☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Central Dalmatia · 🏝️ Hvar Island · Jelsa (Hvar)
Uvala Mina
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Uvala Mina, Jelsa
Beach Uvala Mina is located in Jelsa (Central Dalmatia). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Uvala Mina · Jelsa
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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.
Paved stone · Pebble
Seabed slope: Flat plateau (concrete/stone); natural shade: Trees only; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-21 12:00:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 25.1 °C.
4 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Lifeguard on duty, Changing cabins, Showers, Swimmer safety barrier.
📋 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: Banj (9.6 km) → |
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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: Hotel Fontana (629 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 Mina is a coastal beach and bay situated in Jelsa (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 34°, direction NE (Bora); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Lifeguard on duty, Changing cabins, Showers, Swimmer safety barrier.
Latest official water test (2026-09-21 12:00:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 25.1 °C.
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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 Paved stone, Pebble.
Natural shade
Trees only
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Flat plateau (concrete/stone).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Paved asphalt road · Parking: No parking · Crowd: High crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
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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 Mina
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Uvala Mina (Jelsa).
What is the sea water quality rating at Uvala Mina beach in Jelsa? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #2133), the bathing water quality at Uvala Mina 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 12:00:00), the measured sea temperature was 25.1 °C.
Which winds is Uvala Mina bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Uvala Mina 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 Mina? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Uvala Mina consists of: Paved stone, Pebble. The seabed entry slope is Flat plateau (concrete/stone), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Trees only. The swimming zone is approximately 300 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Uvala Mina? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Lifeguard on duty, Changing cabins, Showers, Swimmer safety barrier. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: No parking.
Where is Uvala Mina located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Uvala Mina is located in Jelsa (Hvar Island), Central Dalmatia, Croatia at GPS coordinates 43.16307° N, 16.70369° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Hotel Fontana (629 m), Kupalište Soline (2.2 km), Uvala Mostir-sidrište (7.7 km).
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Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Uvala Mina. Distances are straight-line measurements.