Jugo & Sirocco Sheltered Beaches: Istria County (Istra) (60)
Complete directory of 60 officially monitored beaches and bays in Istria oriented toward the north and northwest (270°–45°), offering natural protection from heavy Sirocco / Jugo (SE) swell. 98.3% are rated "Excellent" by IZOR. View all 217 beaches in Istria →
Wind Patterns & Natural Shelter (Istria)
Istria’s western coast (from Umag to Pula) is naturally sheltered from strong north-easterly Bora winds by the Učka mountain range, ensuring calm waters even during breezy days. The eastern coast (Rabac) features deep, turquoise bays beneath steep slopes.
Map of All Beaches & Coves: Istria
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AC Ulika - Rt Šilok - sjeverni dio
AC Ulika - Uvala Bušuja
Červar - Porat
Debeli rt - Plaža
Gradska plaža Poreč
Hotel Galiot - Ispod hotela
Hotel Galiot - Prema uvali
Hotel Molindrio - ispod hotela
Hotel Parentium - Ispod hotela
Hotel Parentium - Restoran Villa Romana
Hotel Pical - Bungalovi
Hotel Riviera - Ispod hotela
Hotel Rubin - Plaža Brulo
Hoteli Lotos - Ispod hotela
Poreč - Lungomare
Rt Bara - Plaža
Rt Sv. Martin - Prema uvali Sv. Martin
Špadići - Uvala Srgulje (južni dio)
Špadići - Uvala Srgulje (sredina)
Sv. Duh - Bunker
Uvala Brulo - Plaža
AC Borozija
Katoro - Hotel Koralj
Moela - Gradska plaža
TN Alberi - Skiper
TN Punta - Hotel Sipar
TN Punta - Hotel Umag
TN Punta - Villa Rita
TN Stella Maris - Laguna ispod aquagana
TN Stella Maris - Uvala Krapan
TN Stella Maris- Jezero
AC Valalta - Uvala prema marini
Crveni otok - Prema rtu Kurent
Crveni otok - Zapadna strana otoka
Hotel Eden - Ispod hotela
Lone - Ispod hotela Monte Mulini
Punta Corrente - Uvala Lone
AC Lanterna - Plaža Valeta
Červar - Puntica Larun
Lanterna - Debeli rt
Lanterna - Rt Zub
Lanterna - Uvala Valeta - sport
Tarska vala
Hidrobaza
Hotel Brioni - Ispod hotela
Puntižela - Monte Cristo Beach
Puntižela - Plaža Golubine
Uvala Sv. Ivan - Plaža Ambrela
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Frequently Asked Questions (Istria)
Key facts about sea water quality, bays, and wind conditions in Istria.
Which are the top "Sheltered from Jugo (SE)" beaches in Istria? ▾
There are 60 officially monitored swimming spots matching "Sheltered from Jugo (SE)" in Istria. Top verified locations include: Hidrobaza (289°), Hotel Molindrio - ispod hotela (351°), Tarska vala (336°), Salbunić (38°), Moela - Gradska plaža (270°), with 59 rated "Excellent" under EU bathing water standards.
How does MareSpot verify "Sheltered from Jugo (SE)" in Istria? ▾
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 Istria and what is the water quality? ▾
Across Istria County (Istra), there are 60 officially monitored swimming spots spread across 13 towns and municipalities. According to IZOR laboratory tests, 59 beaches (98.3%) hold the highest "Excellent" bathing water grade.
Which towns in Istria have the most monitored beaches and coves? ▾
The destinations with the highest number of officially monitored beaches and bays in Istria include: Poreč, Umag, Rovinj, Tar-Vabriga, Pula, Vrsar.
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