☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Istria · Ližnjan
Salbunić
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Salbunić, Ližnjan
Beach Salbunić is located in Ližnjan (Istria). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Salbunić · Ližnjan
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38° · NE (Bora)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 38°, direction NE (Bora); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Rocky · Pebble
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: Low shrubs & pine trees; access: Unpaved gravel road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-30 08:30:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 21.4 °C.
5 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Sports & volleyball, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Promenade benches, Parking available.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (38° 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: AC Kažela - FKK III (1.9 km) → |
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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: AC Kažela - FKK III (1.9 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 |
Salbunić is a coastal beach and bay situated in Ližnjan (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 38°, direction NE (Bora); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Sports & volleyball, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Promenade benches, Parking available.
Latest official water test (2026-09-30 08:30:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 21.4 °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 & pine trees
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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Photo 4MICROBIOLOGICAL 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 Salbunić
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Salbunić (Ližnjan).
What is the sea water quality rating at Salbunić beach in Ližnjan? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #7261), the bathing water quality at Salbunić 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 08:30:00), the measured sea temperature was 21.4 °C.
Which winds is Salbunić bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Salbunić faces the open sea at a bearing of 38° (NE (Bora)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from offshore winds blowing from the hinterland, while winds blowing directly from NE (Bora) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Salbunić? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Salbunić consists of: Rocky, Pebble. The seabed entry slope is Gentle slope (up to 15°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Low shrubs & pine trees. The swimming zone is approximately 150 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Salbunić? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Sports & volleyball, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Promenade benches, Parking available. Coastal access: Unpaved gravel road; parking availability: Free parking.
Where is Salbunić located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Salbunić is located in Ližnjan, Istria, Croatia at GPS coordinates 44.81733° N, 13.97641° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: AC Kažela - FKK III (1.9 km), AC Kažela - FKK (2.0 km), AC Kažela - Textil Strand (2.2 km).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Salbunić. Distances are straight-line measurements.
- AC Kažela - FKK III
- AC Kažela - FKK
- AC Kažela - Textil Strand
- Pošesi - Pošesi
- Hotel Belvedere - Molo
- Hotel Holiday - Ispod hotela