We have already written about beaches in Istria, or rather, we have mentioned most of them – each one individually. This time we will try to present, in one place, the beaches that captivate with their beauty, and those that are special for some other reason. On this occasion we will give you a suggestion for beaches in Istria that are definitely worth visiting. If you are on holiday somewhere in Istria, be sure to enjoy some of these beaches.
The order in which we write is random, so it is up to you to decide which beach best suits you and the people you are on holiday with.
Besides the text description, we will add photographs for the beaches, from which you can best picture the beauty of each individual beach. This way, even before you set off on your trip, you can decide where you want to spend your summer holiday. Take a look at the list of the most beautiful beaches in Istria ranked by rating with location and pictures.
Koversada Beach is about 5 kilometres long, partly concreted while in places it consists of fine sand. It is special because it holds the title of the oldest campsite and naturist beach in Croatia, and even in Europe. It became a favourite destination for naturists back in 1961, when it took the title of the first naturist resort in the former Yugoslavia. This beach is located near Vrsar, right at the entrance to the Lim Channel. It is full of small coves and hidden oases. It has a specially designated place for guests who come with their pets.
The beach has a couple of very well-equipped cocktail bars, as well as restaurants nearby. Next to the beach there is a pine forest which will come in handy for many during the strongest daytime sun. We can also praise the beach for its special ramp, adapted for entering the sea for people with special needs.
Rovinj is a coastal town that can boast all sorts of things. The beach we are describing is just one of this town's natural beauties. Lone Bay is located in the protected Zlatni rt park-forest, which gives this place a special natural charm. Beautiful pebble beaches stretch along the whole bay, most suitable for families with small children. Others are of course welcome too, especially people with a surplus of adrenaline in them, since there is a quarry nearby – a popular destination for free-climbing enthusiasts. The special feature of this beach is its view. Namely, the beach is oriented so that guests enjoy a view of Rovinj's old town centre, and the island of St. Catherine.
Besides the main beach, in the mentioned bay we can also find smaller rocky beaches. They are popular among guests who are nevertheless looking for a bit of privacy.
Among the offerings for beach guests we should definitely mention the two bars where you can treat yourself to a refreshing drink. Since it is located right by the park-forest, this beach abounds in natural shade, as well as numerous promenades that pass among the centuries-old trees of the Zlatni rt park. If you are eager for additional activities, you are in the right place: at the beach you can rent boats, surfboards and pedal boats. Visit Lone beach and enjoy the shore with a wonderful view of Rovinj.
This beautiful beach has settled on a cape between two small coastal towns. It is located between Novigrad and Poreč, and is adorned with a natural rocky shore with pebble sections for bathers. The rocky section is suitable for the slightly more agile, people who love adventure. The pebble section is suitable for everyone, especially families with children and the somewhat older. In that section there are showers, and you have the option of renting sun loungers and umbrellas. Near the beach there are sports fields, among which the most popular is the beach volleyball court. For enjoyment and acrobatics in the water you can rent a jet-ski, pedal boats and surfboards.
Pet owners will be delighted by the specially designated part of the beach for pets. If you have planned a holiday, have a pet and don't want to leave it at home, visit our beach. Novigrad Lanterna.
Valalta beach is located in a natural bay in Rovinj. It is situated north of the town centre, and is special for its naturist-oriented character. So, this is a naturist beach, adorned with fine pebbles and the beautiful colours of the Adriatic Sea. Next to the beach there is a naturist campsite of the same name, and it is accompanied by numerous restaurants and bars.
At the beach there is a water slide, a pool with seawater and various other entertainment facilities.
The sea is clean and calm, pleasantly warm and of beautiful colours. The deep parts are dark shades of blue, while towards the shore the colours flow into transparent green shades that will enchant at first sight. The seabed is also made up of fine pebbles. It is pleasant for walking in the shallows and occasional cooling off. The beach is exposed to the sun, with no natural shade, which is why it is good to rent an umbrella and protect yourself well with sunscreen.
Bijeca is the most famous beach in Medulin. It is about one kilometre long, and is suitable for everyone. It consists of sand, and is situated on a peninsula, right in front of large pine trees that create natural shade.
Bijeca beach is a place where you can spend the whole day. During strong sun you can easily take shelter in the shady little forest, with occasional trips into the sea whenever the urge takes you. The entrance to the sea is gentle and accessible to everyone. The beach is visited by both young and old, regardless of whether you have come to enjoy the peace or to play volleyball in the shallows.
At the beach it is possible to rent sun loungers and umbrellas, and nearby there are numerous restaurants and cafés. The offer of drinks and food is excellent, just as befits a popular tourist spot.
If you have come with children, great – let them have fun in the water park, located in the shallows in front of the beach.
The island of St. Catherine is located off the harbour in Rovinj. It is a smaller island which nevertheless has a very beautiful coast and, of course, beaches along the shore. The small island is connected by boat lines from the Rovinj harbour, from where you reach your destination in just about 10 minutes.
The island's shore, actually the beach we are describing, is rocky with pebble sections. It is a natural oasis, 500 metres long, near which there are bars and restaurants. The sea is very clean, with pronounced crystal colours and a green contrast from the pine forest rising above the rocks.
In the main part of the beach it is possible to rent sun loungers, and there are also showers, as well as changing cabins and sanitary facilities. Tennis courts will delight the slightly older, while the youngest will enjoy the nearby children's playground.
Besides its unusual name, this beautiful beach has a very long pebble shore. Along its length of one kilometre, large rocks only occasionally emerge from the pebbles, which nevertheless will not disturb your swimming and sunbathing.
It is located within the Villas Rubin tourist resort, and is one of the most visited beaches in this small Istrian town. Although it is situated in front of the tourist resort, the beach is open to all guests. It is one of the largest beaches in Rovinj, which besides the coastal strip offers guests a spacious grassy area ideal for lounging in the summer sun. On the grassy surface you can play ball games, or simply do a running workout or whatever else you do.
The western part of our beach is reserved for naturists (Villas Rubin FKK).
If you have set off on holiday with pets, specifically with a dog, you can freely come here, because at the beach we have specially designated places for that purpose.
A small settlement in Istria County hides a beautiful pebble beach surrounded by rocks and concrete platforms. It is located in the south-eastern part of Istria's coastal area, right next to the town of Rabac. The beauty of this beach, its facilities and cleanliness are confirmed by the Blue Flag.
From the beach you can enjoy an enchanting view of the Kvarner Gulf, and the silhouette of the island of Cres.
Girandella offers plenty of facilities for children, adults and the elderly. Everyone can find something for themselves, so the diversity of guests on the beach doesn't surprise us.
At the beach you can rent sun loungers and an umbrella, and there is also a promenade which will come in handy when you've had enough of lounging in the sun and swimming in the sea. You will certainly enjoy a gentle walk, especially because of the beautiful view of the sea and open water.
Next to the beach there are cafés and restaurants, with an excellent offer of food and drinks. Young people especially love to visit this beach, especially in the evening hours when entertainment adapted for them begins.
Hawaii beach, or Havajka Pula, is one of the more beautiful beaches in Pula. It is located near the Verudela Beach tourist resort, in front of the Hotel Park. The beach is sheltered in a bay, between rocks with a beautiful pebble base. It has a gentle entrance into the sea with a marked zone for bathers.
Near the beach there are tall rocks, suitable for adrenaline activities – jumping into the sea.
The beach itself is calm, and suitable for families with children.
A few final words: The beaches mentioned are beautiful, but this is nevertheless our subjective choice, which doesn't have to appeal to everyone. The choice of beach for your holiday should be a matter of your own choosing. We have tried to describe some of the beaches, and in this way give you a somewhat better insight before you make your final decision. Istria can boast a huge selection of beautiful beaches, and our list is far too short to mention them all. On our portal we have already written about many beaches in Croatia, including beaches in Istria. Look them up and find the most beautiful one for your holiday. If you are going with family or friends, be sure to ask their opinion too. We hope our short list will be at least of some help. We look forward to your comments, and photos from the sea which you can post on our pages.
Take a look at the list of the most beautiful beaches in Pula with location and pictures.
Istria is known for its large number of naturist beaches and campsites, take a look at the list of naturist beaches in Istria with pictures and location.
Besides the text description, we will add photographs for the beaches, from which you can best picture the beauty of each individual beach. This way, even before you set off on your trip, you can decide where you want to spend your summer holiday. Take a look at the list of the most beautiful beaches in Istria ranked by rating with location and pictures.
Koversada in Vrsar is the beach we will start our journey with
Koversada Beach is about 5 kilometres long, partly concreted while in places it consists of fine sand. It is special because it holds the title of the oldest campsite and naturist beach in Croatia, and even in Europe. It became a favourite destination for naturists back in 1961, when it took the title of the first naturist resort in the former Yugoslavia. This beach is located near Vrsar, right at the entrance to the Lim Channel. It is full of small coves and hidden oases. It has a specially designated place for guests who come with their pets.The beach has a couple of very well-equipped cocktail bars, as well as restaurants nearby. Next to the beach there is a pine forest which will come in handy for many during the strongest daytime sun. We can also praise the beach for its special ramp, adapted for entering the sea for people with special needs.
Briefly about the beach: A concreted beach, sandy in places. A proud holder of the Blue Flag, and a beach with plenty of facilities. It is suitable for naturists, as well as guests who come with pets.
Lone Bay in Rovinj
Rovinj is a coastal town that can boast all sorts of things. The beach we are describing is just one of this town's natural beauties. Lone Bay is located in the protected Zlatni rt park-forest, which gives this place a special natural charm. Beautiful pebble beaches stretch along the whole bay, most suitable for families with small children. Others are of course welcome too, especially people with a surplus of adrenaline in them, since there is a quarry nearby – a popular destination for free-climbing enthusiasts. The special feature of this beach is its view. Namely, the beach is oriented so that guests enjoy a view of Rovinj's old town centre, and the island of St. Catherine.Besides the main beach, in the mentioned bay we can also find smaller rocky beaches. They are popular among guests who are nevertheless looking for a bit of privacy.
Among the offerings for beach guests we should definitely mention the two bars where you can treat yourself to a refreshing drink. Since it is located right by the park-forest, this beach abounds in natural shade, as well as numerous promenades that pass among the centuries-old trees of the Zlatni rt park. If you are eager for additional activities, you are in the right place: at the beach you can rent boats, surfboards and pedal boats. Visit Lone beach and enjoy the shore with a wonderful view of Rovinj.
Lone beach in brief: The beach has toilets, changing cabins and showers. It is possible to rent sun loungers and umbrellas, as well as various facilities such as surfboards and pedal boats. Nearby there are also sports fields, a modern beach club and a cocktail bar.
Lanterna beach located between Novigrad and Poreč
This beautiful beach has settled on a cape between two small coastal towns. It is located between Novigrad and Poreč, and is adorned with a natural rocky shore with pebble sections for bathers. The rocky section is suitable for the slightly more agile, people who love adventure. The pebble section is suitable for everyone, especially families with children and the somewhat older. In that section there are showers, and you have the option of renting sun loungers and umbrellas. Near the beach there are sports fields, among which the most popular is the beach volleyball court. For enjoyment and acrobatics in the water you can rent a jet-ski, pedal boats and surfboards.Pet owners will be delighted by the specially designated part of the beach for pets. If you have planned a holiday, have a pet and don't want to leave it at home, visit our beach. Novigrad Lanterna.
A beach in Rovinj – Valalta
Valalta beach is located in a natural bay in Rovinj. It is situated north of the town centre, and is special for its naturist-oriented character. So, this is a naturist beach, adorned with fine pebbles and the beautiful colours of the Adriatic Sea. Next to the beach there is a naturist campsite of the same name, and it is accompanied by numerous restaurants and bars.At the beach there is a water slide, a pool with seawater and various other entertainment facilities.
The sea is clean and calm, pleasantly warm and of beautiful colours. The deep parts are dark shades of blue, while towards the shore the colours flow into transparent green shades that will enchant at first sight. The seabed is also made up of fine pebbles. It is pleasant for walking in the shallows and occasional cooling off. The beach is exposed to the sun, with no natural shade, which is why it is good to rent an umbrella and protect yourself well with sunscreen.
Valalta beach in a few words: This is a naturist beach made up of fine pebbles. It is suitable for families with children, young couples or older people. Next to the beach you have a large selection of catering facilities, as well as entertainment and sports facilities.
Bijeca beach in Medulin
Bijeca is the most famous beach in Medulin. It is about one kilometre long, and is suitable for everyone. It consists of sand, and is situated on a peninsula, right in front of large pine trees that create natural shade.Bijeca beach is a place where you can spend the whole day. During strong sun you can easily take shelter in the shady little forest, with occasional trips into the sea whenever the urge takes you. The entrance to the sea is gentle and accessible to everyone. The beach is visited by both young and old, regardless of whether you have come to enjoy the peace or to play volleyball in the shallows.
At the beach it is possible to rent sun loungers and umbrellas, and nearby there are numerous restaurants and cafés. The offer of drinks and food is excellent, just as befits a popular tourist spot.
If you have come with children, great – let them have fun in the water park, located in the shallows in front of the beach.
In brief: Bijeca is a sandy beach in Medulin. It is suitable for families with children, and young people who love sport and fun. There is also room for the elderly, especially because of the large natural shade that accompanies the beach.
A beautiful beach on St. Catherine's island
The island of St. Catherine is located off the harbour in Rovinj. It is a smaller island which nevertheless has a very beautiful coast and, of course, beaches along the shore. The small island is connected by boat lines from the Rovinj harbour, from where you reach your destination in just about 10 minutes.The island's shore, actually the beach we are describing, is rocky with pebble sections. It is a natural oasis, 500 metres long, near which there are bars and restaurants. The sea is very clean, with pronounced crystal colours and a green contrast from the pine forest rising above the rocks.
In the main part of the beach it is possible to rent sun loungers, and there are also showers, as well as changing cabins and sanitary facilities. Tennis courts will delight the slightly older, while the youngest will enjoy the nearby children's playground.
Rovinj's Villas Rubin beach
Besides its unusual name, this beautiful beach has a very long pebble shore. Along its length of one kilometre, large rocks only occasionally emerge from the pebbles, which nevertheless will not disturb your swimming and sunbathing.It is located within the Villas Rubin tourist resort, and is one of the most visited beaches in this small Istrian town. Although it is situated in front of the tourist resort, the beach is open to all guests. It is one of the largest beaches in Rovinj, which besides the coastal strip offers guests a spacious grassy area ideal for lounging in the summer sun. On the grassy surface you can play ball games, or simply do a running workout or whatever else you do.
The western part of our beach is reserved for naturists (Villas Rubin FKK).
If you have set off on holiday with pets, specifically with a dog, you can freely come here, because at the beach we have specially designated places for that purpose.
Villas Rubin beach is a proud holder of the Blue Flag. This is proof of the cleanliness and facilities of this beach.
Girandella beach near the town of Rabac
A small settlement in Istria County hides a beautiful pebble beach surrounded by rocks and concrete platforms. It is located in the south-eastern part of Istria's coastal area, right next to the town of Rabac. The beauty of this beach, its facilities and cleanliness are confirmed by the Blue Flag.From the beach you can enjoy an enchanting view of the Kvarner Gulf, and the silhouette of the island of Cres.
Girandella offers plenty of facilities for children, adults and the elderly. Everyone can find something for themselves, so the diversity of guests on the beach doesn't surprise us.
At the beach you can rent sun loungers and an umbrella, and there is also a promenade which will come in handy when you've had enough of lounging in the sun and swimming in the sea. You will certainly enjoy a gentle walk, especially because of the beautiful view of the sea and open water.
Next to the beach there are cafés and restaurants, with an excellent offer of food and drinks. Young people especially love to visit this beach, especially in the evening hours when entertainment adapted for them begins.
Hawaiian beach in Pula
Hawaii beach, or Havajka Pula, is one of the more beautiful beaches in Pula. It is located near the Verudela Beach tourist resort, in front of the Hotel Park. The beach is sheltered in a bay, between rocks with a beautiful pebble base. It has a gentle entrance into the sea with a marked zone for bathers.Near the beach there are tall rocks, suitable for adrenaline activities – jumping into the sea.
The beach itself is calm, and suitable for families with children.
A few final words: The beaches mentioned are beautiful, but this is nevertheless our subjective choice, which doesn't have to appeal to everyone. The choice of beach for your holiday should be a matter of your own choosing. We have tried to describe some of the beaches, and in this way give you a somewhat better insight before you make your final decision. Istria can boast a huge selection of beautiful beaches, and our list is far too short to mention them all. On our portal we have already written about many beaches in Croatia, including beaches in Istria. Look them up and find the most beautiful one for your holiday. If you are going with family or friends, be sure to ask their opinion too. We hope our short list will be at least of some help. We look forward to your comments, and photos from the sea which you can post on our pages.
The most beautiful beaches in Pula
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