☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Kvarner & Islands · 🏝️ Cres Island · Martinšćica
Uvala Slatina
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Uvala Slatina, Martinšćica
Beach Uvala Slatina is located in Martinšćica (Kvarner & Islands). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Uvala Slatina · Martinšćica
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249° · W (Ponente)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 249°, direction W (Ponente); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Pebble
Seabed slope: gentle; natural shade: Low shrubs & pine trees; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-21 09:31:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23.3 °C.
12 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Lifeguard on duty, Sports & volleyball, Water sports, Diving center, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Promenade benches, Camping site.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (249° 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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🟡 Cross-shore | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Martinšćica - Centar (1.2 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 Slatina is a coastal beach and bay situated in Martinšćica (Kvarner & Islands). 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 249°, direction W (Ponente); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Lifeguard on duty, Sports & volleyball, Water sports, Diving center, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Promenade benches, Camping site.
Latest official water test (2026-09-21 09:31:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 23.3 °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 Pebble.
Natural shade
Low shrubs & pine trees
Water entry & depth
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Access, parking & crowds
Access: Paved asphalt road · Parking: Paid 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 Slatina
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Uvala Slatina (Martinšćica).
What is the sea water quality rating at Uvala Slatina beach in Martinšćica? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #6174), the bathing water quality at Uvala Slatina 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 09:31:00), the measured sea temperature was 23.3 °C.
Which winds is Uvala Slatina bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Uvala Slatina faces the open sea at a bearing of 249° (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 Slatina? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Uvala Slatina consists of: Pebble. The seabed entry slope is moderate, and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Low shrubs & pine trees. The swimming zone is approximately 240 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Uvala Slatina? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Restaurant, Lifeguard on duty, Sports & volleyball, Water sports, Diving center, Children's playground, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Promenade benches, Camping site. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: Paid parking.
Where is Uvala Slatina located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Uvala Slatina is located in Martinšćica (Cres Island), Kvarner & Islands, Croatia at GPS coordinates 44.82312° N, 14.33758° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Rt uvale Slatina (301 m), Slatina - uvala Tiha (815 m), Martinšćica - Centar (1.2 km).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Uvala Slatina. Distances are straight-line measurements.
- Rt uvale Slatina
- Slatina - uvala Tiha
- Martinšćica - Centar
- Martinšćica - Veli Žal
- Martinšćica - pod Štalicom
- Martinšćica - punta Zaglav