Bale-Valle

One of the most beautiful Istrian pearls is the town of Bale located close to the western Istrian shore. This historical stone town was built on a hill surrounded with endless olive groves and vineyards and it is located just five kilometres from the sea.

Holiday homes in Istria and Bale

If you are looking for secluded and hidden places, you will certainly find the ideal property for escaping with your family or dear friends here in Bale. Houses are superbly furnished and have swimming pools and many other facilities.

Oil mills and olive oil producers in Istria

The best olive oil in the world is in the Croatian region of Istria, for the fifth year in a row, claims the world's most famous specialized guide to olive oil FLOS OLEI.

Wineries in Istria

The fertile Istrian soil is rich in vineyards, and Istria is at the top of wine production in Croatia. Ask the local people about the wineries in and around Bale and enjoy tasting the local wines, Malvasia and Teran.

Hotel La Grisa, Bale

Enter the promotional code: "bale-valle.com" and get a 10% discount for direct bookings to Hotel La Grisa. Find comfortable accommodation in the rooms of the La Grisa Hotel, which is perfectly integrated into the cobbled streets of this beautiful town.

Events

Bale is a cult destination in Istria for events including jazz concerts, acting performances, and exhibitions.

Excursions from Bale

Restaurants in Istria near Bale

The highlight of Croatian and Istrian cuisine is located in Bale and its surroundings. In this part of Istria you can enjoy restaurants with an excellent gastronomic offer based on fresh, local ingredients. In selected restaurants taste dishes prepared...

Beaches

A 4 km long pebble and rocky beach, San Polo is located close to the town of Bale. Here you will be able to rest and soak up the sun's warm rays, and if you feel too hot, find shelter in the shade of its rich Mediterranean vegetation. Another in a series.

Free transfer to the beach and Paleo park

Tourist train from Bale town to San Polo beach, Paleo park and Colona beach

Catamaran Trieste - Istria (Poreč - Rovinj)

The line Trieste - Poreč - Rovinj - Mali Lošinj will operate a catamaran service this summer, from May 28 to September 25, 2022....

Camps in Istria near Bale

Wake up to the sound of waves and a gentle breeze on the marvellous Istrian coast. Some of the most beautiful campsites on the Croatian coast are located alongside pristine nature, close to Bale and Rovinj.

Bale Aqua and Paleo Park

This theme aqua and paleo park with dinosaur-shaped swimming pools is ideally blended into Istrian landscape. It is located in the proximity of famous paleontological sites, in the Mon Perin campsite in Bale....

Sea & coast near Bale, Istria, Croatia

Tourists wanting to relax by the sea can head towards the coast where they will remain astonished by the beauty of the open, blue sea. Just a few minutes from Bale, the Istrian coast is splashed by the crystal clear sea. A number of hidden beaches and...

Fort Forno

Fort Forno is a coastal fortress located in Barbariga, which was built by the Austrian Navy in 1904 to protect its main port. The fort is classified as a coastal armoured fortress.

Aqua Parks in Istria

When peace and quiet start to bother you and you feel like having crazy fun in the water, why not head for one of the two water parks close by. Istralandia is the largest Croatian water park full of attractions and wild fun in the water for all ages. You.

Rovinj

Rovinj is a romantic town located on the western coast of Istria. The old town, under UNESCO protection, is interwoven with stone streets and squares. Follow them and you will certainly not miss the most imposing city building, the church of St. Euphemia.

Svetvinčenat

The medieval town of Svetvinčenat is one of Istria's jewels, which has recently become a centre of cultural events taking place on its attractive historical sites.

Postojna Cave

Postojna Cave is the most famous cave in the area and one of the largest karst monuments in the world. Sightseeing of its natural sculptures starts by train that covers the 2-kilometre distance, then the tour continues on foot.

Završje

This picturesque town is situated on a 240 metre high hill in the north of the Istrian peninsula. The historical core of Završje is a protected urban entity which has been included in the Register of Croatian cultural monuments...

The easiest way to get to Istria and Bale is by plane

Pula Airport is located 26 km or 20 minutes drive from Bale. Flights to Bale