☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Istria · Tar-Vabriga (Lanterna)
TN Solaris - Plaža Galeb
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About TN Solaris - Plaža Galeb, Tar-Vabriga
Beach TN Solaris - Plaža Galeb is located in Tar-Vabriga (Istria). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
TN Solaris - Plaža Galeb · Tar-Vabriga
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235° · SW (Libeccio)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 235°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Rocky · Pebble
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: Low shrubs & pine trees; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-22 10:44:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 24 °C.
7 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Lifeguard on duty, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Promenade benches.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (235° 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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🟡 Cross-shore | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: TN Solaris - Plaža Valetica (1.0 km) → |
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Lebić / Garbin (SW, 225°)
Southwesterly swell and coastal surf
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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Lanterna - Uvala Valeta - sport (1.1 km) → |
TN Solaris - Plaža Galeb 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 235°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Lifeguard on duty, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Promenade benches.
Latest official water test (2026-09-22 10:44:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 24 °C.
In this bay / immediate vicinity lies Marina Červar-Porat (Marina, capacity: 250 berths).
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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 Rocky, Pebble.
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 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 Solaris - Plaža Galeb
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for TN Solaris - Plaža Galeb (Tar-Vabriga).
What is the sea water quality rating at TN Solaris - Plaža Galeb beach in Tar-Vabriga? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #7249), the bathing water quality at TN Solaris - Plaža Galeb 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 10:44:00), the measured sea temperature was 24 °C.
Which winds is TN Solaris - Plaža Galeb bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
TN Solaris - Plaža Galeb faces the open sea at a bearing of 235° (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 Solaris - Plaža Galeb? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at TN Solaris - Plaža Galeb consists of: Rocky, Pebble. 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 200 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at TN Solaris - Plaža Galeb? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Restaurant, Lifeguard on duty, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Promenade benches. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: Free parking.
Where is TN Solaris - Plaža Galeb located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
TN Solaris - Plaža Galeb is located in Tar-Vabriga, Istria, Croatia at GPS coordinates 45.28939° N, 13.58059° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: TN Solaris - Uvala pod Ravnice (386 m), TN Lanterna - Plaža Crnika (855 m), TN Solaris - Plaža Valetica (1.0 km).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near TN Solaris - Plaža Galeb. Distances are straight-line measurements.
- TN Solaris - Uvala pod Ravnice
- TN Lanterna - Plaža Crnika
- TN Solaris - Plaža Valetica
- Lanterna - Uvala Valeta - sport
- AC Lanterna - Plaža Valeta
- Lanterna - Debeli rt