☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Central Dalmatia · 🏝️ Vis Island · Vis
Uvala Milna
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Uvala Milna, Vis
Beach Uvala Milna is located in Vis (Central Dalmatia). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Uvala Milna · Vis
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135° · SE (Sirocco)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 135°, direction SE (Sirocco); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Sandy · Rocky
Seabed slope: Flat plateau (concrete/stone); natural shade: Low shrubs & grass only; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-29 16:40:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23.8 °C.
8 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Beach bar / Café, Changing cabins, Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Apartments / Rentals, Parking available, Swimmer safety barrier.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (135° 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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🟡 Cross-shore | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Srebrna (3.0 km) → |
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Jugo / Sirocco (SE, 135°)
Warm SE wind bringing long sea swells
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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Grandovac (3.8 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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🟡 Cross-shore | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Prirovo (4.3 km) → |
Uvala Milna is a coastal beach and bay situated in Vis (Central Dalmatia). 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 135°, direction SE (Sirocco); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Beach bar / Café, Changing cabins, Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Apartments / Rentals, Parking available, Swimmer safety barrier.
Latest official water test (2026-09-29 16:40:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23.8 °C.
In this bay / immediate vicinity lies Sidrište Uvala Budikovac (Vis) (Mooring buoy field, capacity: 25 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 Sandy, Rocky.
Natural shade
Low shrubs & grass only
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Flat plateau (concrete/stone).
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 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 Milna
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Uvala Milna (Vis).
What is the sea water quality rating at Uvala Milna beach in Vis? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #2155), the bathing water quality at Uvala Milna 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 16:40:00), the measured sea temperature was 23.8 °C.
Which winds is Uvala Milna bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Uvala Milna faces the open sea at a bearing of 135° (SE (Sirocco)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Maestral (NW), while winds blowing directly from SE (Sirocco) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Uvala Milna? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Uvala Milna consists of: Sandy, Rocky. The seabed entry slope is Flat plateau (concrete/stone), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Low shrubs & grass only. The swimming zone is approximately 25 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Uvala Milna? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Restaurant, Beach bar / Café, Changing cabins, Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Apartments / Rentals, Parking available, Swimmer safety barrier. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: Free parking.
Where is Uvala Milna located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Uvala Milna is located in Vis (Vis Island), Central Dalmatia, Croatia at GPS coordinates 43.04029° N, 16.23130° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Srebrna (3.0 km), Grandovac (3.8 km), Prirovo (4.3 km).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Uvala Milna. Distances are straight-line measurements.