☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Dubrovnik Region · Slano (Dubrovačko primorje) (Banići)
Uvala Janska
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Uvala Janska, Dubrovačko primorje
Beach Uvala Janska is located in Dubrovačko primorje (Dubrovnik Region). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Uvala Janska · Dubrovačko primorje
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262° · W (Ponente)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 262°, direction W (Ponente); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Concrete plateau · Rounded pebbles / Shingle
Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°); natural shade: Low shrubs & grass only; access: Footpath / Trail.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-10-01 11:10:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23.6 °C.
3 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Boat mooring, vru.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (262° 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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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Hotel Osmine (2.4 km) → |
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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 Janska is a coastal beach and bay situated in Dubrovačko primorje (Dubrovnik 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 262°, direction W (Ponente); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Boat mooring, vru.
Latest official water test (2026-10-01 11:10:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23.6 °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, Rounded pebbles / Shingle.
Natural shade
Low shrubs & grass only
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Footpath / Trail · Parking: No parking · Crowd: Low crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
Authentic field photos of the bay
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Photo 2MICROBIOLOGICAL 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 Janska
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Uvala Janska (Dubrovačko primorje).
What is the sea water quality rating at Uvala Janska beach in Slano (Dubrovačko primorje)? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #1092), the bathing water quality at Uvala Janska is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2026-10-01 11:10:00), the measured sea temperature was 23.6 °C.
Which winds is Uvala Janska bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Uvala Janska faces the open sea at a bearing of 262° (W (Ponente)). 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 W (Ponente) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Uvala Janska? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Uvala Janska consists of: Concrete plateau, Rounded pebbles / Shingle. The seabed entry slope is Moderate slope (15–25°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Low shrubs & grass only. The swimming zone is approximately 440 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Uvala Janska? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Restaurant, Boat mooring, vru. Coastal access: Footpath / Trail; parking availability: No parking.
Where is Uvala Janska located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Uvala Janska is located in Slano (Dubrovačko primorje), Dubrovnik Region, Croatia at GPS coordinates 42.79515° N, 17.85062° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Uvala Budima (1.1 km), Slađenovići (1.4 km), Hotel Osmine (2.4 km).
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Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Uvala Janska. Distances are straight-line measurements.