☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Istria · Pula (Stoja)
Stoja - Gradska plaža
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Stoja - Gradska plaža, Pula
Beach Stoja - Gradska plaža is located in Pula (Istria). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Stoja - Gradska plaža · Pula
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131° · SE (Sirocco)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 131°, direction SE (Sirocco); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Concrete plateau · Rocky
Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°); natural shade: None; access: Footpath / Trail.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2025-09-26 10:00:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 24.5 °C.
10 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Lifeguard on duty, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Promenade benches, Parking available, Swimmer safety barrier.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (131° 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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🟡 Cross-shore | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Stoja - Naselje Zelenika (294 m) → |
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Jugo / Sirocco (SE, 135°)
Warm SE wind bringing long sea swells
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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts |
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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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🟡 Cross-shore | Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts |
Stoja - Gradska plaža is a coastal beach and bay situated in Pula (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 131°, direction SE (Sirocco); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Lifeguard on duty, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Promenade benches, Parking available, Swimmer safety barrier.
Latest official water test (2025-09-26 10:00:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 24.5 °C.
In this bay / immediate vicinity lies Marina Polesana Pula (Sv. Katarina) (Marina, capacity: 262 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 Concrete plateau, Rocky.
Natural shade
None
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Footpath / Trail · Parking: Free parking · Crowd: High crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
Authentic field photos of the bay
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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.
BAY AMENITIES · INFRASTRUCTURE & FACILITIES
Amenities and facilities on site
Amenities recorded in official beach profile.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Stoja - Gradska plaža
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Stoja - Gradska plaža (Pula).
What is the sea water quality rating at Stoja - Gradska plaža beach in Pula? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #7144), the bathing water quality at Stoja - Gradska plaža is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2025-09-26 10:00:00), the measured sea temperature was 24.5 °C.
Which winds is Stoja - Gradska plaža bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Stoja - Gradska plaža faces the open sea at a bearing of 131° (SE (Sirocco)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from 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 Stoja - Gradska plaža? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Stoja - Gradska plaža consists of: Concrete plateau, Rocky. The seabed entry slope is Moderate slope (15–25°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: None. The swimming zone is approximately 370 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Stoja - Gradska plaža? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Lifeguard on duty, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Promenade benches, Parking available, Swimmer safety barrier. Coastal access: Footpath / Trail; parking availability: Free parking.
Where is Stoja - Gradska plaža located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Stoja - Gradska plaža is located in Pula, Istria, Croatia at GPS coordinates 44.85812° N, 13.81724° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Stoja - Naselje Zelenika (294 m), AC Stoja - Prema gradskoj plaži (458 m), AC Stoja - Prema Valovinama (497 m).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Stoja - Gradska plaža. Distances are straight-line measurements.
- Stoja - Naselje Zelenika
- AC Stoja - Prema gradskoj plaži
- AC Stoja - Prema Valovinama
- AC Stoja - Prema pučini
- Valovine
- Valkane - Sredina uvale