☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Dubrovnik Region · 🏝️ Korčula Island · Korčula
Žrnovska Banja
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Žrnovska Banja, Korčula
Beach Žrnovska Banja is located in Korčula (Dubrovnik Region). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Žrnovska Banja · Korčula
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23° · NE (Bora)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 23°, direction NE (Bora); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Concrete plateau · Rocky
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: None; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2025-09-25 11:40:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 24 °C.
1 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (23° 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) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Viganj - Ponta (2.3 km) → |
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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 | Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts |
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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 |
Žrnovska Banja is a coastal beach and bay situated in Korčula (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 23°, direction NE (Bora); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant.
Latest official water test (2025-09-25 11:40:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 24 °C.
In this bay / immediate vicinity lies ACI Marina Korčula (Marina, capacity: 159 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
None
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Paved asphalt road · Parking: No parking · Crowd: Low crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
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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.
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 Žrnovska Banja
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Žrnovska Banja (Korčula).
What is the sea water quality rating at Žrnovska Banja beach in Korčula? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #1061), the bathing water quality at Žrnovska Banja is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2025-09-25 11:40:00), the measured sea temperature was 24 °C.
Which winds is Žrnovska Banja bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Žrnovska Banja faces the open sea at a bearing of 23° (NE (Bora)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Sirocco / Jugo (SE), while winds blowing directly from NE (Bora) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Žrnovska Banja? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Žrnovska Banja consists of: Concrete plateau, Rocky. The seabed entry slope is Gentle slope (up to 15°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: None. The swimming zone is approximately 690 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Žrnovska Banja? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Restaurant. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: No parking.
Where is Žrnovska Banja located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Žrnovska Banja is located in Korčula (Korčula Island), Dubrovnik Region, Croatia at GPS coordinates 42.95879° N, 17.11127° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Medvinjak (1.0 km), Sv. Nikola (1.5 km), Gradska plaža Banje (2.1 km).
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