Beaches in Natural Shade Sheltered from Bora (NE Wind): Istria County (Istra) (68)
Guide to 68 beaches combining natural pine shade with Bora shelter (135°–315°) in Istria (100.0% "Excellent" water quality). 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 - Uvala Bušuja
AC Ulika - Uvala Frnaže
Debeli rt - Plaža
Hotel Galiot - Ispod hotela
Hotel Galiot - Prema uvali
Hotel Materada - Južni dio
Hotel Materada - Sjeverni dio
Hotel Parentium - Ispod hotela
Hotel Parentium - Restoran Villa Romana
Hotel Pical - Bungalovi
Hotel Pical - Plaža Borik
Hotel Rubin - Plaža Brulo
Hoteli Lotos - Ispod hotela
Restoran Istarska hiža - Plaža
Rt Sv. Martin - Prema uvali Sv. Martin
Špadići - Uvala Srgulje (južni dio)
Špadići - Uvala Srgulje (sjeverni dio)
Špadići - Uvala Srgulje (sredina)
Uvala Brulo - Plaža
AC Bašanija - Plaža Feral
AC Borozija
Hotel Moj Mir - Ispod hotela
Katoro - Hotel Aurora
Katoro - Hotel Koralj
Katoro - TN Polynesia, FKK
Katoro - Velestrin
Rt Malin - Ispod kafića Plaja
TN Stella Maris - Uvala Krapan
Uvala Slanik
AC Stoja - Prema gradskoj plaži
AC Stoja - Prema pučini
AC Stoja - Prema Valovinama
Gortanova uvala - Sredina uvale
Hotel Park - Ispod hotela
Pješčana Uvala - Plaža
Stoja - Naselje Zelenika
Uvala Sv. Ivan - Plaža Ambrela
Valsaline - Uvala F.S.
AC Valalta - Uvala prema marini
AC Veštar - Uvala sredina
Crveni otok - Uvala zapadno od nasipa
De Castelan
Otok Katarina - Uvala Lone
Škaraba - Uvala Velika Škaraba
Uvala Kuvi - Plaža
Uvala Porton Biondi
Uvala Valdibora - ronilački klub
AC Bijela uvala - Južni dio
AC Bijela uvala - Sjeverni dio
AC Bijela uvala - Uvala Crljena zemlja
AC Zelena Laguna - Plaža
Hotel Delfin - Ispod hotela
TN Funtana - Uvala Frnažine
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Frequently Asked Questions (Istria)
Key facts about sea water quality, bays, and wind conditions in Istria.
Which are the top "Shade & Bora Shelter" beaches in Istria? ▾
There are 68 officially monitored swimming spots matching "Shade & Bora Shelter" in Istria. Top verified locations include: Punta kod sidra (143°), De Castelan (249°), Uvala Valdibora - ronilački klub (267°), Uvala Porton Biondi (227°), Pinižule (250°), with 68 rated "Excellent" under EU bathing water standards.
How does MareSpot verify "Shade & Bora Shelter" 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 68 officially monitored swimming spots spread across 14 towns and municipalities. According to IZOR laboratory tests, 68 beaches (100.0%) 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, Pula, Rovinj, Funtana, Bale.
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Guide & coves →Pasjača cliff beach, Banje beach by Dubrovnik walls, Saplunara sand dunes & Pelješac coves
Guide & coves →Looking for a sheltered cove in Istria?
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