☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Kvarner & Islands · 🏝️ Cres Island · Cres
Uvala Dražica
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Uvala Dražica, Cres
Beach Uvala Dražica is located in Cres (Kvarner & Islands). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Uvala Dražica · Cres
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34° · NE (Bora)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 34°, direction NE (Bora); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Pebble
Seabed slope: gentle; natural shade: Low shrubs & pine trees; access: Coastal promenade.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-21 07:39:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23.3 °C.
3 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Promenade benches.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (34° 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: Cres - Vila Riviera (442 m) → |
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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: Cres - Vila Riviera (442 m) → |
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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 Dražica is a coastal beach and bay situated in Cres (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 34°, direction NE (Bora); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Promenade benches.
Latest official water test (2026-09-21 07:39:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23.3 °C.
In this bay / immediate vicinity lies ACI Marina Cres (Marina, capacity: 461 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 Pebble.
Natural shade
Low shrubs & pine trees
Water entry & depth
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Access, parking & crowds
Access: Coastal promenade · Parking: No parking · Crowd: Low 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 Dražica
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Uvala Dražica (Cres).
What is the sea water quality rating at Uvala Dražica beach in Cres? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #6172), the bathing water quality at Uvala Dražica is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2026-09-21 07:39:00), the measured sea temperature was 23.3 °C.
Which winds is Uvala Dražica bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Uvala Dražica faces the open sea at a bearing of 34° (NE (Bora)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Sirocco / Jugo (SE), while winds blowing directly from NE (Bora) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Uvala Dražica? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Uvala Dražica consists of: Pebble. The seabed entry slope is moderate, and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Low shrubs & pine trees. The swimming zone is approximately 240 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Uvala Dražica? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Promenade benches. Coastal access: Coastal promenade; parking availability: No parking.
Where is Uvala Dražica located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Uvala Dražica is located in Cres (Cres Island), Kvarner & Islands, Croatia at GPS coordinates 44.95252° N, 14.40354° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Cres - Vila Riviera (442 m), Cres - kod Sv. Nikole (546 m), Cres - ispod zabavnog centra (669 m).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Uvala Dražica. Distances are straight-line measurements.
- Cres - Vila Riviera
- Cres - kod Sv. Nikole
- Cres - ispod zabavnog centra
- Kupalište Grabar
- Uvala Kimen
- Rt Kovačine