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Vela Draga beach
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About
Vela Draga beach is located on the Adriatic Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 103th place out of 215 beaches in the Istria region 41.3 km away from its center, the city of Pazin. It is one of the beaches of Katoro settlement, just 0.3 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.
It is a spacious bay with crystal turquoise water and concrete cover, so it is recommended to wear special shoes. The entrance to the water is quite sharp. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.
Vela Draga beach shoreline is completely occupied by the hotels. The beach facilities are only available to hotel guests. Their list includes, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets. There is also possible to take different water activities such as catamarans or jet skis. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sea kayaking.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
17 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Kanova beach, which has a rating of 8.5.
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3.8
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Beach overall scores
Vela Draga beach is located in Istria within Katoro, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
User reviews
"It's a typical beach in Croatia, but the absence of sea urchins makes it perfect."
Nikolai Kozlov
"The WiFi isn't great in all areas, but there are plenty of excellent restaurants in the vicinity."
Nolan Kessler
User reviews
"It's a typical beach in Croatia, but the absence of sea urchins makes it perfect."
Nikolai Kozlov
"The WiFi isn't great in all areas, but there are plenty of excellent restaurants in the vicinity."
Nolan Kessler
Stays nearby
A good place to stay! Lots of accommodation options nearby.
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Nearest Beaches
Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.8 (Good)
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light pebble
Kanegra 0.1 km
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Concrete cover
Monterol 1 km
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Light fine pebble
Coki 0.9 km
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Coki 0.5 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Gray pebble, Turquoise pure water
Sistiana Sesljan 0.6 km
Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access
Sistiana Sesljan 1 km
Beach resort, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Bibione 3.5 km
Beach resort, Easy access, Concrete cover, Turquoise pure water
Monterol 0.3 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
Monterol 0.1 km
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Concrete cover, Turquoise pure water, Concrete bottom
Alberi 0.6 km
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light fine pebble
Alberi 0.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water
Sv. Petar 0.6 km
There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at Vela Draga beach. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.
In most cases, the question What to do on Vela Draga beach implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.
Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Taverna koralj• 4 min walk
- Buffet Aurora• 9 min walk
- Restaurant Toni• 13 min walk
- Restoran Pergola• 18 min walk
Attractions
- Squirrel Park• 3 min walk
- Umag Polynesia• 7 min walk
- Casino Umag• 7 min walk
- Telefon• 16 min walk
Transport
- POW• 8km
- Umag Bus Station• 3.7km
- Koper train station• 19.5km
Localities
- Katoro• 370m
- Pazin• 41.3km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Vela Draga beach?
The Vela Draga beach is concrete. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance is very sharp, to get into the water, you need to use a ladder.
What are the key activities at Vela Draga beach?
For sunbathing and relaxing, Vela Draga beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.
Is the Vela Draga beach good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is sharp, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.
Vela Draga beach is partially protected from waves.
There are some boats in the bay.
Is the Vela Draga beach good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. The beach is owned by hotel so its guests have access to the entire infrastructure. The cover is concrete and the entrance to the water is sharp.
Is the Vela Draga beach secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Vela Draga beach?
The bar is located right on the Vela Draga beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Taverna koralj is the closest place located 300 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Vela Draga beach?
There are 2085 places to stay in the Vela Draga beach area.
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How far is the Vela Draga beach from parking?
The Vela Draga beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
Are there any attractions nearby Vela Draga beach?
There are 4 attractions near Vela Draga beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Squirrel Park located in 0.2 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Vela Draga beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Vela Draga beach is August. Its average value reaches 30°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 26°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 9°C and water 12°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Vela Draga beach (Istria County) is not just a great place to relax and swim, everything is created there for sunbathing. You can even call Vela Draga beach a sunbathing beach. Comfortable sun loungers with umbrellas and for the most sophisticated tourists - a natural shade along the beach. A beautiful tan after taking a few sunbaths on this beach is ensured. The main thing is not to forget to use sunscreen and do not overdo with time spent in the sun. If in doubt, look at the user photos above.
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