Beaches in Natural Shade Sheltered from Bora (NE Wind): Central Dalmatia (Split, Makarska Riviera, Hvar, Brač, Vis) (39)
Guide to 39 beaches combining natural pine shade with Bora shelter (135°–315°) in Central Dalmatia (100.0% "Excellent" water quality). 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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Berulia
Dugi Rat - istok
Dugi Rat - zapad
Soline Istok
Soline Zapad
Stomarica
Hotel Amfora
Hvarska Milna - istok
Hvarska Milna - zapad
Uvala Križna Luka
Uvala Pokonji Dol - istok
Uvala Pokonji Dol - zapad
Horizont
Ikovac
Mali mulić
Podluka
Uranija
Bluesun Jadran
Hotel Alga
Kamena
Slatina
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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 "Shade & Bora Shelter" beaches in Central Dalmatia? ▾
There are 39 officially monitored swimming spots matching "Shade & Bora Shelter" in Central Dalmatia. Top verified locations include: Gradac - Vodice (238°), Bluesun Jadran (207°), Promajna (222°), Uvala Milna (135°), Ak. Dole (180°), with 39 rated "Excellent" under EU bathing water standards.
How does MareSpot verify "Shade & Bora Shelter" 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 39 officially monitored swimming spots spread across 17 towns and municipalities. According to IZOR laboratory tests, 39 beaches (100.0%) 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: Brela, Hvar, Baška Voda, Tučepi, Bol, Gradac.
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