☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Istria · Pula (Stoja)
Stoja - Naselje Zelenika
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Stoja - Naselje Zelenika, Pula
Beach Stoja - Naselje Zelenika is located in Pula (Istria). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Stoja - Naselje Zelenika · Pula
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207° · SW (Libeccio)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 207°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Rocky · Pebble
Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°); natural shade: Low shrubs & grass only; access: Unpaved gravel road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2025-09-26 09:58:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 24.5 °C.
Natural cove
No commercial beach infrastructure recorded for this location.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (207° 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 | 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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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts |
Stoja - Naselje Zelenika 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 207°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. No commercial beach infrastructure recorded for this location.
Latest official water test (2025-09-26 09:58:00): 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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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 Rocky, Pebble.
Natural shade
Low shrubs & grass only
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Unpaved gravel road · 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.
Exact count of recorded items on site:
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Frequently Asked Questions About Stoja - Naselje Zelenika
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Stoja - Naselje Zelenika (Pula).
What is the sea water quality rating at Stoja - Naselje Zelenika beach in Pula? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #7145), the bathing water quality at Stoja - Naselje Zelenika 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 09:58:00), the measured sea temperature was 24.5 °C.
Which winds is Stoja - Naselje Zelenika bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Stoja - Naselje Zelenika faces the open sea at a bearing of 207° (SW (Libeccio)). 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 SW (Libeccio) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Stoja - Naselje Zelenika? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Stoja - Naselje Zelenika consists of: Rocky, Pebble. The seabed entry slope is Moderate slope (15–25°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Low shrubs & grass only. The swimming zone is approximately 190 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Stoja - Naselje Zelenika? ▾
No commercial beach infrastructure is recorded for this point — it is an unspoiled natural cove. Coastal access: Unpaved gravel road; parking availability: Free parking.
Where is Stoja - Naselje Zelenika located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Stoja - Naselje Zelenika is located in Pula, Istria, Croatia at GPS coordinates 44.85894° N, 13.82078° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Stoja - Gradska plaža (294 m), Valkane - Sredina uvale (411 m), AC Stoja - Prema gradskoj plaži (653 m).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Stoja - Naselje Zelenika. Distances are straight-line measurements.
- Stoja - Gradska plaža
- Valkane - Sredina uvale
- AC Stoja - Prema gradskoj plaži
- AC Stoja - Prema Valovinama
- Valovine
- AC Stoja - Prema pučini