☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Kvarner & Islands · 🏝️ Lošinj Island · Mali Lošinj
Sunčana uvala - FKK
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Sunčana uvala - FKK, Mali Lošinj
Beach Sunčana uvala - FKK is located in Mali Lošinj (Kvarner & Islands). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Sunčana uvala - FKK · Mali Lošinj
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217° · SW (Libeccio)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 217°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Rocky
Seabed slope: gentle; natural shade: Low shrubs & pine trees; access: Coastal promenade.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-22 08:45:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23.4 °C.
5 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Beach bar / Café, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (217° 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: Uvala Čikat - Hotel Alhambra (1.5 km) → |
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Maestral (NW, 315°)
Refreshing afternoon summer thermal breeze
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🟡 Cross-shore | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Sunčana uvala - Mali Žal (963 m) → |
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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 |
Sunčana uvala - FKK is a coastal beach and bay situated in Mali Lošinj (Kvarner & Islands). 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 217°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Beach bar / Café, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers.
Latest official water test (2026-09-22 08:45:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23.4 °C.
In this bay / immediate vicinity lies Sidrište Uvala Čikat (Mali Lošinj) (Mooring buoy field, capacity: 40 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 Rocky.
Natural shade
Low shrubs & pine trees
Water entry & depth
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Access, parking & crowds
Access: Coastal promenade · Parking: Free parking · Crowd: High crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
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Photo 6MICROBIOLOGICAL 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 Sunčana uvala - FKK
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Sunčana uvala - FKK (Mali Lošinj).
What is the sea water quality rating at Sunčana uvala - FKK beach in Mali Lošinj? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #6205), the bathing water quality at Sunčana uvala - FKK is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2026-09-22 08:45:00), the measured sea temperature was 23.4 °C.
Which winds is Sunčana uvala - FKK bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Sunčana uvala - FKK faces the open sea at a bearing of 217° (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 Sunčana uvala - FKK? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Sunčana uvala - FKK consists of: Rocky. The seabed entry slope is moderate, and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Low shrubs & pine trees. The swimming zone is approximately 245 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Sunčana uvala - FKK? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Beach bar / Café, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers. Coastal access: Coastal promenade; parking availability: Free parking.
Where is Sunčana uvala - FKK located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Sunčana uvala - FKK is located in Mali Lošinj (Lošinj Island), Kvarner & Islands, Croatia at GPS coordinates 44.51723° N, 14.46202° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Sunčana uvala - Žalić (172 m), Sunčana uvala - Hotel Vespera (428 m), Sunčana uvala - Ht. Vespera i V.žal (689 m).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Sunčana uvala - FKK. Distances are straight-line measurements.
- Sunčana uvala - Žalić
- Sunčana uvala - Hotel Vespera
- Sunčana uvala - Ht. Vespera i V.žal
- Sunčana uvala - Veli Žal
- Sunčana uvala - Mali Žal
- Uvala Čikat - Hotel Alhambra