Beaches Sheltered from Afternoon Maestral (NW Wind): Dubrovnik Region & Southern Islands (Korčula, Pelješac, Mljet) (54)
Geomorphological guide to 54 coves and beaches in Dubrovnik Region whose eastern and southeastern coastal orientation (55°–215°) provides natural leeward shelter from the afternoon summer Maestral breeze (NW, 315°)—ensuring calm afternoon swimming (94.4% rated "Excellent" by IZOR). View all 121 beaches in Dubrovnik Region →
Wind Patterns & Natural Shelter (Dubrovnik Region)
The Pelješac Channel and the forested coves of Korčula and Mljet offer serene, sheltered swimming havens protected from open Adriatic swells.
Map of All Beaches & Coves: Dubrovnik Region
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Banje
Danče
Hotel Rixos
Ht. Argentina
Ht. Bellevue
Ht. Excelsior
Kup. Suđurađ
Lopud Šunj
Orašac - Soderini
Orašac-Na skali
Porporela
Portoč
Stara Mokošica
Šulić
Trsteno
Uvala Brsečine
Veliki Zaton - Glavna plaža
Veliki Zaton - Špilja Buškova
Ht. Bellevue
Kučište
Montun
Orebić
Trstenica
Trstenik
Viganj - Ponta
Kupari
Mlini
Srebreno
Striježica
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Frequently Asked Questions (Dubrovnik Region)
Key facts about sea water quality, bays, and wind conditions in Dubrovnik Region.
Which are the top "Maestral-Sheltered" beaches in Dubrovnik Region? ▾
There are 54 officially monitored swimming spots matching "Maestral-Sheltered" in Dubrovnik Region. Top verified locations include: Stara Mokošica (182°), Hotel Rixos (157°), Veliki Zaton - Glavna plaža (100°), Veliki Zaton - Špilja Buškova (198°), Montun (173°), with 51 rated "Excellent" under EU bathing water standards.
How does MareSpot verify "Maestral-Sheltered" in Dubrovnik Region? ▾
MareSpot cross-references official Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR) field inspection tags with coastal open-sea bearing vectors (0°–360°) and real-time marine weather models.
How many official beaches are in Dubrovnik Region and what is the water quality? ▾
Across Dubrovnik Region & Southern Islands (Korčula, Pelješac, Mljet), there are 54 officially monitored swimming spots spread across 16 towns and municipalities. According to IZOR laboratory tests, 51 beaches (94.4%) hold the highest "Excellent" bathing water grade.
Which towns in Dubrovnik Region have the most monitored beaches and coves? ▾
The destinations with the highest number of officially monitored beaches and bays in Dubrovnik Region include: Dubrovnik, Orebić, Župa dubrovačka, Konavle, Mljet, Slivno.
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