☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Istria · Funtana
TN Funtana - Uvala Frnažine
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About TN Funtana - Uvala Frnažine, Funtana
Beach TN Funtana - Uvala Frnažine is located in Funtana (Istria). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
TN Funtana - Uvala Frnažine · Funtana
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222° · SW (Libeccio)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 222°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Paved stone · Rocky
Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°); natural shade: Trees only; access: Stairs / Steps.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2025-09-25 12:50:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22.5 °C.
9 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Sports & volleyball, Water sports, Wheelchair / ramp access, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Promenade benches.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (222° 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: AC Puntica - Prema ribarskoj luci (761 m) → |
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Maestral (NW, 315°)
Refreshing afternoon summer thermal breeze
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🟡 Cross-shore | Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts |
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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 |
TN Funtana - Uvala Frnažine is a coastal beach and bay situated in Funtana (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 222°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Sports & volleyball, Water sports, Wheelchair / ramp access, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Promenade benches.
Latest official water test (2025-09-25 12:50:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22.5 °C.
In this bay / immediate vicinity lies Marina Funtana (Marina, capacity: 180 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 Paved stone, Rocky.
Natural shade
Trees only
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Stairs / Steps · Parking: Free parking · Crowd: High crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
Authentic field photos of the bay
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📷 Main panorama
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Photo 4MICROBIOLOGICAL 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 TN Funtana - Uvala Frnažine
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for TN Funtana - Uvala Frnažine (Funtana).
What is the sea water quality rating at TN Funtana - Uvala Frnažine beach in Funtana? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #7083), the bathing water quality at TN Funtana - Uvala Frnažine is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2025-09-25 12:50:00), the measured sea temperature was 22.5 °C.
Which winds is TN Funtana - Uvala Frnažine bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
TN Funtana - Uvala Frnažine faces the open sea at a bearing of 222° (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 TN Funtana - Uvala Frnažine? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at TN Funtana - Uvala Frnažine consists of: Paved stone, Rocky. The seabed entry slope is Moderate slope (15–25°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Trees only. The swimming zone is approximately 200 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at TN Funtana - Uvala Frnažine? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Sports & volleyball, Water sports, Wheelchair / ramp access, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Promenade benches. Coastal access: Stairs / Steps; parking availability: Free parking.
Where is TN Funtana - Uvala Frnažine located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
TN Funtana - Uvala Frnažine is located in Funtana, Istria, Croatia at GPS coordinates 45.17216° N, 13.59595° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: AC Istra - Plaža Istra (273 m), AC Puntica - Prema ribarskoj luci (761 m), AC Valkanela - Uvala Valkanela (871 m).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near TN Funtana - Uvala Frnažine. Distances are straight-line measurements.
- AC Istra - Plaža Istra
- AC Puntica - Prema ribarskoj luci
- AC Valkanela - Uvala Valkanela
- AC Valkanela - Prema otocima Salamun
- AC Bijela uvala - Uvala Crljena zemlja
- AC Bijela uvala - Južni dio