☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Dubrovnik Region · 🏝️ Korčula Island · Lumbarda (Korčula)
Uvala Pržina
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Uvala Pržina, Lumbarda
Beach Uvala Pržina is located in Lumbarda (Dubrovnik Region). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Uvala Pržina · Lumbarda
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196° · S (Ostro)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 196°, direction S (Ostro); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Sandy · Concrete plateau
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: None; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2025-09-25 09:10:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23.9 °C.
8 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Lifeguard on duty, Sports & volleyball, Restrooms / Toilets, Showers, proc, Parking available, crpna.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (196° 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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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Uvala Tatinja (1.0 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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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Bilin žal (500 m) → |
Uvala Pržina is a coastal beach and bay situated in Lumbarda (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 196°, direction S (Ostro); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Lifeguard on duty, Sports & volleyball, Restrooms / Toilets, Showers, proc, Parking available, crpna.
Latest official water test (2025-09-25 09:10:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23.9 °C.
In this bay / immediate vicinity lies Marina Lumbarda (Korčula) (Marina, capacity: 115 berths).
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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 Sandy, Concrete plateau.
Natural shade
None
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Paved asphalt road · Parking: Paid parking · Crowd: High crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
Authentic field photos of the bay
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📷 Main panoramaMICROBIOLOGICAL 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 Pržina
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Uvala Pržina (Lumbarda).
What is the sea water quality rating at Uvala Pržina beach in Lumbarda? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #1055), the bathing water quality at Uvala Pržina is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2025-09-25 09:10:00), the measured sea temperature was 23.9 °C.
Which winds is Uvala Pržina bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Uvala Pržina faces the open sea at a bearing of 196° (S (Ostro)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Bora (NE) and Maestral (NW), while winds blowing directly from S (Ostro) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Uvala Pržina? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Uvala Pržina consists of: Sandy, Concrete plateau. The seabed entry slope is Gentle slope (up to 15°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: None. The swimming zone is approximately 690 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Uvala Pržina? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Restaurant, Lifeguard on duty, Sports & volleyball, Restrooms / Toilets, Showers, proc, Parking available, crpna. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: Paid parking.
Where is Uvala Pržina located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Uvala Pržina is located in Lumbarda (Korčula Island), Dubrovnik Region, Croatia at GPS coordinates 42.91784° N, 17.18596° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Bilin žal (500 m), Uvala Tatinja (1.0 km), Badija (4.2 km).
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