☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Kvarner & Islands · 🏝️ Lošinj Island · Mali Lošinj
Uvala Valdarke
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Uvala Valdarke, Mali Lošinj
Beach Uvala Valdarke is located in Mali Lošinj (Kvarner & Islands). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Uvala Valdarke · Mali Lošinj
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67° · NE (Bora)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 67°, direction NE (Bora); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Rocky
Seabed slope: gentle; natural shade: None; access: standard.
Good
Latest official water test (2025-09-24 08:00:00): rating "Good", sea temperature 23.3 °C.
3 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Showers, proc, Parking available.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (67° 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) | Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts |
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Jugo / Sirocco (SE, 135°)
Warm SE wind bringing long sea swells
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🟡 Cross-shore | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Hotel Punta - sjeverna plaža (926 m) → |
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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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🟢 Sheltered (Calm) | Calm swimming directly in this cove |
Uvala Valdarke is a coastal beach and bay situated in Mali Lošinj (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 67°, direction NE (Bora); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Showers, proc, Parking available.
Latest official water test (2025-09-24 08:00:00): rating "Good", sea temperature 23.3 °C.
In this bay / immediate vicinity lies Marina Mali Lošinj (Y/C) (Marina, capacity: 80 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 Rocky.
Natural shade
None
Water entry & depth
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Access, parking & crowds
Parking: Free parking · Crowd: High crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
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Photo 5MICROBIOLOGICAL 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 Valdarke
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Uvala Valdarke (Mali Lošinj).
What is the sea water quality rating at Uvala Valdarke beach in Mali Lošinj? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #6197), the bathing water quality at Uvala Valdarke is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2025-09-24 08:00:00), the measured sea temperature was 23.3 °C.
Which winds is Uvala Valdarke bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Uvala Valdarke faces the open sea at a bearing of 67° (NE (Bora)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Maestral (NW), while winds blowing directly from NE (Bora) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Uvala Valdarke? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Uvala Valdarke consists of: Rocky. The seabed entry slope is moderate, and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: None. The swimming zone is approximately 650 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Uvala Valdarke? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Showers, proc, Parking available. Coastal access: standard coastal access; parking availability: Free parking.
Where is Uvala Valdarke located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Uvala Valdarke is located in Mali Lošinj (Lošinj Island), Kvarner & Islands, Croatia at GPS coordinates 44.52892° N, 14.48367° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Sv. Martin (777 m), Hotel Punta - sjeverna plaža (926 m), Plaža hotela Punta (1.1 km).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Uvala Valdarke. Distances are straight-line measurements.
- Sv. Martin
- Hotel Punta - sjeverna plaža
- Plaža hotela Punta
- Punta Leva
- Zagazine
- Dječja bolnica Lošinj