bar / Café, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Fast food / Bistro, Promenade benches, Parking available, Swimmer safety barrier.
Latest official water test (2025-10-02 08:20:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 18.5 °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 Sandy.
Natural shade
Low shrubs & grass only
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Unpaved gravel road · Parking: No parking · Crowd: Low crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
Authentic field photos of the bay
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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.
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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 Ričina
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Ričina (Vrsi).
What is the sea water quality rating at Ričina beach in Vrsi? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #4200), the bathing water quality at Ričina is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2025-10-02 08:20:00), the measured sea temperature was 18.5 °C.
Which winds is Ričina bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Ričina faces the open sea at a bearing of 10° (N (Tramontana)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Sirocco / Jugo (SE), while winds blowing directly from N (Tramontana) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Ričina? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Ričina consists of: Sandy. 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 1000 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Ričina? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Beach bar / Café, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Fast food / Bistro, Promenade benches, Parking available, Swimmer safety barrier. Coastal access: Unpaved gravel road; parking availability: No parking.
Where is Ričina located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Ričina is located in Vrsi, Zadar Region, Croatia at GPS coordinates 44.28030° N, 15.20905° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Ždrijac (3.8 km), Kraljičina Plaža (4.1 km), Zaton H.R. 1 (6.6 km).
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Nearby Beaches
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