☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Kvarner & Islands · Kraljevica
Sansovo
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Sansovo, Kraljevica
Beach Sansovo is located in Kraljevica (Kvarner & Islands). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Sansovo · Kraljevica
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3° · N (Tramontana)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 3°, direction N (Tramontana); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Pebble · Rocky
Seabed slope: gentle; natural shade: None; access: Coastal promenade.
Sufficient
Latest official water test (2025-09-23 09:32:00): rating "Sufficient", sea temperature 18.5 °C.
Natural cove
No commercial beach infrastructure recorded for this location.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (3° 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: Bakarac kupalište na ulazu (430 m) → |
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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) | Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts |
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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 |
Sansovo is a coastal beach and bay situated in Kraljevica (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 3°, direction N (Tramontana); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. No commercial beach infrastructure recorded for this location.
Latest official water test (2025-09-23 09:32:00): rating "Sufficient", sea temperature 18.5 °C.
METEO & MARINE GUIDE · OPEN-METEO MARINE & DHMZ
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 Pebble, Rocky.
Natural shade
None
Water entry & depth
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Access, parking & crowds
Access: Coastal promenade · Parking: No parking · Crowd: Low 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 Sansovo
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Sansovo (Kraljevica).
What is the sea water quality rating at Sansovo beach in Kraljevica? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #6039), the bathing water quality at Sansovo is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2025-09-23 09:32:00), the measured sea temperature was 18.5 °C.
Which winds is Sansovo bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Sansovo faces the open sea at a bearing of 3° (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 Sansovo? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Sansovo consists of: Pebble, Rocky. The seabed entry slope is moderate, and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: None. The swimming zone is approximately 383 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Sansovo? ▾
No commercial beach infrastructure is recorded for this point — it is an unspoiled natural cove. Coastal access: Coastal promenade; parking availability: No parking.
Where is Sansovo located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Sansovo is located in Kraljevica, Kvarner & Islands, Croatia at GPS coordinates 45.28078° N, 14.57434° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Bakarac kupalište na ulazu (430 m), Bakarac - uvala Dobra (556 m), Carevo (764 m).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Sansovo. Distances are straight-line measurements.
- Bakarac kupalište na ulazu
- Bakarac - uvala Dobra
- Carevo
- Oštro - početak
- Oštro - kraj
- Uvala Scott - ispod hotela