☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Kvarner & Islands · 🏝️ Lošinj Island · Mali Lošinj
Uvala Čikat - Hotel Alhambra
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Uvala Čikat - Hotel Alhambra , Mali Lošinj
Beach Uvala Čikat - Hotel Alhambra is located in Mali Lošinj (Kvarner & Islands). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Uvala Čikat - Hotel Alhambra · Mali Lošinj
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245° · SW (Libeccio)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 245°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Concrete plateau
Seabed slope: gentle; natural shade: Low shrubs & pine trees; access: standard.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-22 08:10:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 24.2 °C.
4 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Wheelchair / ramp access, Hotel nearby, Waste bins / Trash cans, Promenade benches.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (245° 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: Uvala Čikat - Hotel Bellevue (265 m) → |
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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 |
Uvala Čikat - Hotel Alhambra is a coastal beach and bay situated in Mali Lošinj (Kvarner & Islands). 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 245°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Wheelchair / ramp access, Hotel nearby, Waste bins / Trash cans, Promenade benches.
Latest official water test (2026-09-22 08:10:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 24.2 °C.
In this bay / immediate vicinity lies Sidrište Uvala Čikat (Mali Lošinj) (Mooring buoy field, capacity: 40 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 Concrete plateau.
Natural shade
Low shrubs & pine trees
Water entry & depth
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Access, parking & crowds
Parking: Paid 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 Uvala Čikat - Hotel Alhambra
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Uvala Čikat - Hotel Alhambra (Mali Lošinj).
What is the sea water quality rating at Uvala Čikat - Hotel Alhambra beach in Mali Lošinj? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #6212), the bathing water quality at Uvala Čikat - Hotel Alhambra 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 08:10:00), the measured sea temperature was 24.2 °C.
Which winds is Uvala Čikat - Hotel Alhambra bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Uvala Čikat - Hotel Alhambra faces the open sea at a bearing of 245° (SW (Libeccio)). 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 SW (Libeccio) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Uvala Čikat - Hotel Alhambra ? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Uvala Čikat - Hotel Alhambra consists of: Concrete plateau. The seabed entry slope is moderate, and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Low shrubs & pine trees. The swimming zone is approximately 335 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Uvala Čikat - Hotel Alhambra ? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Wheelchair / ramp access, Hotel nearby, Waste bins / Trash cans, Promenade benches. Coastal access: standard coastal access; parking availability: Paid parking.
Where is Uvala Čikat - Hotel Alhambra located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Uvala Čikat - Hotel Alhambra is located in Mali Lošinj (Lošinj Island), Kvarner & Islands, Croatia at GPS coordinates 44.52994° N, 14.45613° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Uvala Čikat - Hotel Bellevue (265 m), Čikat - uvala Blatina (388 m), Sunčana uvala - Veli Žal (745 m).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Uvala Čikat - Hotel Alhambra . Distances are straight-line measurements.
- Uvala Čikat - Hotel Bellevue
- Čikat - uvala Blatina
- Sunčana uvala - Veli Žal
- Sunčana uvala - Mali Žal
- Sunčana uvala - Ht. Vespera i V.žal
- Uvala Čikat - AK Kredo