☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Kvarner & Islands · 🏝️ Krk Island · Vrbnik (Krk)
Sv. Marek
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Sv. Marek, Vrbnik
Beach Sv. Marek is located in Vrbnik (Kvarner & Islands). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Sv. Marek · Vrbnik
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102° · E (Levante)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 102°, direction E (Levante); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Sandy
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: Low shrubs & grass only; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-23 09:15:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 21.1 °C.
7 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Water sports, Beach bar / Café, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Boat mooring, Auxiliary beach facility, Parking available.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (102° 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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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Uvala Slana (6.8 km) → |
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Jugo / Sirocco (SE, 135°)
Warm SE wind bringing long sea swells
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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Šilo - plaža Pećine (4.7 km) → |
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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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🟢 Sheltered (Calm) | Calm swimming directly in this cove |
Sv. Marek is a coastal beach and bay situated in Vrbnik (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 102°, direction E (Levante); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Water sports, Beach bar / Café, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Boat mooring, Auxiliary beach facility, Parking available.
Latest official water test (2026-09-23 09:15:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 21.1 °C.
METEO & MARINE GUIDE · OPEN-METEO MARINE & DHMZ
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 Sandy.
Natural shade
Low shrubs & grass only
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Paved asphalt road · Parking: Paid parking · Crowd: High crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
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Photo 5MICROBIOLOGICAL 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 Sv. Marek
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Sv. Marek (Vrbnik).
What is the sea water quality rating at Sv. Marek beach in Vrbnik? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #6316), the bathing water quality at Sv. Marek is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2026-09-23 09:15:00), the measured sea temperature was 21.1 °C.
Which winds is Sv. Marek bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Sv. Marek faces the open sea at a bearing of 102° (E (Levante)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Maestral (NW), while winds blowing directly from E (Levante) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Sv. Marek? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Sv. Marek consists of: Sandy. The seabed entry slope is Gentle slope (up to 15°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Low shrubs & grass only.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Sv. Marek? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Water sports, Beach bar / Café, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Boat mooring, Auxiliary beach facility, Parking available. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: Paid parking.
Where is Sv. Marek located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Sv. Marek is located in Vrbnik (Krk Island), Kvarner & Islands, Croatia at GPS coordinates 45.10489° N, 14.66484° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Vrbnik - plaža Zgribnica (3.4 km), Šilo - plaža Pećine (4.7 km), ispred kampa Tiha (4.9 km).
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