🧭 43.6959° N, 15.8913° E · Open sea: 147°
Solaris, Hotel   Andrija beach in Šibenik (Šibenik Riviera) — Official cove photo & water quality
🏛️ Official IZOR monitoring · #3050 Water quality: Excellent

☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Šibenik Riviera · Šibenik

Solaris, Hotel Andrija

🏖️ Official swimming site 🧪 Seasonal samples: 40 🧭 Bay orientation: 147°
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS

About Solaris, Hotel Andrija, Šibenik

Beach Solaris, Hotel Andrija is located in Šibenik (Šibenik Riviera). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.

📍 BAY LOCATION & AERIAL VIEW

Solaris, Hotel Andrija · Šibenik

Solaris, Hotel Andrija (43.6959° N, 15.8913° E)

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COASTAL EXPOSURE

147° · SE (Sirocco)

The cove faces open sea at an angle of 147°, direction SE (Sirocco); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.

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TERRAIN & SHORE

Pebble

Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: Low shrubs & pine trees; access: Paved asphalt road.

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OFFICIAL WATER MONITORING

Excellent

Latest official water test (2025-09-22 10:00:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23.3 °C.

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AMENITIES & FACILITIES

7 amenities recorded

Recorded amenities on location: Water sports, Hotel nearby, Swimming pool, Beach bar / Café, Showers, Auxiliary beach facility, Swimmer safety barrier.

📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility

Field data
Beach category Developed
Surface / Seabed Pebble
Vegetation & shade Low shrubs & pine trees
Shore shape Straight coastline
Land slope Gentle slope (up to 15°)
Seabed slope Gentle slope (up to 15°)
Access Paved asphalt road
Parking Paid parking
Peak season crowd High crowd
Prevailing wind Southwest (Libeccio / SW)
Beach length 650 m
Beach width 15 m

🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (147° 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
🔴 Exposed (Waves) Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts
Maestral (NW, 315°)
Refreshing afternoon summer thermal breeze
🟢 Sheltered (Calm) Calm swimming directly in this cove
Lebić / Garbin (SW, 225°)
Southwesterly swell and coastal surf
🟡 Cross-shore Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts
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PRACTICAL GUIDE & CONTEXT

Solaris, Hotel Andrija is a coastal beach and bay situated in Šibenik (Šibenik Riviera). 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 147°, direction SE (Sirocco); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Water sports, Hotel nearby, Swimming pool, Beach bar / Café, Showers, Auxiliary beach facility, Swimmer safety barrier.

Latest official water test (2025-09-22 10:00:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23.3 °C.

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Sea conditions, wind and wind shelter

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✦ MULTI-DAY FORECAST

Multi-day wind shelter forecast at 14:00 for Solaris, Hotel Andrija

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 #3050
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Surface and shore

Beach terrain type

Predominantly Pebble.

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Shade & pine woods

Natural shade

Low shrubs & pine trees

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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: Paved asphalt road · Parking: Paid parking · Crowd: High crowd

650 × 15 m 📐 Beach dimensions
23.14 °C 🌡️ Summer sea avg
29.8–39.6 ‰ 🧂 Salinity (‰)
28.3 cm 🌊 Tide range

OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED

Authentic field photos of the bay

Showing 6 official field photos taken by IZOR inspectors.

Solaris, Hotel   Andrija, Šibenik — photo 1📷 Main panorama
Solaris, Hotel   Andrija, Šibenik — photo 2Photo 2
Solaris, Hotel   Andrija, Šibenik — photo 3Photo 3
Solaris, Hotel   Andrija, Šibenik — photo 4Photo 4
Solaris, Hotel   Andrija, Šibenik — photo 5Photo 5
Solaris, Hotel   Andrija, Šibenik — photo 6Photo 6

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.

🏄 Water sports🏨 Hotel nearby🏊 Swimming pool☕ Beach bar / Café🚿 Showers🏠 Auxiliary beach facility🪢 Swimmer safety barrier📋 Official beach profile
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Frequently Asked Questions About Solaris, Hotel Andrija

Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Solaris, Hotel Andrija (Šibenik).

What is the sea water quality rating at Solaris, Hotel Andrija beach in Šibenik? ▾

According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #3050), the bathing water quality at Solaris, Hotel Andrija is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2025-09-22 10:00:00), the measured sea temperature was 23.3 °C.

Which winds is Solaris, Hotel Andrija bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾

Solaris, Hotel Andrija faces the open sea at a bearing of 147° (SE (Sirocco)). 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 SE (Sirocco) can create onshore waves.

What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Solaris, Hotel Andrija? ▾

According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Solaris, Hotel Andrija consists of: 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 650 m long.

What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Solaris, Hotel Andrija? ▾

Recorded facilities on site include: Water sports, Hotel nearby, Swimming pool, Beach bar / Café, Showers, Auxiliary beach facility, Swimmer safety barrier. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: Paid parking.

Where is Solaris, Hotel Andrija located and what beaches are nearby? ▾

Solaris, Hotel Andrija is located in Šibenik, Šibenik Riviera, Croatia at GPS coordinates 43.69594° N, 15.89126° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Solaris Wellnes (223 m), Solaris, Hotel Ivan (300 m), Solaris, Hotel Jure (463 m).

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Nearby Beaches

Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Solaris, Hotel Andrija. Distances are straight-line measurements.

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