☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Istria · Tar-Vabriga (Tarska vala)
Tarska vala
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Tarska vala, Tar-Vabriga
Beach Tarska vala is located in Tar-Vabriga (Istria). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Tarska vala · Tar-Vabriga
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336° · NW (Maestral)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 336°, direction NW (Maestral); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Pebble · Sandy
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: Low shrubs & grass only; access: Unpaved gravel road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-22 10:55:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 25 °C.
Natural cove
No commercial beach infrastructure recorded for this location.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (336° 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: TN Tere - AC Sirena (2.5 km) → |
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Jugo / Sirocco (SE, 135°)
Warm SE wind bringing long sea swells
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🟢 Sheltered (Calm) | Calm swimming directly in this cove |
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Maestral (NW, 315°)
Refreshing afternoon summer thermal breeze
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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: TN Tere - AC Sirena (2.5 km) → |
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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 |
Tarska vala is a coastal beach and bay situated in Tar-Vabriga (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 336°, direction NW (Maestral); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. No commercial beach infrastructure recorded for this location.
Latest official water test (2026-09-22 10:55:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 25 °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 Pebble, Sandy.
Natural shade
Low shrubs & grass only
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Unpaved gravel road · Parking: Free parking · Crowd: Low crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
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MICROBIOLOGICAL 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.
🌿 No commercial infrastructure recorded for this site — it is a natural bay or quiet beach without facilities.
Exact count of recorded items on site:
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tarska vala
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Tarska vala (Tar-Vabriga).
What is the sea water quality rating at Tarska vala beach in Tar-Vabriga? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #7262), the bathing water quality at Tarska vala 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 10:55:00), the measured sea temperature was 25 °C.
Which winds is Tarska vala bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Tarska vala faces the open sea at a bearing of 336° (NW (Maestral)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Sirocco / Jugo (SE), while winds blowing directly from NW (Maestral) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Tarska vala? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Tarska vala consists of: Pebble, Sandy. The seabed entry slope is Gentle slope (up to 15°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Low shrubs & grass only. The swimming zone is approximately 300 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Tarska vala? ▾
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 Tarska vala located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Tarska vala is located in Tar-Vabriga, Istria, Croatia at GPS coordinates 45.31167° N, 13.60889° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: AC Lanterna - Plaža Valeta (2.1 km), Lanterna - Uvala Valeta - sport (2.5 km), TN Tere - AC Sirena (2.5 km).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Tarska vala. Distances are straight-line measurements.
- AC Lanterna - Plaža Valeta
- Lanterna - Uvala Valeta - sport
- TN Tere - AC Sirena
- TN Tere - Hotel Laguna
- TN Tere - Hotel Maestral
- Lanterna - Debeli rt