☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Istria · Vrsar (Petalon)
TN Petalon - Kamenita plaža
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About TN Petalon - Kamenita plaža, Vrsar
Beach TN Petalon - Kamenita plaža is located in Vrsar (Istria). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
TN Petalon - Kamenita plaža · Vrsar
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254° · W (Ponente)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 254°, direction W (Ponente); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Paved stone · Rocky
Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°); natural shade: Low shrubs & grass only; access: Footpath / Trail.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-10-01 11:10:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22 °C.
7 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Swimmer safety barrier.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (254° 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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🟢 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: AC Koversada - Dječja plaža (1.3 km) → |
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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 Petalon - Kamenita plaža is a coastal beach and bay situated in Vrsar (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 254°, direction W (Ponente); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Swimmer safety barrier.
Latest official water test (2026-10-01 11:10:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22 °C.
In this bay / immediate vicinity lies Marina Vrsar (Marina, capacity: 200 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
Low shrubs & grass only
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Footpath / Trail · Parking: Free parking · Crowd: High 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 Petalon - Kamenita plaža
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for TN Petalon - Kamenita plaža (Vrsar).
What is the sea water quality rating at TN Petalon - Kamenita plaža beach in Vrsar? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #7090), the bathing water quality at TN Petalon - Kamenita plaža is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2026-10-01 11:10:00), the measured sea temperature was 22 °C.
Which winds is TN Petalon - Kamenita plaža bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
TN Petalon - Kamenita plaža faces the open sea at a bearing of 254° (W (Ponente)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Bora (NE) and Sirocco / Jugo (SE), while winds blowing directly from W (Ponente) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at TN Petalon - Kamenita plaža? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at TN Petalon - Kamenita plaža consists of: Paved stone, Rocky. The seabed entry slope is Moderate slope (15–25°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Low shrubs & grass only. The swimming zone is approximately 520 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at TN Petalon - Kamenita plaža? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Restaurant, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Swimmer safety barrier. Coastal access: Footpath / Trail; parking availability: Free parking.
Where is TN Petalon - Kamenita plaža located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
TN Petalon - Kamenita plaža is located in Vrsar, Istria, Croatia at GPS coordinates 45.13970° N, 13.59743° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: AC Portosole - Uvala Brižine (398 m), AC Koversada - Pješčana plaža (530 m), TN Belveder - Hotel Panorama (650 m).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near TN Petalon - Kamenita plaža. Distances are straight-line measurements.
- AC Portosole - Uvala Brižine
- AC Koversada - Pješčana plaža
- TN Belveder - Hotel Panorama
- AC Koversada - Dječja plaža
- Montraker - Montraker
- AC Koversada - Rt Fujaga