Valkane - Sredina uvale
Coastal beach in Pula, Istria · view on map
Valkane - Sredina uvale is a managed beach with a concrete shore. It sits in town, and you get there by a surfaced road. Parking at the beach is free. The seabed drops away at a moderate 15-25°. For anyone arriving by boat, there is no mooring at or near the beach. In season it is usually busy, and the prevailing wind blows from the north.
Beach facts
Free parking Lifeguard Accessible
swimming buoys café bar lifeguard service sanitary facility shower changing room accessible facilities land sport water sport bench trashcan
Beach profile: Croatian national bathing water portal (IZOR).
Quality history
Year-by-year table
| Season | Classification |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Excellent |
| 2024 | Excellent |
| 2023 | Excellent |
| 2022 | Excellent |
| 2021 | Excellent |
| 2020 | Excellent |
| 2019 | Excellent |
| 2018 | Excellent |
| 2017 | Excellent |
| 2016 | Excellent |
| 2015 | Excellent |
| 2014 | Excellent |
| 2013 | Excellent |
| 2012 | Excellent |
| 2011 | Excellent |
| 2010 | Excellent |
| 2009 | Excellent |
Sample statistics by season
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samples taken | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| E. coli, 95th percentile (CFU/100 ml) | 17 | 17 | 10 | 9 |
| Intestinal enterococci, 95th pct. (CFU/100 ml) | 5 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
EU thresholds for an "Excellent" coastal rating: E. coli ≤ 250, enterococci ≤ 100 CFU/100ml (95th percentile).
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Classifications follow the EU Bathing Water Directive: each season's rating is based on the last four seasons of samples. Source: European Environment Agency / Croatian national monitoring (Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries).