Kupalište Lanterna
Coastal beach in Stari Grad, Split region · view on map
Kupalište Lanterna is a partly managed beach with a rocky shore. It sits in a small coastal town, and you get there on foot, along the shore. The seabed drops away at a moderate 15-25°. For anyone arriving by boat, the nearest mooring is more than 100 m away. In season it is usually busy, and the prevailing wind blows from the north. There is no parking at the beach itself.
Beach facts
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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) | 13 | 19 | 16 | 13 |
| Intestinal enterococci, 95th pct. (CFU/100 ml) | 10 | 17 | 15 | 11 |
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).