☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Dubrovnik Region · Dubrovnik
Veliki Žali
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Veliki Žali, Dubrovnik
Beach Veliki Žali is located in Dubrovnik (Dubrovnik Region). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Veliki Žali · Dubrovnik
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223° · SW (Libeccio)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 223°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Rounded pebbles / Shingle
Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°); natural shade: Low shrubs & grass only; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-10-01 11:45:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 24.1 °C.
2 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Beach bar / Café, Parking available.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (223° 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: Lopud-Grand hotel (6.0 km) → |
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Maestral (NW, 315°)
Refreshing afternoon summer thermal breeze
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🟡 Cross-shore | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Uvala Brsečine (2.5 km) → |
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Lebić / Garbin (SW, 225°)
Southwesterly swell and coastal surf
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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Kup. Suđurađ (3.5 km) → |
Veliki Žali is a coastal beach and bay situated in Dubrovnik (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 223°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Beach bar / Café, Parking available.
Latest official water test (2026-10-01 11:45:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 24.1 °C.
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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 Rounded pebbles / Shingle.
Natural shade
Low shrubs & grass 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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📷 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.
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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 Veliki Žali
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Veliki Žali (Dubrovnik).
What is the sea water quality rating at Veliki Žali beach in Dubrovnik? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #1127), the bathing water quality at Veliki Žali is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2026-10-01 11:45:00), the measured sea temperature was 24.1 °C.
Which winds is Veliki Žali bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Veliki Žali faces the open sea at a bearing of 223° (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 Veliki Žali? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Veliki Žali consists of: Rounded pebbles / Shingle. The seabed entry slope is Moderate slope (15–25°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Low shrubs & grass only. The swimming zone is approximately 140 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Veliki Žali? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Beach bar / Café, Parking available. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: Free parking.
Where is Veliki Žali located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Veliki Žali is located in Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik Region, Croatia at GPS coordinates 42.74031° N, 17.92739° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Uvala Brsečine (2.5 km), Kup. Suđurađ (3.5 km), Trsteno (5.1 km).
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