☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Istria · Medulin
Uvala Bijeca - Plaža
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Uvala Bijeca - Plaža, Medulin
Beach Uvala Bijeca - Plaža is located in Medulin (Istria). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Uvala Bijeca - Plaža · Medulin
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124° · SE (Sirocco)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 124°, direction SE (Sirocco); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Sandy · Rocky
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: Trees only; access: Footpath / Trail.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-10-02 08:12:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 20.5 °C.
13 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Sports & volleyball, Water sports, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Aquapark / Inflatables, Promenade benches, Parking available, Swimmer safety barrier.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (124° 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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🟡 Cross-shore | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Hotel Holiday - Ispod hotela (423 m) → |
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Jugo / Sirocco (SE, 135°)
Warm SE wind bringing long sea swells
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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: AC Medulin - Ulaz (549 m) → |
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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 Bijeca - Plaža is a coastal beach and bay situated in Medulin (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 124°, direction SE (Sirocco); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Sports & volleyball, Water sports, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Aquapark / Inflatables, Promenade benches, Parking available, Swimmer safety barrier.
Latest official water test (2026-10-02 08:12:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 20.5 °C.
In this bay / immediate vicinity lies Privez Medulin riva (Anchorage, capacity: 25 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 Sandy, Rocky.
Natural shade
Trees only
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°).
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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📷 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 Bijeca - Plaža
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Uvala Bijeca - Plaža (Medulin).
What is the sea water quality rating at Uvala Bijeca - Plaža beach in Medulin? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #7179), the bathing water quality at Uvala Bijeca - Plaža is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2026-10-02 08:12:00), the measured sea temperature was 20.5 °C.
Which winds is Uvala Bijeca - Plaža bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Uvala Bijeca - Plaža faces the open sea at a bearing of 124° (SE (Sirocco)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Maestral (NW), while winds blowing directly from SE (Sirocco) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Uvala Bijeca - Plaža? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Uvala Bijeca - Plaža consists of: Sandy, Rocky. The seabed entry slope is Gentle slope (up to 15°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Trees only. The swimming zone is approximately 1000 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Uvala Bijeca - Plaža? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Restaurant, Sports & volleyball, Water sports, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Aquapark / Inflatables, Promenade benches, Parking available, Swimmer safety barrier. Coastal access: Footpath / Trail; parking availability: Free parking.
Where is Uvala Bijeca - Plaža located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Uvala Bijeca - Plaža is located in Medulin, Istria, Croatia at GPS coordinates 44.80909° N, 13.93345° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: AC Medulin - Markovi brigi (215 m), Hotel Holiday - Ispod hotela (423 m), AC Medulin - Škrape (426 m).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Uvala Bijeca - Plaža. Distances are straight-line measurements.
- AC Medulin - Markovi brigi
- Hotel Holiday - Ispod hotela
- AC Medulin - Škrape
- AC Medulin - Ulaz
- Hotel Belvedere - Molo
- AC Medulin - Spoj mali poluotok