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About Istria County

The gentle sea with the purest water and the magnificent pebbly beaches of Istria County attract more and more tourists yearly. The crystal turquoise color of the seawater sets the level of your vacation somewhere between stunning and perfect. So if you are looking for the perfect sea, this is your place!

General information

The coastline of Istria County is deeply indented, it looks like a constant struggle of sea and land for dominance, the latter yielding or pushing back the sea rival, forming innumerable bays, inlets and peninsulas of various shapes and sizes with numerous beaches. Many of them have such an important feature, like a natural shadow. This is far from uncommon here.

One of the interesting features of Istria County is that most of its beaches are located away from the city's bustle, and many offer unforgettable views and magnificent seascapes. Maybe this This may not be the main factor determining the choice, but you must agree that getting a tan against an amazing landscape is much more pleasant!

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Popular destinations

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Rabac

17 beaches
Picturesque • Exceptional beauty • Cliffs

Stancija Valkanela

41 beaches
Picturesque • Natural shadow • Wild beach

Kruncici

27 beaches
Picturesque • Natural shadow • Wild beach

Kastel

39 beaches
Picturesque • Natural shadow • Wild beach

Stipani

18 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow

Blesicka

40 beaches
Picturesque • Natural shadow • Wild beach

Coki

40 beaches
Picturesque • Natural shadow • Wild beach

Grgeti

40 beaches
Picturesque • Natural shadow • Wild beach

Kapetanova stancija

43 beaches
Picturesque • Natural shadow • Wild beach

Vrsar

42 beaches
Picturesque • Natural shadow • Wild beach

Mali Maj

41 beaches
Picturesque • Natural shadow • Wild beach

Gondolici

21 beaches
Picturesque • Exceptional beauty • Cliffs

Cervar Porat

41 beaches
Picturesque • Natural shadow • Wild beach

Cervar

44 beaches
Picturesque • Natural shadow • Wild beach

Porec

60 beaches
Picturesque • Natural shadow • Wild beach

Skrokoni

24 beaches
Picturesque • Exceptional beauty • Cliffs

Sveta Marina

24 beaches
Picturesque • Exceptional beauty • Cliffs

Duga Luka

25 beaches
Picturesque • Exceptional beauty • Cliffs

Rovinj

54 beaches
Picturesque • Natural shadow • Wild beach

Valbandon

32 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow

Santa Marina

39 beaches
Natural shadow • Wild beach • Good for Relax

Jurasi

19 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Secluded relax

Barbariga

27 beaches
Picturesque • Secluded relax • Natural shadow

Murage

27 beaches
Picturesque • Secluded relax • Natural shadow

Stancija Meneghetti

33 beaches
Picturesque • Natural shadow • Wild beach

Drenje

28 beaches
Picturesque • Exceptional beauty • Cliffs

Ravni

28 beaches
Picturesque • Exceptional beauty • Cliffs

Skvaranska

32 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Secluded relax

Fazana

28 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Secluded relax

Kapelica

31 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Secluded relax

St Blek

37 beaches
Natural shadow • Wild beach • Good for Relax

Pjescana Uvala

48 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow

Kalandra

35 beaches
Picturesque • Natural shadow • Wild beach

Tedeji

37 beaches
Picturesque • Natural shadow • Wild beach

Novigrad

46 beaches
Natural shadow • Wild beach • Good for Relax

Kanegra

31 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow

Sv. Petar

31 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow

Alberi

29 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow

Laura

29 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow

Rojnic

38 beaches
Picturesque • Natural shadow • Wild beach

Batvaci

28 beaches
Picturesque • Secluded relax • Natural shadow

Antenal

36 beaches
Natural shadow • Wild beach • Good for Relax

Premantura

43 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow

Basanija

27 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow

Ravna Dolina

27 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow

Sveti Mikula

36 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Secluded relax

Peroj

30 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Secluded relax

Banjole

49 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow

Kastanjez

49 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow

Stancija Rozelo

37 beaches
Natural shadow • Wild beach • Good for Relax
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Istria County Best beaches

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Beach Pinizule  

Premantura 1.5 km

Very good

8.7
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Light pebble • Very crowded • Distant parking
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Funtana Beach  

Coki 0.5 km

Very good

8.6
Paid entrance only • Beach resort • Picturesque • Easy access • Light fine pebble • Turquoise pure water
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Pet friendly

Polidor beach  

Coki 0.9 km

Very good

8.6
Paid entrance only • Beach resort • Picturesque • Easy access • Light fine pebble • No parking
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Camping

Petalon beach  

Vrsar 1.1 km

Very good

8.6
Partly hotel beach • Easy access • Light fine pebble • Small open area • Crowded in season • Distant parking
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Good for Relax

Mulini beach  

Rovinj 1.1 km

Very good

8.6
Partly hotel beach • Picturesque • Easy access • Small open area • Very crowded • Distant parking
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Senior friendly

Kanova beach  

Alberi 0.3 km

Very good

8.5
Hotel guests only • Hotel beach • Picturesque • Easy access • Light fine pebble • Crowded in season
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Popular types of Istria County beaches

Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 215 beaches in the region.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Istria County.

For pet lovers, and even more so for dog owners, the first question always arises whether it is possible to take your pet to the beach since entry with it, in most cases, can be prohibited.

Istria County is an exception in this case, since on average there are more pet-friendly beaches than nearby region. According to our data there are 17 beaches which have guaranteed access with pets, a full list of beaches can be found on this page. So you will be sure that you and your pet will have a great time under the gentle sun.

Good news for those who like to merge with nature completely. Istria County offers 5 naturist (FKK) beaches , some of which are located in very secluded places. Such pearls can only be found by an advanced traveler, so for your confident navigation, we have prepared a list of them. Remember sunscreen, since most of beaches are completely natural, there is no infrastructure for several kilometers around.

Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Istria County, they are as follows:

  • The region's beaches are mainly narrow, quite short and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is pebble of bright color.
  • Since many beaches are pebbly, we recommend taking special shoes with you to avoid discomfort during your vacation.
  • Usually, entry into the water is moderately gentle, such beaches are 158.
  • Some beach bays can be densely occupied by motor boats or yachts, which usually negatively affects water pollution. There are about 50 beaches in Istria County, where a significant number of ships can be observed from time to time.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Istria County is less than 500 meters. 190 beaches are relatively easy to access, 17 beaches are difficult to access, which in most cases means that you have to walk a quite long distance, and 8 beaches are only accessible from the water. The latter include both island beaches and beaches with no land routes due to the natural borders.

The vast majority of Istria County beaches have the necessary amenities, such as sun loungers, umbrellas, beach cafes, showers and toilets.

Hundreds of beaches in Istria County attract every year not only relaxation lovers but also those travelers who prefer outdoor activities and, first of all sup boarders, kayakers, snorkeling lovers.

So, let's see what activities you can do on the beaches:

  • SUP is a relatively young sport that attracts more and more followers every year. Whether you are an experienced SUP rider or want to discover this activity, Istria County is the perfect place for you. More than 54 beaches are popular among SUP boarders. Who knows, you will become an enthusiastic fan of SUP after visiting these beaches.
  • Snorkeling. For admirers of the inner beauty of coastal waters, it is essential to know that about 298 beaches in Croatia that are popular with snorkelers, of which 41 beaches are in Istria County. According to our users, the best locations are: Beach Pinizule, Plovanije beach, Shkolich beach II.
  • Sea kayaking is an excellent alternative to long walks along the coast. Instead of being bored on the beach, you can go for a leisurely journey and discover the beauty of the neighboring coves, inlets and wild beaches. Remember, the main gems are always accessible only from the water. Kayaking is an excellent active lifestyle solution for both professionals and beginners. About 54 beaches in Istria County can be interesting for kayakers, the most popular are: Plaza Funtana, Mulini beach.

Do you love an active lifestyle but would prefer something other than water activities? Then on the beaches of Istria County you can actively spend time playing volleyball. Although this region does not have the privileged status of the volleyball capital of Croatia, it may well compete for this title because there are about 15 beaches where you can play volleyball.

For campers, important information is the availability of campsites in the region. There are such places near the 62 beaches of Istria County. 13 of them are a kind of wild camp, formed spontaneously by lovers of this type of recreation and did not have an infrastructure. 49 of them are official campsites, with all the necessary (showers, toilets, shops, cafes).

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Please note that lifeguards supervise 68 beaches in the region, but you should rely on more than just them, remember the elementary rules, as lifeguards are not on duty around the clock, even on equipped beaches!

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

The hottest month of the region is August - air temperature during this time warms up to 30.5°C and water up to 26.9°C. The coldest month is January - air temperature drops to 7.7°C and water to 11.3°C.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Istria County? In total there are 215 beaches and the most popular is Beach Pinizule.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in Istria County?

When it comes to finding the best beaches in Istria County, the following aspects should be taken into account.

There are 215 beaches in total, of which about 21 can be called high-rated.

The best beaches in the majority:

They are also usually:

The best beaches in Istria County:

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How to view only nearest to me beaches in Istria County?

To find the beaches closest to your current geolocation, click the Nearby Beaches icon in the search box. You will see the nearest beaches sorted by distance from you.

Note, that if you only want to see the beaches closest to you in Istria County, you must be in that area to get the correct results.

See also: View all beaches in Istria County and create your selection by features.

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What are all easy accessible beaches in Istria County?

Most of the beaches located in Istria County are easily accessible, but there are also hard to reach beaches among them. Use the filter to sort the beaches by access details (parking, distance etc.).

Popular categories of beaches in Istria County by access:

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Top 5 popular beaches with easy access in Istria County:

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How to view all sandy beaches or beaches with other natural features in Istria County?

Use the "Main features" section of the filter in search results to see all the beaches with the feature you're interested in.

The most popular selections of beaches with natural features are listed below. Don't forget that you can create your own selection with any combination of features

Beach coverage and water

Natural scenery

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How to find uncrowded beaches in Istria County?

The presence of crowds of tourists on the beach these days is becoming a mass character, and sometimes you want silence and solitude. Use the filter in search results to view the beaches in Istria County by occupancy.

Popular categories:

If the presence of a crowd on the beach is critical for you, pay attention to where you should not go in the season.

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Which beaches in Istria County are kid-friendly, good for relax, pet-friendly, naturist-friendly, camping-friendly?

How to view all beaches by amenities details in Istria County?

How to view all beaches by activity of interest in Istria County?

Use the "Activity" section of the filter in search results to view the selections of beaches by one or multiple activities. Below are a few popular selections that you can change as you like using our filter.

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