☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Central Dalmatia · Podstrana (Split)
Sv. Martin
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Sv. Martin, Podstrana
Beach Sv. Martin is located in Podstrana (Central Dalmatia). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Sv. Martin · Podstrana
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209° · SW (Libeccio)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 209°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Pebble · Paved stone
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: Low shrubs & pine trees; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-28 07:30:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22.2 °C.
6 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Beach bar / Café, Waste bins / Trash cans, Parking available, Swimmer safety barrier, prelj.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (209° 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: Hotel Lav (3.1 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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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts |
Sv. Martin is a coastal beach and bay situated in Podstrana (Central Dalmatia). 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 209°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Beach bar / Café, Waste bins / Trash cans, Parking available, Swimmer safety barrier, prelj.
Latest official water test (2026-09-28 07:30:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22.2 °C.
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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 Pebble, Paved stone.
Natural shade
Low shrubs & pine trees
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Paved asphalt 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 Sv. Martin
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Sv. Martin (Podstrana).
What is the sea water quality rating at Sv. Martin beach in Podstrana? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #2039), the bathing water quality at Sv. Martin is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2026-09-28 07:30:00), the measured sea temperature was 22.2 °C.
Which winds is Sv. Martin bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Sv. Martin faces the open sea at a bearing of 209° (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 Sv. Martin? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Sv. Martin consists of: Pebble, Paved stone. 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 620 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Sv. Martin? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Restaurant, Beach bar / Café, Waste bins / Trash cans, Parking available, Swimmer safety barrier, prelj. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: Free parking.
Where is Sv. Martin located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Sv. Martin is located in Podstrana, Central Dalmatia, Croatia at GPS coordinates 43.47401° N, 16.56567° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Bajnice (2.7 km), Hotel Lav (3.1 km), Le Meridien Lav (3.2 km).
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