☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Istria · Brtonigla (Ladin Gaj)
Uvala Kanova - Ispod restorana
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Uvala Kanova - Ispod restorana, Brtonigla
Beach Uvala Kanova - Ispod restorana is located in Brtonigla (Istria). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Uvala Kanova - Ispod restorana · Brtonigla
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260° · W (Ponente)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 260°, direction W (Ponente); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Concrete plateau · Rocky
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: None; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-22 08:43:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 24 °C.
13 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Lifeguard on duty, Sports & volleyball, Water sports, Wheelchair / ramp access, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Auxiliary beach facility, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (260° 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) | Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts |
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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 Kanova - Ispod restorana is a coastal beach and bay situated in Brtonigla (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 260°, direction W (Ponente); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Lifeguard on duty, Sports & volleyball, Water sports, Wheelchair / ramp access, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Auxiliary beach facility, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier.
Latest official water test (2026-09-22 08:43:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 24 °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
None
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Paved asphalt road · Parking: Free parking · Crowd: High crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
Authentic field photos of the bay
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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 Kanova - Ispod restorana
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Uvala Kanova - Ispod restorana (Brtonigla).
What is the sea water quality rating at Uvala Kanova - Ispod restorana beach in Brtonigla? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #7035), the bathing water quality at Uvala Kanova - Ispod restorana 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 08:43:00), the measured sea temperature was 24 °C.
Which winds is Uvala Kanova - Ispod restorana bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Uvala Kanova - Ispod restorana faces the open sea at a bearing of 260° (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 Kanova - Ispod restorana? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Uvala Kanova - Ispod restorana consists of: Concrete plateau, Rocky. The seabed entry slope is Gentle slope (up to 15°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: None. The swimming zone is approximately 580 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Uvala Kanova - Ispod restorana? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Restaurant, Lifeguard on duty, Sports & volleyball, Water sports, Wheelchair / ramp access, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Auxiliary beach facility, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: Free parking.
Where is Uvala Kanova - Ispod restorana located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Uvala Kanova - Ispod restorana is located in Brtonigla, Istria, Croatia at GPS coordinates 45.37170° N, 13.54150° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Rt Malin - Ispod kafića Plaja (266 m), AC Ladin Gaj - FKK (južni dio) (536 m), Uvala Slanik (827 m).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Uvala Kanova - Ispod restorana. Distances are straight-line measurements.
- Rt Malin - Ispod kafića Plaja
- AC Ladin Gaj - FKK (južni dio)
- Uvala Slanik
- Lovrečica - Molo
- Karigador - Molo
- AC Finida - Sredina