☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Dubrovnik Region · Ston (Žuljana)
Žuljana
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Žuljana, Ston
Beach Žuljana is located in Ston (Dubrovnik Region). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Žuljana · Ston
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246° · SW (Libeccio)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 246°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Rounded pebbles / Shingle
Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°); natural shade: Low shrubs & pine trees; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-30 09:20:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22 °C.
2 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Beach bar / Café, Boat mooring.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (246° 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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🟢 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 | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Drače (4.0 km) → |
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Lebić / Garbin (SW, 225°)
Southwesterly swell and coastal surf
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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Bratkovice (3.5 km) → |
Žuljana is a coastal beach and bay situated in Ston (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 246°, direction SW (Libeccio); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Beach bar / Café, Boat mooring.
Latest official water test (2026-09-30 09:20:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22 °C.
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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 & pine trees
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Moderate slope (15–25°).
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 Žuljana
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Žuljana (Ston).
What is the sea water quality rating at Žuljana beach in Ston? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #1042), the bathing water quality at Žuljana is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2026-09-30 09:20:00), the measured sea temperature was 22 °C.
Which winds is Žuljana bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Žuljana faces the open sea at a bearing of 246° (SW (Libeccio)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Bora (NE) and Sirocco / Jugo (SE), while winds blowing directly from SW (Libeccio) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Žuljana? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Žuljana consists of: Rounded pebbles / Shingle. The seabed entry slope is Moderate slope (15–25°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Low shrubs & pine trees. The swimming zone is approximately 570 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Žuljana? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Beach bar / Café, Boat mooring. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: No parking.
Where is Žuljana located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Žuljana is located in Ston, Dubrovnik Region, Croatia at GPS coordinates 42.89230° N, 17.45414° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Bratkovice (3.5 km), Drače (4.0 km), Trstenik (5.2 km).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
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