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Zelenika beach is located on the Adriatic Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 198th place out of 215 beaches in the Istria region 43.1 km away from its center, the city of Pazin. It is one of the beaches of Pula settlement, just 2.2 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a small bay with crystal turquoise water and light pebble, so it is recommended to wear special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.
Zelenika beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, snorkeling, sup-surfing, sea kayaking. This beach is popular for windsurfing or kiteboarding.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Large parking spot is located directly on the beach.
18 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Hawaii beach, which has a rating of 7.8.
Zelenika beach is located in Istria within Pula, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.
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.
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light pebble
Premantura 1.5 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, White pebble, Turquoise pure water
Peroj 1.2 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Valbandon 1.2 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Fazana 0.5 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Fazana 0.3 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Premantura 2.3 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water
Kavran 1.9 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water
Drenje 1 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water
Rabac 0.2 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Light fine pebble
Grabrovica 1.5 km
What to do in Zelenika beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
If you like outdoor activities, the Zelenika beach can offer such an experience. In particular - SUP surfing. The beach stands out for an excellent base for this kind of sport. And the bonus is the gorgeous scenery from the water. Just try, we recommend it!
When it comes to what to do in Zelenika beach, it's impossible not to mention an insanely popular activity: snorkeling. The coastal waters of the region are full of interesting views, which can be observed through a snorkeling mask. Well, if you do not have the necessary equipment for snorkeling - everything can be purchased at the nearby shops.
Extremes can be moderate or excessive, so if you are a fan of the first type, than Zelenika beach welcomes you, offering kite and windsurfing. If on the contrary, it is not your kind of activity, we recommend you to find another beach, since the presence of lots of kite surfers on water can have a negative impact on the comfort of your leisure.
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 Zelenika beach. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.
In most cases, the question What to do on Zelenika 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.
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The beachline of Zelenika beach is covered with light pebbles. It's relatively clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance is pebbly, so it is better to take special shoes.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Zelenika beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Zelenika beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Zelenika beach is fully protected from waves.
There are a lot of boats in the bay.
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Zelenika beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Barbados is the closest place located 300 meters from the beach.
There are 5454 places to stay in the Zelenika beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Zelenika beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Zelenika beach has a parking spot, which is large enough to accomodate all visitors. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
There are 4 attractions near Zelenika beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Adventure Park Pula located in 1.3 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Zelenika beach is August. Its average value reaches 29°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 26°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 8°C and water 11°C. See more details in weather section.
Zelenika beach (Istria County) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Zelenika beach (Istria County) is completely lacking in comfortable sunbathe facilities. There are no sun loungers and umbrellas, this is usually not a problem for an unsophisticated tourist who can relax on a towel, but in this case the rest can be very uncomfortable due to pebbles.Lying on it is possible, but is far from comfortable. In addition there is a lack of natural shade, which leaves you alone with the summer sun. So our recommendation is that you can sunbathe comfortably on the Zelenika beach for a short time, and not at the peak of sunbathing. If you want to explore the photos of this beach - they are above on the page.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light pebble
Kanegra 0.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White pebble, Turquoise pure water, Deserted
Kalandra 1 km
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Coki 0.5 km
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Light fine pebble
Coki 0.9 km
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Concrete cover
Monterol 1 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Pula 3.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light pebble
Rovinj 2.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water
Rabac 2.1 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
Medulin 1.2 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water
Split 3.2 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Brown sand, Turquoise pure water
Split 1.2 km
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