☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Istria · Rovinj
Uvala Porton Biondi
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Uvala Porton Biondi, Rovinj
Beach Uvala Porton Biondi is located in Rovinj (Istria). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Uvala Porton Biondi · Rovinj
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227° · SW (Libeccio)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 227°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Pebble · Rocky
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: None; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-10-01 10:15:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22.5 °C.
Natural cove
No commercial beach infrastructure recorded for this location.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (227° 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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🟡 Cross-shore | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Uvala Valdibora - ronilački klub (556 m) → |
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Maestral (NW, 315°)
Refreshing afternoon summer thermal breeze
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🟡 Cross-shore | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Val de Lesso (1.1 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 Porton Biondi is a coastal beach and bay situated in Rovinj (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 227°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. No commercial beach infrastructure recorded for this location.
Latest official water test (2026-10-01 10:15:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22.5 °C.
In this bay / immediate vicinity lies Sidrište Uvala Valdibora (Rovinj) (Anchorage, capacity: 30 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, 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
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MICROBIOLOGICAL 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.
🌿 No commercial infrastructure recorded for this site — it is a natural bay or quiet beach without facilities.
Exact count of recorded items on site:
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Frequently Asked Questions About Uvala Porton Biondi
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Uvala Porton Biondi (Rovinj).
What is the sea water quality rating at Uvala Porton Biondi beach in Rovinj? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #7269), the bathing water quality at Uvala Porton Biondi 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 10:15:00), the measured sea temperature was 22.5 °C.
Which winds is Uvala Porton Biondi bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Uvala Porton Biondi faces the open sea at a bearing of 227° (SW (Libeccio)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Bora (NE), while winds blowing directly from SW (Libeccio) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Uvala Porton Biondi? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Uvala Porton Biondi consists of: Pebble, 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 380 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Uvala Porton Biondi? ▾
No commercial beach infrastructure is recorded for this point — it is an unspoiled natural cove. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: Free parking.
Where is Uvala Porton Biondi located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Uvala Porton Biondi is located in Rovinj, Istria, Croatia at GPS coordinates 45.09639° N, 13.64028° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Uvala Valdibora - ronilački klub (556 m), Val de Lesso (1.1 km), TN Valdaliso - Rt Barabiga (1.4 km).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Uvala Porton Biondi. Distances are straight-line measurements.
- Uvala Valdibora - ronilački klub
- Val de Lesso
- TN Valdaliso - Rt Barabiga
- Hotel Rovinj - Ispod hotela
- AC Amarin - pješčana plaža
- AC Amarin - Molo