☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Zadar Region · 🏝️ Dugi Otok · Božava (Božava (Dugi Otok))
Uvala Božavčica
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Uvala Božavčica, Božava
Beach Uvala Božavčica is located in Božava (Zadar Region). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Uvala Božavčica · Božava
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89° · E (Levante)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 89°, direction E (Levante); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Concrete plateau · Rocky
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: Trees only; access: Footpath / Trail.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-29 12:55:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22.6 °C.
2 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Hotel nearby, Showers.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (89° 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: Uvala Zverinac (2.6 km) → |
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Jugo / Sirocco (SE, 135°)
Warm SE wind bringing long sea swells
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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Uvala Lučina (8.7 km) → |
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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 Božavčica is a coastal beach and bay situated in Božava (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 89°, direction E (Levante); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Hotel nearby, Showers.
Latest official water test (2026-09-29 12:55:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22.6 °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 Concrete plateau, Rocky.
Natural shade
Trees only
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Footpath / Trail · Parking: No parking · Crowd: High crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
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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 Uvala Božavčica
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Uvala Božavčica (Božava).
What is the sea water quality rating at Uvala Božavčica beach in Božava? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #4154), the bathing water quality at Uvala Božavčica is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2026-09-29 12:55:00), the measured sea temperature was 22.6 °C.
Which winds is Uvala Božavčica bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Uvala Božavčica faces the open sea at a bearing of 89° (E (Levante)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Maestral (NW), while winds blowing directly from E (Levante) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Uvala Božavčica? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Uvala Božavčica consists of: Concrete plateau, 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 600 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Uvala Božavčica? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Hotel nearby, Showers. Coastal access: Footpath / Trail; parking availability: No parking.
Where is Uvala Božavčica located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Uvala Božavčica is located in Božava (Dugi Otok), Zadar Region, Croatia at GPS coordinates 44.13789° N, 14.90800° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Uvala Zverinac (2.6 km), Uvala Saharun (2.8 km), Uvala Kablin (8.2 km).
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Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Uvala Božavčica. Distances are straight-line measurements.