🧭 42.7838° N, 17.8588° E · Open sea: 234°
Slađenovići beach in Slano (Dubrovačko primorje) (Dubrovnik Region) — Official cove photo & water quality
🏛️ Official IZOR monitoring · #1141 Water quality: Excellent

☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Dubrovnik Region · Slano (Dubrovačko primorje) (Slađenovići)

Slađenovići

🏖️ Official swimming site 🧪 Seasonal samples: 40 🧭 Bay orientation: 234°
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS

About Slađenovići, Dubrovačko primorje

Beach Slađenovići is located in Dubrovačko primorje (Dubrovnik Region). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.

📍 BAY LOCATION & AERIAL VIEW

Slađenovići · Dubrovačko primorje

Slađenovići (42.7838° N, 17.8588° E)

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COASTAL EXPOSURE

234° · SW (Libeccio)

The cove faces open sea at an angle of 234°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.

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TERRAIN & SHORE

Sandy · Rounded pebbles / Shingle

Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: Low shrubs & grass only; access: Footpath / Trail.

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OFFICIAL WATER MONITORING

Excellent

Latest official water test (2026-10-01 11:20:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23.2 °C.

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AMENITIES & FACILITIES

4 amenities recorded

Recorded amenities on location: Beach bar / Café, proc, Parking available, Camping site.

📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility

Field data
Beach category Natural
Surface / Seabed Sandy, Rounded pebbles / Shingle
Vegetation & shade Low shrubs & grass only
Shore shape Sheltered cove / bay
Land slope Gentle slope (up to 15°)
Seabed slope Gentle slope (up to 15°)
Access Footpath / Trail
Parking Free parking
Peak season crowd High crowd
Prevailing wind South (Ostro / S)
Beach length 175 m
Beach width 10 m

🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (234° Bearing)

4-Wind Analysis
Adriatic Wind Cove Shelter Status Recommendation & Backup Cove
Bora / Bura (NE, 45°)
Gusty katabatic wind from the mainland
🟢 Sheltered (Calm) Calm swimming directly in this cove
Jugo / Sirocco (SE, 135°)
Warm SE wind bringing long sea swells
🟡 Cross-shore 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Uvala Janska (1.4 km) →
Maestral (NW, 315°)
Refreshing afternoon summer thermal breeze
🟡 Cross-shore 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Hotel Osmine (1.0 km) →
Lebić / Garbin (SW, 225°)
Southwesterly swell and coastal surf
🔴 Exposed (Waves) Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts
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PRACTICAL GUIDE & CONTEXT

Slađenovići is a coastal beach and bay situated in Dubrovačko primorje (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 234°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Beach bar / Café, proc, Parking available, Camping site.

Latest official water test (2026-10-01 11:20:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23.2 °C.

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✦ MULTI-DAY FORECAST

Multi-day wind shelter forecast at 14:00 for Slađenovići

Tomorrow · 14:00 NW Maestral · 16 km/h (9 kt) 🛡️ 91% Sheltered
In 2 days NE Bura · 24 km/h (13 kt) 🛡️ 86% Sheltered
In 3 days SE Jugo · 20 km/h (11 kt) 〰️ 68% Moderate
In 4 days Calm · 7 km/h (4 kt) 🌊 95% Calm sea
In 5 days NW Maestral · 14 km/h (8 kt) 🛡️ 92% Ideal
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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).

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Official field monitoring of the Republic of Croatia Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (Split) · Sampling point #1141
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Surface and shore

Beach terrain type

Predominantly Sandy, Rounded pebbles / Shingle.

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Shade & pine woods

Natural shade

Low shrubs & grass only

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Seabed configuration

Water entry & depth

Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°).

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Access & atmosphere

Access, parking & crowds

Access: Footpath / Trail · Parking: Free parking · Crowd: High crowd

175 × 10 m 📐 Beach dimensions
24.05 °C 🌡️ Summer sea avg
29.9–38.6 ‰ 🧂 Salinity (‰)
22.7 cm 🌊 Tide range

OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED

Authentic field photos of the bay

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Slađenovići, Slano (Dubrovačko primorje) — photo 1📷 Main panorama

MICROBIOLOGICAL 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.

☕ Beach bar / Café🏖️ proc🚗 Parking available📋 Official beach profile🏕️ Camping site
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Frequently Asked Questions About Slađenovići

Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Slađenovići (Dubrovačko primorje).

What is the sea water quality rating at Slađenovići beach in Slano (Dubrovačko primorje)? ▾

According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #1141), the bathing water quality at Slađenovići is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2026-10-01 11:20:00), the measured sea temperature was 23.2 °C.

Which winds is Slađenovići bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾

Slađenovići faces the open sea at a bearing of 234° (SW (Libeccio)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Bora (NE), while winds blowing directly from SW (Libeccio) can create onshore waves.

What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Slađenovići? ▾

According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Slađenovići consists of: Sandy, Rounded pebbles / Shingle. 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 175 m long.

What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Slađenovići? ▾

Recorded facilities on site include: Beach bar / Café, proc, Parking available, Camping site. Coastal access: Footpath / Trail; parking availability: Free parking.

Where is Slađenovići located and what beaches are nearby? ▾

Slađenovići is located in Slano (Dubrovačko primorje), Dubrovnik Region, Croatia at GPS coordinates 42.78381° N, 17.85879° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Hotel Osmine (1.0 km), Uvala Janska (1.4 km), Hotel Admiral (2.4 km).

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Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Slađenovići. Distances are straight-line measurements.

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