Barbariga Mandriol
Coastal beach in Vodnjan, Istria · view on map
Latest water test (14 Sep 2026):
Excellent
Barbariga Mandriol is a natural beach with a pebble shore. It sits outside any built-up area, and you get there by an unsurfaced road. The seabed drops away gently, at under 15°. In season it is usually busy, and the prevailing wind blows from the north-east.
Beach facts
Beach type
Natural
Surface
Pebbly
Shore slope
Gentle (under 15°)
Slope into the sea
Gentle (under 15°)
Access
Unpaved road
Surroundings
Beach outside urban areas
Crowds in season
High
Prevailing wind
North-East
Avg. sea temp in season
23.72 °C
mooring
Beach profile: Croatian national bathing water portal (IZOR).
Quality history
20102019
Excellent
Year-by-year table
| Season | Classification |
|---|---|
| 2019 | Excellent |
| 2018 | Excellent |
| 2017 | Excellent |
| 2016 | Excellent |
| 2015 | Excellent |
| 2014 | Excellent |
| 2013 | Excellent |
| 2012 | Excellent |
| 2011 | Excellent |
| 2010 | Excellent |
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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).