☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Zadar Region · 🏝️ Ugljan Island · Kali (Ugljan)
Uvala Batalaža
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Uvala Batalaža, Kali
Beach Uvala Batalaža is located in Kali (Zadar Region). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Uvala Batalaža · Kali
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58° · NE (Bora)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 58°, direction NE (Bora); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Concrete plateau · Pebble
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: Low shrubs & grass only; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-23 10:15:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23 °C.
11 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Water sports, Wheelchair / ramp access, Beach bar / Café, Changing cabins, Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Showers, Promenade benches, Parking available, Swimmer safety barrier, Pier / Jetty.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (58° 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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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Punta Bajlo (4.7 km) → |
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Jugo / Sirocco (SE, 135°)
Warm SE wind bringing long sea swells
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🟡 Cross-shore | Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts |
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Maestral (NW, 315°)
Refreshing afternoon summer thermal breeze
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🟢 Sheltered (Calm) | Calm swimming directly in this cove |
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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 |
Uvala Batalaža is a coastal beach and bay situated in Kali (Zadar Region). 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 58°, direction NE (Bora); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Water sports, Wheelchair / ramp access, Beach bar / Café, Changing cabins, Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Showers, Promenade benches, Parking available, Swimmer safety barrier, Pier / Jetty.
Latest official water test (2026-09-23 10:15:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23 °C.
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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 Concrete plateau, Pebble.
Natural shade
Low shrubs & grass only
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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📷 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 Uvala Batalaža
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Uvala Batalaža (Kali).
What is the sea water quality rating at Uvala Batalaža beach in Kali? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #4101), the bathing water quality at Uvala Batalaža is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2026-09-23 10:15:00), the measured sea temperature was 23 °C.
Which winds is Uvala Batalaža bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Uvala Batalaža faces the open sea at a bearing of 58° (NE (Bora)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Maestral (NW), while winds blowing directly from NE (Bora) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Uvala Batalaža? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Uvala Batalaža consists of: Concrete plateau, Pebble. 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 Uvala Batalaža? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Water sports, Wheelchair / ramp access, Beach bar / Café, Changing cabins, Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Showers, Promenade benches, Parking available, Swimmer safety barrier, Pier / Jetty. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: Free parking.
Where is Uvala Batalaža located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Uvala Batalaža is located in Kali (Ugljan Island), Zadar Region, Croatia at GPS coordinates 44.06278° N, 15.21028° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Otočić Galovac (3.0 km), Jaz (3.2 km), Sveti Petar (3.7 km).
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Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Uvala Batalaža. Distances are straight-line measurements.