☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Istria · Pula (Stoja)
Valkane - Sredina uvale
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Valkane - Sredina uvale, Pula
Beach Valkane - Sredina uvale is located in Pula (Istria). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Valkane - Sredina uvale · Pula
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221° · SW (Libeccio)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 221°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Concrete plateau · Rocky
Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°); natural shade: Trees only; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-10-02 10:20:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 21 °C.
11 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Lifeguard on duty, Sports & volleyball, Water sports, Wheelchair / ramp access, Beach bar / Café, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (221° 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: Lungomare - Punta prema Mornaru (712 m) → |
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Maestral (NW, 315°)
Refreshing afternoon summer thermal breeze
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🟡 Cross-shore | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Stoja - Naselje Zelenika (411 m) → |
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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 |
Valkane - Sredina uvale is a coastal beach and bay situated in Pula (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 221°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Lifeguard on duty, Sports & volleyball, Water sports, Wheelchair / ramp access, Beach bar / Café, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier.
Latest official water test (2026-10-02 10:20:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 21 °C.
In this bay / immediate vicinity lies ACI Marina Pula (Marina, capacity: 192 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 Concrete plateau, Rocky.
Natural shade
Trees only
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Paved asphalt road · Parking: Free parking · Crowd: High crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
Authentic field photos of the bay
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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 Valkane - Sredina uvale
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Valkane - Sredina uvale (Pula).
What is the sea water quality rating at Valkane - Sredina uvale beach in Pula? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #7146), the bathing water quality at Valkane - Sredina uvale is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2026-10-02 10:20:00), the measured sea temperature was 21 °C.
Which winds is Valkane - Sredina uvale bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Valkane - Sredina uvale faces the open sea at a bearing of 221° (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 Valkane - Sredina uvale? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Valkane - Sredina uvale consists of: Concrete plateau, Rocky. The seabed entry slope is Moderate slope (15–25°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Trees only. The swimming zone is approximately 580 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Valkane - Sredina uvale? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Lifeguard on duty, Sports & volleyball, Water sports, Wheelchair / ramp access, Beach bar / Café, Changing cabins, Restrooms / Toilets, Waste bins / Trash cans, Showers, Promenade benches, Swimmer safety barrier. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: Free parking.
Where is Valkane - Sredina uvale located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Valkane - Sredina uvale is located in Pula, Istria, Croatia at GPS coordinates 44.85654° N, 13.82475° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Stoja - Naselje Zelenika (411 m), Gortanova uvala - Sredina uvale (497 m), Stoja - Gradska plaža (617 m).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Valkane - Sredina uvale. Distances are straight-line measurements.
- Stoja - Naselje Zelenika
- Gortanova uvala - Sredina uvale
- Stoja - Gradska plaža
- Lungomare - Punta prema Mornaru
- AC Stoja - Prema gradskoj plaži
- Hotel Splendid - Ispod hotela