Umag: the old town, museum and coast to Savudrija

Updated October 13, 2026.

Explore Umag from the main square to the museum in a defensive tower. Extend your visit along the coast to the beaches and Savudrija lighthouse.

Umag's old town retains the street layout of the days when it stood on an island. Start at Trg slobode, beside the parish church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St Pelagius. Narrow streets lead between the square and the western tower. Along the southern promenade of St Pelagius, houses stand on the former town walls, where residents built once the threat from the sea had passed.

The tower museum and the Zambratija boat

Umag Town Museum occupies a medieval tower on Trg svetog Martina that also served as a bishop's palace. Remains of an earlier phase of the building are visible in the floor at ground level.

The permanent presentation of the Zambratija boat includes a replica of the prehistoric vessel. The accompanying displays explain the types of wood and the sewing technique used by its builders to join the parts. The museum also hosts temporary exhibitions. Admission is free and guided visits are arranged in advance. Only the ground floor is accessible to visitors with reduced mobility. Stairs connect the upper floors.

Stella Maris: tennis and Laguna beach

North of the old town lies Stella Maris, a sports and holiday area known for the Croatia Open. The tournament began in 1990 and is played on clay. Stan Wawrinka and Carlos Alcaraz both won their first ATP titles here.

Laguna beach is beside the Goran Ivanišević ATP stadium. Its pebble shore, gentle entry into the sea and pine trees suit family swimming. Further towards Savudrija, in Zambratija, the beach beside Hotel Villa Rosetta has rocky and pebbly stretches, shallow water and pine shade.

Savudrija lighthouse

Savudrija lighthouse was first lit on 17 April 1818. Designed by the architect Pietro Nobile, it is the oldest active lighthouse on the Adriatic.

This area also contains Croatia's westernmost point, Cape Lako near Bašanija. The lighthouse and Savudrija's old harbour are separate places: after exploring the shore by the lighthouse, you can continue to the harbour. In antiquity, it was the last port on the route along the eastern Adriatic coast towards Aquileia.

For: families, first time visitors, history lovers, art lovers, nature lovers, athletes, recreationists, dog owners, buissnes people

Type of the beach - mainly: sandy, pebble, rocky, stone slabs, concrete

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