Bora-Sheltered Beaches & Bays: Central Dalmatia (Split, Makarska Riviera, Hvar, Brač, Vis) (129)
Geomorphologically verified guide to 129 official beaches and coves in Central Dalmatia facing south, southwest, and west (135°–315°) that provide natural leeward shelter and calm water when Bora (NE) winds blow. 88.4% of these spots hold the top EU IZOR "Excellent" water quality rating. View all 167 beaches in Central Dalmatia →
Wind Patterns & Natural Shelter (Central Dalmatia)
Mount Biokovo shields the Makarska coast from continental weather, while summer thermal Maestral breezes offer refreshing afternoon swimming without heavy chop.
Map of All Beaches & Coves: Central Dalmatia
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Bačvice - istok
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Bačvice - zapad
Duilovo
Firule
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Hotel Split
Ježinac
Kašjuni
Trstenik-Radoševac
Žnjan - istok
Zvončac
Dominikanski samostan
Gradska plaža
Gradska plaža Bonj
Hotel Amfora
Hvarska Milna - istok
Hvarska Milna - zapad
Palmižana, Pakleni otoci
Uvala Križna Luka
Uvala Pokonji Dol - istok
Uvala Pokonji Dol - zapad
Berulia
Dugi Rat - istok
Dugi Rat - zapad
Soline Istok
Soline Zapad
Stomarica
Autokamp - zapad
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Krilo
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Ak. Vranjica Belvedere
Apartmani Medena
Hotel Jadran
Hotel Medena
Seget Vranjica
Borak
Martinica
Zlatni Rat 1
Zlatni Rat 2
Dočine
Duće - Luka
Duće-Golubinka
Hotel Plaža, Duće
Centar Makarska
Cvitačka
Hotel Dalmacija
Sveti Petar
Marinova Draga
Saldun
Toć
Uvala Milićevo
Hotel Lav
Le Meridien Lav
Sv. Martin
Uvala Strožanac
Bluesun Jadran
Hotel Alga
Kamena
Slatina
Miljenko i Dobrila
Puntica (Poštanski)
Šulavi
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Frequently Asked Questions (Central Dalmatia)
Key facts about sea water quality, bays, and wind conditions in Central Dalmatia.
Which are the top "Sheltered from Bora (NE)" beaches in Central Dalmatia? ▾
There are 129 officially monitored swimming spots matching "Sheltered from Bora (NE)" in Central Dalmatia. Top verified locations include: Dočine (172°), Hotel Plaža, Duće (193°), Le Meridien Lav (248°), Gradac - Vodice (238°), Viskovića vala (224°), with 114 rated "Excellent" under EU bathing water standards.
How does MareSpot verify "Sheltered from Bora (NE)" in Central Dalmatia? ▾
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 Central Dalmatia and what is the water quality? ▾
Across Central Dalmatia (Split, Makarska Riviera, Hvar, Brač, Vis), there are 129 officially monitored swimming spots spread across 53 towns and municipalities. According to IZOR laboratory tests, 114 beaches (88.4%) hold the highest "Excellent" bathing water grade.
Which towns in Central Dalmatia have the most monitored beaches and coves? ▾
The destinations with the highest number of officially monitored beaches and bays in Central Dalmatia include: Split, Hvar, Brela, Omiš, Baška Voda, Dugi Rat.
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