☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Istria · Rovinj
Val de Lesso
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Val de Lesso, Rovinj
Beach Val de Lesso is located in Rovinj (Istria). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Val de Lesso · Rovinj
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200° · S (Ostro)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 200°, direction S (Ostro); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Pebble · Rocky
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: Trees only; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2025-09-22 10:20:00): 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 (200° 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 Valdibora - ronilački klub (1.4 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) | Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts |
Val de Lesso 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 200°, direction S (Ostro); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. No commercial beach infrastructure recorded for this location.
Latest official water test (2025-09-22 10:20:00): 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
Trees only
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Paved asphalt road · Parking: Free parking · Crowd: High crowd
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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 Val de Lesso
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Val de Lesso (Rovinj).
What is the sea water quality rating at Val de Lesso beach in Rovinj? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #7270), the bathing water quality at Val de Lesso is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2025-09-22 10:20:00), the measured sea temperature was 22.5 °C.
Which winds is Val de Lesso bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Val de Lesso faces the open sea at a bearing of 200° (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 Val de Lesso? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Val de Lesso consists of: Pebble, Rocky. The seabed entry slope is Gentle slope (up to 15°), 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 Val de Lesso? ▾
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 Val de Lesso located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Val de Lesso is located in Rovinj, Istria, Croatia at GPS coordinates 45.10015° N, 13.62704° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: TN Valdaliso - Rt Barabiga (341 m), AC Amarin - pješčana plaža (722 m), AC Amarin - Molo (894 m).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Val de Lesso. Distances are straight-line measurements.
- TN Valdaliso - Rt Barabiga
- AC Amarin - pješčana plaža
- AC Amarin - Molo
- Uvala Porton Biondi
- AC Amarin - Ispod restorana
- Uvala Valdibora - ronilački klub