Campers are special guests, enthusiasts and people who love their own personal comfort. While most of us look for accommodation to rent, campers like to bring their own comfort along and enjoy it in a special way.
This time we will present some of the better-known campsites in Istria.
Choose the best one for yourself, the one that suits you and seems most suitable to you. Let’s go through the description of the campsites, in no particular order. See the most beautiful beaches in Istria.
Camp Pineta is located in the settlement of Savudrija, near Umag, right next to the border with Slovenia. Over the years the campsite has built its place in tourism, and today, for good reason, it is considered one of the better campsites in this area. Plaža Pineta.
Pineta can accommodate more than 1,300 guests, all along a stretch of coast that extends for 1.5 kilometres. The coast is mixed – rocky with pebbly sections, and there is also a special spot where you can bring your pets. Set in a forest, this campsite offers its guests enough natural shade for all-day enjoyment.
It is very well equipped, so we should mention the restaurant, a terrace with live music in the evening hours, and a couple of cafés offering a large choice of refreshing drinks.
Another campsite near Umag is Stella Maris. It is an integral part of the tourist complex of the same name, located only 1.5 kilometres from Umag. This campsite is also close to the border with Slovenia, and nearby lies the Italian city of Trieste. Guests come from all directions, and many of them set off towards Slovenia or Trieste for a sightseeing tour or some shopping.
Stella Maris can accommodate more than 1,700 guests. It is set in a pine forest and offers guests plenty of shade. The bay in front of the campsite is covered in pebbles, is accessible and very suitable for swimming.
At the campsite you have several restaurants with tasty dishes, shops and a café. Stella Maris also offers its guests a large selection of sporting facilities. All of this is located within the tourist complex, and we should certainly also mention the numerous children’s playgrounds, a barbecue area, and an animation programme that will delight you during your holiday.
For adults who are into sport, the campsite offers a water-polo field, water basketball and water aerobics. Visit the campsite and relax in the daytime sun.
Umag has a couple of excellent campsites, and CampingIN Park is one of them. It is located only 8 kilometres from Umag, and is one of the more popular ones in this part of Istria. For a few years running now this campsite has won a quality award, which says enough about how well it is maintained and about its offer. It can accommodate as many as over 6,000 guests. It is certainly one of the larger campsites, so have a look and see if it suits your taste.
The beaches in front of the campsite are pebbly with rocky sections, and the campsite itself is set in natural surroundings. The forest in which the campsite lies provides an excellent shelter from the strong summer sun, where you can relax with some reading material of your choice or a refreshing drink.
Thanks to its varied offer, this campsite is an ideal place for a family holiday. Couples can of course come too, as well as older people – there is a little something for everyone.
The campsite has bars, restaurants, and sports grounds for the more active guests. Here you can play beach volleyball, and we would especially highlight the chance to learn to dive. In the evening hours, guests can enjoy a programme intended exactly for that. Younger guests who want a different kind of entertainment can visit one of the entertainment clubs in the park.
On the western coast of the Istrian peninsula lies the Aminess Park Mareda campsite. It is located only 4 kilometres from Novigrad, in an oak forest that provides plenty of natural shade. The park is surrounded by vineyards, lies right by the sea and accommodates 3,000 guests.
At the campsite you have a children’s playground, as well as various sports grounds for adults. We would highlight beach volleyball, a sailing school and tennis. Those who want to can play golf, or simply spend the day cycling.
Near the campsite you have a mini-market and a restaurant.
The campsite is located in Novigrad, on the western coast of Istria. It is set in a forest of tall pine branches, beneath whose needles there is natural shade suitable for all-day enjoyment.
The campsite has the capacity to accommodate 1,800 guests, and right next to it lies the Aminess Maestral Hotel, which together with this campsite makes up a tourist village. The complex has a pool, a gym and a tennis court. We should certainly also mention the beach-volleyball courts and similar sporting facilities you can use, though for an extra charge.
The main attraction of the campsite is its pebble beach. It is nicely maintained, with clean and pleasantly warm sea. From the catering offer we want to highlight the restaurant with a rich selection of Istrian specialities, which also offers a top-notch selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. There is also a buffet restaurant where you can enjoy a coffee or a refreshing juice. At the buffet you can buy a sandwich, and whenever you feel like a barbecue, drop by the grill restaurant, which is also located nearby.
This is one of the best-known naturist campsites in Istria. It is located in the small settlement of Tar-Vabriga, only 12 kilometres from Poreč.
The campsite itself is an integral part of the tourist complex of the same name, and is located on the Lanterna peninsula. The camping plots are set in the shade, and guests can enjoy a 2.5-kilometre-long stretch of coast. The beaches are mostly pebbly, but for the most part the coast is made up of rocks. Still, there is enough room for rest, swimming and sunbathing for all guests.
Although it is a naturist campsite, guests with small children are welcome here too. The entertainment programme is specifically tailored to the youngest age group, which means it offers plenty of entertaining content to keep the little audience occupied. For adults, the campsite offers 8 tennis courts, a mini-golf course, and table tennis.
As additional content we would highlight the organised evening folklore programmes, dance parties and other similar entertainment events. A restaurant located within the complex will take care of gastronomic enjoyment.
The campsite is distinguished by top-notch upkeep and quality of offer. It is located in Istria, exactly between Poreč and Novigrad.
A pine forest also graces this campsite, but combined with tall oak trees. The forest naturally provides pleasant shade that will serve excellently during sunny midday hours. The campsite’s coast is graced by numerous pebble beaches, clean sea and the beautiful blue colour of the sea’s surface. It is an ideal combination which, together with the surrounding greenery, gives a contrast with a relaxing effect for everyone.
Camp Lanterna can accommodate over 9,000 guests, and is the largest campsite in Istria. Besides that, Lanterna is also the most exclusive campsite in the region.
Guests have a wide choice of accommodation options. Besides your own camping trailer, at the campsite you can rent mobile homes, glamping tents, camper vans and tents.
Among the daily activities we can highlight dance classes and Nordic walking. There are of course also pools filled with fresh water, with hydromassage. For children and young people a varied entertainment programme is offered.
Another naturist campsite in Istria, and there are more of them, which just shows how great the growth trend is for this type of tourism. The mentioned campsite is set on a small peninsula only 8 km north of Poreč.
Camp Ulika offers its guests everything that is expected of a campsite nowadays. This campsite, too, is considered one of the best campsites in Croatia, and is special because of the large number of holm oak trees. It is easy to conclude that this campsite, too, offers top-notch natural shade, more precisely the experience of lying in the shade with your favourite reading material on a sun lounger.
It is among the larger-capacity campsites, since it can accommodate about 3,000 guests. Most of the accommodation capacity is located in the shade, which is certainly an advantage, especially for those who like to enjoy the outdoors even during the strongest sun. In one part, the campsite has special accommodation for guests with pets, so a special spot on the beach can also be found for them.
The coast is a mix of pebbly sections interspersed with rocks. It is as much as 2.5 kilometres long and can accommodate all guests without creating crowding on the beach.
At the campsite you have restaurants, grill restaurants and bars for refreshment at your disposal. There is also a shop with suitable souvenirs and daily newspapers. If you need groceries, simply visit the supermarket, which is also located at the campsite.
For guests who like to spend the day actively, we can mention the outdoor freshwater pool, a tennis court, table tennis and mini-golf. If the mentioned facilities do not suit you, we suggest you get on a bike and do your daily ride. Those a bit more skilled can try their hand at windsurfing. An unavoidable sport at campsites and beaches on the Adriatic is certainly beach volleyball. Here too you have maintained courts to play on.
For children, specially organised entertainment programmes are offered, made up of creative workshops and interesting games.
This campsite is located 5 km south of Poreč. It is hidden in a lovely small forest and surrounded by small islets. The campsite can accommodate 2,700 guests. It is located within the tourist village of the same name, which observes strict ecological rules of behaviour and management.
The beach in front of the campsite has a rocky base, with specially arranged spots for sunbathing. One part of the beach is designated for the naturist way of holidaying.
We especially want to highlight the rich offer of sporting activities. There is also entertaining content for children and young people, as well as top-notch gastronomic offer.
Campsite guests can actively take part in numerous tournaments, in beach volleyball and beach football. You can also try your hand at football on grass, table tennis or mini-golf. In the morning hours an exercise programme is offered which adults can attend, and for the youngest guests there is a mini-club where creative workshops and other similar activities are organised.
Within the campsite you have a slide and an outdoor pool. Besides that, you can decide to take a diving or horse-riding course. This campsite truly abounds in content in every sense. Choose for yourself whatever suits you best.
Food lovers and gourmets will be pleased by the fact that the campsite has several restaurants, grill restaurants and a couple of cafés. There is also a supermarket, as well as a convenient souvenir shop.
Camp Bijela Uvala is located only 5 kilometres from Poreč. It is set on the Istrian peninsula, which is certainly a plus, but it is recognised as one of the best campsites in Croatia because of its facilities and offer.
It has a capacity for 6,000 guests, of whom a number arrive in their own vehicles, while others can stay in mobile homes arranged around the campsite.
For enjoying time by the sea, you have at your disposal a beach with paved, rocky, grassy and pebbly surfaces. The campsite also offers a special area for naturists.
Smaller children will find entertainment in the mini-club, which has an offer specially adapted for just that age group. The programme includes creative workshops, organised games and various sporting activities. Adults will make use of their part of the programme with morning exercise, or some other sporting activities such as volleyball, football, table tennis or mini-golf.
From the name of the campsite alone, you can already guess its location. It is a naturist campsite located on the Istrian peninsula. More precisely, camp Istra is located 6 km south of Poreč.
The campsite can accommodate about 3,000 guests, partly in mobile homes and partly those who visit it in their own vehicle.
It is graced by the natural shade of the oak forest in which it is located.
In front of the campsite there is a beach 1,000 metres long, on which you have really a lot of room for sunbathing.
Guests have three restaurants at the campsite at their disposal. There is also a shop and a sports centre with four tennis courts and a children’s playground. We should also mention the diving school and beach volleyball.
Camp Valkanela is located in a beautiful bay between Funtana and Vrsar. This is one of the larger campsites, especially on the western coast of Istria. It was primarily conceived as a family campsite, and is therefore especially recommended for families with small children. Still, it also suits other guests, especially those who like sport, recreation and fun.
This campsite can accommodate 6,000 guests, who can spread out along a beach 3 kilometres long. The beach stretches along a pebbly bay, and has a part specially intended for children.
The offer at the campsite is truly rich, so we will take the opportunity to mention a few restaurants and bars. There is also a water park and a club for young people. We also want to highlight the campsite’s sanitary facilities, which are adapted for children. If you are setting off on a family holiday, have kids, then this campsite might just be for you.
It is located on the western coast of Istria, right at the exit from Vrsar. Orsera is a campsite that is proud to hold the title of one of the best Croatian campsites.
The campsite can accommodate over 1,500 guests, and is graced by original Mediterranean vegetation. In front of the campsite there is a 900-metre-long pebbly-rocky beach, which extends all the way to the marina in Vrsar. The beach is lined by a promenade along which numerous small coves can be found. Everyone can find a spot for themselves to enjoy the summer sun.
The campsite has various sporting facilities. You have courts and a sports centre at your disposal. The sports centre offers campsite guests the chance to take a diving course.
A few words to finish: we have reached the end of our list of interesting campsites along the coast of the Istrian peninsula. We took into account campsites located along the coast that have access to a beach. Each of the mentioned campsites can boast a particularity, something that sets it apart from the others. The offer is standardly high – as it should be. Still, these are the most visited campsites with a top-notch offer.
Choose the best one for yourself, the one that suits you and seems most suitable to you. Let’s go through the description of the campsites, in no particular order. See the most beautiful beaches in Istria.
First we will mention the Pineta campsite, located near Umag
Camp Pineta is located in the settlement of Savudrija, near Umag, right next to the border with Slovenia. Over the years the campsite has built its place in tourism, and today, for good reason, it is considered one of the better campsites in this area. Plaža Pineta.
Pineta can accommodate more than 1,300 guests, all along a stretch of coast that extends for 1.5 kilometres. The coast is mixed – rocky with pebbly sections, and there is also a special spot where you can bring your pets. Set in a forest, this campsite offers its guests enough natural shade for all-day enjoyment.It is very well equipped, so we should mention the restaurant, a terrace with live music in the evening hours, and a couple of cafés offering a large choice of refreshing drinks.
Stella Maris near Umag
Another campsite near Umag is Stella Maris. It is an integral part of the tourist complex of the same name, located only 1.5 kilometres from Umag. This campsite is also close to the border with Slovenia, and nearby lies the Italian city of Trieste. Guests come from all directions, and many of them set off towards Slovenia or Trieste for a sightseeing tour or some shopping.
Stella Maris can accommodate more than 1,700 guests. It is set in a pine forest and offers guests plenty of shade. The bay in front of the campsite is covered in pebbles, is accessible and very suitable for swimming.
At the campsite you have several restaurants with tasty dishes, shops and a café. Stella Maris also offers its guests a large selection of sporting facilities. All of this is located within the tourist complex, and we should certainly also mention the numerous children’s playgrounds, a barbecue area, and an animation programme that will delight you during your holiday.For adults who are into sport, the campsite offers a water-polo field, water basketball and water aerobics. Visit the campsite and relax in the daytime sun.
CampingIN Park – Umag
Umag has a couple of excellent campsites, and CampingIN Park is one of them. It is located only 8 kilometres from Umag, and is one of the more popular ones in this part of Istria. For a few years running now this campsite has won a quality award, which says enough about how well it is maintained and about its offer. It can accommodate as many as over 6,000 guests. It is certainly one of the larger campsites, so have a look and see if it suits your taste.
The beaches in front of the campsite are pebbly with rocky sections, and the campsite itself is set in natural surroundings. The forest in which the campsite lies provides an excellent shelter from the strong summer sun, where you can relax with some reading material of your choice or a refreshing drink.Thanks to its varied offer, this campsite is an ideal place for a family holiday. Couples can of course come too, as well as older people – there is a little something for everyone.
The campsite has bars, restaurants, and sports grounds for the more active guests. Here you can play beach volleyball, and we would especially highlight the chance to learn to dive. In the evening hours, guests can enjoy a programme intended exactly for that. Younger guests who want a different kind of entertainment can visit one of the entertainment clubs in the park.
Aminess Park Mareda – Novigrad
On the western coast of the Istrian peninsula lies the Aminess Park Mareda campsite. It is located only 4 kilometres from Novigrad, in an oak forest that provides plenty of natural shade. The park is surrounded by vineyards, lies right by the sea and accommodates 3,000 guests.
At the campsite you have a children’s playground, as well as various sports grounds for adults. We would highlight beach volleyball, a sailing school and tennis. Those who want to can play golf, or simply spend the day cycling.Near the campsite you have a mini-market and a restaurant.
Camp Aminess Sirena in Novigrad
The campsite is located in Novigrad, on the western coast of Istria. It is set in a forest of tall pine branches, beneath whose needles there is natural shade suitable for all-day enjoyment.
The campsite has the capacity to accommodate 1,800 guests, and right next to it lies the Aminess Maestral Hotel, which together with this campsite makes up a tourist village. The complex has a pool, a gym and a tennis court. We should certainly also mention the beach-volleyball courts and similar sporting facilities you can use, though for an extra charge.The main attraction of the campsite is its pebble beach. It is nicely maintained, with clean and pleasantly warm sea. From the catering offer we want to highlight the restaurant with a rich selection of Istrian specialities, which also offers a top-notch selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. There is also a buffet restaurant where you can enjoy a coffee or a refreshing juice. At the buffet you can buy a sandwich, and whenever you feel like a barbecue, drop by the grill restaurant, which is also located nearby.
Naturist Resort Solaris
This is one of the best-known naturist campsites in Istria. It is located in the small settlement of Tar-Vabriga, only 12 kilometres from Poreč.
The campsite itself is an integral part of the tourist complex of the same name, and is located on the Lanterna peninsula. The camping plots are set in the shade, and guests can enjoy a 2.5-kilometre-long stretch of coast. The beaches are mostly pebbly, but for the most part the coast is made up of rocks. Still, there is enough room for rest, swimming and sunbathing for all guests.Although it is a naturist campsite, guests with small children are welcome here too. The entertainment programme is specifically tailored to the youngest age group, which means it offers plenty of entertaining content to keep the little audience occupied. For adults, the campsite offers 8 tennis courts, a mini-golf course, and table tennis.
As additional content we would highlight the organised evening folklore programmes, dance parties and other similar entertainment events. A restaurant located within the complex will take care of gastronomic enjoyment.
Istrian camp Lanterna
The campsite is distinguished by top-notch upkeep and quality of offer. It is located in Istria, exactly between Poreč and Novigrad.
A pine forest also graces this campsite, but combined with tall oak trees. The forest naturally provides pleasant shade that will serve excellently during sunny midday hours. The campsite’s coast is graced by numerous pebble beaches, clean sea and the beautiful blue colour of the sea’s surface. It is an ideal combination which, together with the surrounding greenery, gives a contrast with a relaxing effect for everyone.
Camp Lanterna can accommodate over 9,000 guests, and is the largest campsite in Istria. Besides that, Lanterna is also the most exclusive campsite in the region.Guests have a wide choice of accommodation options. Besides your own camping trailer, at the campsite you can rent mobile homes, glamping tents, camper vans and tents.
Among the daily activities we can highlight dance classes and Nordic walking. There are of course also pools filled with fresh water, with hydromassage. For children and young people a varied entertainment programme is offered.
Naturist campsite Ulika
Another naturist campsite in Istria, and there are more of them, which just shows how great the growth trend is for this type of tourism. The mentioned campsite is set on a small peninsula only 8 km north of Poreč.
Camp Ulika offers its guests everything that is expected of a campsite nowadays. This campsite, too, is considered one of the best campsites in Croatia, and is special because of the large number of holm oak trees. It is easy to conclude that this campsite, too, offers top-notch natural shade, more precisely the experience of lying in the shade with your favourite reading material on a sun lounger.It is among the larger-capacity campsites, since it can accommodate about 3,000 guests. Most of the accommodation capacity is located in the shade, which is certainly an advantage, especially for those who like to enjoy the outdoors even during the strongest sun. In one part, the campsite has special accommodation for guests with pets, so a special spot on the beach can also be found for them.
The coast is a mix of pebbly sections interspersed with rocks. It is as much as 2.5 kilometres long and can accommodate all guests without creating crowding on the beach.
At the campsite you have restaurants, grill restaurants and bars for refreshment at your disposal. There is also a shop with suitable souvenirs and daily newspapers. If you need groceries, simply visit the supermarket, which is also located at the campsite.
For guests who like to spend the day actively, we can mention the outdoor freshwater pool, a tennis court, table tennis and mini-golf. If the mentioned facilities do not suit you, we suggest you get on a bike and do your daily ride. Those a bit more skilled can try their hand at windsurfing. An unavoidable sport at campsites and beaches on the Adriatic is certainly beach volleyball. Here too you have maintained courts to play on.
For children, specially organised entertainment programmes are offered, made up of creative workshops and interesting games.
Camp Zelena Laguna
This campsite is located 5 km south of Poreč. It is hidden in a lovely small forest and surrounded by small islets. The campsite can accommodate 2,700 guests. It is located within the tourist village of the same name, which observes strict ecological rules of behaviour and management.
The beach in front of the campsite has a rocky base, with specially arranged spots for sunbathing. One part of the beach is designated for the naturist way of holidaying.We especially want to highlight the rich offer of sporting activities. There is also entertaining content for children and young people, as well as top-notch gastronomic offer.
Campsite guests can actively take part in numerous tournaments, in beach volleyball and beach football. You can also try your hand at football on grass, table tennis or mini-golf. In the morning hours an exercise programme is offered which adults can attend, and for the youngest guests there is a mini-club where creative workshops and other similar activities are organised.
Within the campsite you have a slide and an outdoor pool. Besides that, you can decide to take a diving or horse-riding course. This campsite truly abounds in content in every sense. Choose for yourself whatever suits you best.
Food lovers and gourmets will be pleased by the fact that the campsite has several restaurants, grill restaurants and a couple of cafés. There is also a supermarket, as well as a convenient souvenir shop.
Camp Bijela Uvala near Poreč
Camp Bijela Uvala is located only 5 kilometres from Poreč. It is set on the Istrian peninsula, which is certainly a plus, but it is recognised as one of the best campsites in Croatia because of its facilities and offer.
It has a capacity for 6,000 guests, of whom a number arrive in their own vehicles, while others can stay in mobile homes arranged around the campsite.For enjoying time by the sea, you have at your disposal a beach with paved, rocky, grassy and pebbly surfaces. The campsite also offers a special area for naturists.
Smaller children will find entertainment in the mini-club, which has an offer specially adapted for just that age group. The programme includes creative workshops, organised games and various sporting activities. Adults will make use of their part of the programme with morning exercise, or some other sporting activities such as volleyball, football, table tennis or mini-golf.
Naturist camp Istra
From the name of the campsite alone, you can already guess its location. It is a naturist campsite located on the Istrian peninsula. More precisely, camp Istra is located 6 km south of Poreč.
The campsite can accommodate about 3,000 guests, partly in mobile homes and partly those who visit it in their own vehicle.
It is graced by the natural shade of the oak forest in which it is located.
In front of the campsite there is a beach 1,000 metres long, on which you have really a lot of room for sunbathing.Guests have three restaurants at the campsite at their disposal. There is also a shop and a sports centre with four tennis courts and a children’s playground. We should also mention the diving school and beach volleyball.
Camp Valkanela near Vrsar
Camp Valkanela is located in a beautiful bay between Funtana and Vrsar. This is one of the larger campsites, especially on the western coast of Istria. It was primarily conceived as a family campsite, and is therefore especially recommended for families with small children. Still, it also suits other guests, especially those who like sport, recreation and fun.
This campsite can accommodate 6,000 guests, who can spread out along a beach 3 kilometres long. The beach stretches along a pebbly bay, and has a part specially intended for children.
The offer at the campsite is truly rich, so we will take the opportunity to mention a few restaurants and bars. There is also a water park and a club for young people. We also want to highlight the campsite’s sanitary facilities, which are adapted for children. If you are setting off on a family holiday, have kids, then this campsite might just be for you.Camp Orsera in Vrsar
It is located on the western coast of Istria, right at the exit from Vrsar. Orsera is a campsite that is proud to hold the title of one of the best Croatian campsites.
The campsite can accommodate over 1,500 guests, and is graced by original Mediterranean vegetation. In front of the campsite there is a 900-metre-long pebbly-rocky beach, which extends all the way to the marina in Vrsar. The beach is lined by a promenade along which numerous small coves can be found. Everyone can find a spot for themselves to enjoy the summer sun.The campsite has various sporting facilities. You have courts and a sports centre at your disposal. The sports centre offers campsite guests the chance to take a diving course.
A few words to finish: we have reached the end of our list of interesting campsites along the coast of the Istrian peninsula. We took into account campsites located along the coast that have access to a beach. Each of the mentioned campsites can boast a particularity, something that sets it apart from the others. The offer is standardly high – as it should be. Still, these are the most visited campsites with a top-notch offer.
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