☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Dubrovnik Region · 🏝️ Mljet Island · Mljet
Saplunara
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Saplunara, Mljet
Beach Saplunara is located in Mljet (Dubrovnik Region). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Saplunara · Mljet
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202° · S (Ostro)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 202°, direction S (Ostro); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Sandy
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: Low shrubs & pine trees; access: Stairs / Steps.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-24 15:40:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 24 °C.
2 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Boat anchorage.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (202° 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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🟡 Cross-shore | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Prožura (8.1 km) → |
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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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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Okuklje (6.5 km) → |
Saplunara is a coastal beach and bay situated in Mljet (Dubrovnik 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 202°, direction S (Ostro); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Boat anchorage.
Latest official water test (2026-09-24 15:40:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 24 °C.
In this bay / immediate vicinity lies Sidrište Uvala Saplunara (Mljet) (Mooring buoy field, capacity: 30 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.
Natural shade
Low shrubs & pine trees
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Stairs / Steps · Parking: Free parking · Crowd: High crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
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Photo 2MICROBIOLOGICAL 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 Saplunara
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Saplunara (Mljet).
What is the sea water quality rating at Saplunara beach in Mljet? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #1116), the bathing water quality at Saplunara is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2026-09-24 15:40:00), the measured sea temperature was 24 °C.
Which winds is Saplunara bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Saplunara faces the open sea at a bearing of 202° (S (Ostro)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Bora (NE) and Maestral (NW), while winds blowing directly from S (Ostro) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Saplunara? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Saplunara consists of: Sandy. 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 885 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Saplunara? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Restaurant, Boat anchorage. Coastal access: Stairs / Steps; parking availability: Free parking.
Where is Saplunara located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Saplunara is located in Mljet (Mljet Island), Dubrovnik Region, Croatia at GPS coordinates 42.69985° N, 17.73974° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Okuklje (6.5 km), Prožura (8.1 km), Šipanska Luka (9.8 km).
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Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Saplunara. Distances are straight-line measurements.