☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Istria · Tar-Vabriga (Lanterna)
TN Lanterna - Plaža Crnika
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About TN Lanterna - Plaža Crnika, Tar-Vabriga
Beach TN Lanterna - Plaža Crnika is located in Tar-Vabriga (Istria). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
TN Lanterna - Plaža Crnika · Tar-Vabriga
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230° · SW (Libeccio)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 230°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Paved stone · Rocky
Seabed slope: Steep drop-off (over 25°); natural shade: Low shrubs & pine trees; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-22 10:55:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 24 °C.
10 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Lifeguard on duty, Sports & volleyball, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Auxiliary beach facility, Promenade benches.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (230° 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: Lanterna - Rt Zub (582 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) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Lanterna - Debeli rt (756 m) → |
TN Lanterna - Plaža Crnika 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 230°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Lifeguard on duty, Sports & volleyball, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Auxiliary beach facility, Promenade benches.
Latest official water test (2026-09-22 10:55:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 24 °C.
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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
Low shrubs & pine trees
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Steep drop-off (over 25°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Paved asphalt road · Parking: Free parking · Crowd: Low crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
Authentic field photos of the bay
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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.
Exact count of recorded items on site:
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Frequently Asked Questions About TN Lanterna - Plaža Crnika
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for TN Lanterna - Plaža Crnika (Tar-Vabriga).
What is the sea water quality rating at TN Lanterna - Plaža Crnika beach in Tar-Vabriga? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #7052), the bathing water quality at TN Lanterna - Plaža Crnika 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 24 °C.
Which winds is TN Lanterna - Plaža Crnika bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
TN Lanterna - Plaža Crnika faces the open sea at a bearing of 230° (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 Lanterna - Plaža Crnika? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at TN Lanterna - Plaža Crnika consists of: Paved stone, Rocky. The seabed entry slope is Steep drop-off (over 25°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Low shrubs & pine trees. The swimming zone is approximately 580 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at TN Lanterna - Plaža Crnika? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Restaurant, Lifeguard on duty, Sports & volleyball, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Auxiliary beach facility, Promenade benches. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: Free parking.
Where is TN Lanterna - Plaža Crnika located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
TN Lanterna - Plaža Crnika is located in Tar-Vabriga, Istria, Croatia at GPS coordinates 45.29472° N, 13.57272° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: TN Solaris - Uvala pod Ravnice (474 m), Lanterna - Rt Zub (582 m), Lanterna - Debeli rt (756 m).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near TN Lanterna - Plaža Crnika. Distances are straight-line measurements.
- TN Solaris - Uvala pod Ravnice
- Lanterna - Rt Zub
- Lanterna - Debeli rt
- TN Solaris - Plaža Galeb
- Lanterna - Uvala Valeta - sport
- AC Lanterna - Plaža Valeta