San Polo beach near Bale: swimming and a day by the sea
San Polo near Bale has a pebble beach beside Babaloo bar and a playground. The surrounding coast has pebble coves and rocky stretches.
MoreBeaches in Istria: Bale’s coast and day trips
San Polo and Colona are the closest developed beaches to Bale. This guide also covers beaches across Istria and farther afield in Rabac and Kvarner.
For a swim without a long drive from Bale, San Polo and Colona offer pebbly sections beside the campsites, with shade and seasonal facilities. Farther south towards Barbariga, small coves alternate with rock slabs and more exposed stretches of coast. There, choosing a suitable entry into the sea matters more than having a shower or restaurant nearby.
Trips to Rovinj, Fažana, Pula or Medulin give you more bathing options without crossing the peninsula. Distance is only one difference. Pebbly coves interrupt the rocky coast of Rovinj’s Zlatni rt forest park, while Bijeca in Medulin offers sand and a long shallow stretch.
Set aside a full day for Girandella in Rabac, Sipar in Mošćenička Draga or Cesara in Medveja. Rabac is in eastern Istria, while the latter two beaches lie on the Kvarner coast beneath Mount Učka. They are separate excursions from Bale, rather than neighbouring beaches.
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Colone near Bale: beaches and the tourist train
Mulini and Porto Bus are beaches in the wider Colona area near Bale. A coastal path links the area, and the train stops in front of Porto Bus beach.
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Cape Guštinja
Cape Guštinja is an open, mainly rocky coast south of Palud. Reached on foot, it has a very different character from nearby coves, with a wide horizon, more wind and little shelter.
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Barbariga–Mandriol beach in Barbariga bay
Barbariga–Mandriol is a pebble beach by olive groves on the north side of Barbariga bay. The route from the village ends with an unpaved stretch.
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Cisterna Beach
Cisterna consists of two neighbouring coves with pale pebbles south of Rovinj. The local road to the bathing spot ends with an unpaved stretch.
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Lone, Rovinj
The pebble beach in Lone Bay forms part of Mulini’s landscaped shore. A seaside promenade links Rovinj with the Zlatni rt forest park.
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Punta Corrente, Rovinj
Punta Corrente is a cape in the protected Zlatni rt and Škaraba forest park. Its rocky shore offers a series of bathing spots where entering the water requires extra care.
MoreAmarin Rovinj
The beaches beside Amarin’s campsite and resort lie north of Rovinj. The shore includes pebbly stretches, rocks and stone platforms.
MorePolynesia / Katoro Beach, Umag
Polynesia / Katoro Beach lies in the Katoro tourist area near Umag. Its shoreline combines paved, pebble and rocky sections.
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Škaraba beach
Škaraba is a rocky bathing spot south of Rovinj. Broad stone slabs slope towards the sea, with stones and pebbles on the seabed close to shore.
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Beaches around Zlatni rt in Rovinj: coves and rocky headlands
Paths through Zlatni rt forest park link Rovinj’s pebble coves. Lone and Kurent offer easier access to the sea than the rocks around Montauro.
MoreCuvi Bay in Rovinj: pebbles, pines and coastal walks
Cuvi south of Rovinj has a pebbly bay and rocky shoreline. Behind the beach, pines line paths towards Škaraba and Zlatni rt.
MorePetalon beach
Several bathing spots line the coast beside Petalon Resort near Vrsar. Pebble stretches alternate with natural rock, stone platforms and paved sections.
MoreVal de Lesso (Borik) beach in Rovinj
Val de Lesso in Rovinj’s Borik district has seven beach access points. One has a ramp for people with reduced mobility.
MoreAmbrela Beach
Ambrela is a pebble cove on Pula’s Verudela peninsula. Woodland provides shade behind the beach, with rocks along the edges of the cove.
MoreHidrobaza Beach in Pula: pebbles, promenade and sea access ramps
Hidrobaza in Pula has about 700 metres of landscaped pebble shore. Alongside are a promenade, sports courts and an adapted area with sea access ramps.
MoreGortanova Bay, Pula
Gortanova Bay in Pula has a pebble beach with a gentle entry into the sea. Pines behind the shore offer shade beside the Lungomare coastal walk.
MoreValkane Beach
Valkane is a city beach in Pula with pebbled and paved sections. Lungomare continues from the bay towards Gortanova Bay and Valsaline.
MoreKarpinjan Beach
Karpinjan in Novigrad has a pebble shore and shallow water beside a belt of pines. A lit walking and cycling path leads to the beach from town.
MoreBrulo Beach in Poreč
Brulo Beach lies south of Poreč's centre. Pebble entries and paved sunbathing areas alternate with rocks, backed by pine woodland.
MoreMaslinica Beach in Rabac
Maslinica is a pebble beach in Rabac, about 500 metres long. Beside Oliva Camping and the hotels, a coastal path leads to Rabac's waterfront.
MoreRavni Beach: pebbled shore and a seafront path below the village
Ravni Beach on Istria's east coast has pebbled and paved sections. A seafront path connects several swimming spots below the village.
MoreNjive Beach, Kamenjak
Njive is a cove on Kamenjak's west coast near Premantura. Rocks surround the pebble beach, with parking areas beside the unpaved road.
MoreAlba Chiara Beach, Medulin
Alba Chiara is a pebble beach below Medulin's Belvedere hotel. It has sunbed hire, space for your own towels and a separate corner for dogs.
MoreSv. Andrija Beach, Rabac
Sv. Andrija Beach in Rabac has pebble coves and rocky stretches of coast. Woodland footpaths lead to the beach from the nearby tourist area.
MorePorton Biondi Beach in Rovinj
Porton Biondi Beach in Rovinj faces the old town. Pebble sections sit alongside concrete sunbathing areas and a lawn with no natural shade.
MoreMonte Beach in Rovinj: Baluota and the rocky shore
At Monte you swim beside Rovinj’s old town, along a rocky shore without natural shade. Baluota is one part of this coast, with access over the rocks.
MoreValovine Beach, Pula
Valovine in Pula has pebble sections along a rocky coast, with woodland behind. A cable wakeboarding course occupies part of the same bay.
MoreKanegra Beach
Kanegra has shingle coves below a holiday village in pine woodland. A separate naturist section lies beside the campsite of the same name.
MoreVilla Rosetta Beach in Zambratija
Pines line the pebbles and rocks at Villa Rosetta Beach in Zambratija. Sun loungers and parasols are available to hire beside the hotel.
MoreKlančac Beach below Brseč
Klančac is a small pebble beach between rocks below Brseč. The walk from the village leads downhill to the cove, with an uphill return after your swim.
MoreCentinera Beach in Banjole: pebbles beside a pine wood
Centinera is a pebble beach beside a pine wood in Banjole. Water sports equipment is available to hire, with charges for loungers and the aquapark.
MoreOsmica Beach at Stella Maris near Umag
Osmica is a beach beside the Stella apartments in Umag’s Stella Maris resort. Pine trees grow along its sandy, rocky and paved stretches of shore.
MoreGlavna Beach in Punta, Umag
Glavna Beach in Punta, Umag, is a sandy bathing spot beside the Miramare promenade. Its gentle entry suits small children, who still need supervision.
MoreSaluga Beach on Veliki Brijun
Saluga has a paved sunbathing area, pine shade and a sandy seabed. Combine a swim on Veliki Brijun with exploring the island at your own pace.
MorePinižule Beach on Cape Kamenjak
Pinižule is a cove with a pebble entry to the sea and rocky sides. A fitness trail runs through the pine woodland above the beach.
MoreHotel Materada beach in Poreč: pebbles and paved sunbathing areas
Small pebble stretches break up the rocky shore below Hotel Materada in Poreč. Paved sunbathing areas and steps into the sea line the coast.
MorePolidor beach in Funtana, beside D’Or Beach Club
Polidor beach in Funtana is also known as D’Or Beach. Beside the pebble and rocky shore, the beach club rents out sunbeds and canopied daybeds.
MoreŠpadići-Materada town beach in Poreč
Špadići-Materada is a town beach on Srgulje Bay in Poreč. Pebble and paved areas line the promenade, with a ramp leading into the sea.
MoreLaguna Beach in Stella Maris near Umag
Pebbly Laguna beside Umag’s ATP stadium has a gentle entry into the sea. A bridge crosses the mouth of the rounded bay.
MoreValbandon Beach near Fažana: swimming beside the pines
Valbandon is a public beach backed by pines and a playground. Its maintained pebble section runs beside the coastal path, near the small harbour.
MoreMartulina Beach in Peroj: pebbles and historic piers
Martulina is a pebble beach on Peroj’s coastal promenade. Bring a mask and snorkel to see the remains of Austro-Hungarian piers.
MoreSaccorgiana Beach in Pula: a pebble cove beneath the pines
At Saccorgiana in Pula, pebbles give way to rocky edges. Rest beneath the pines above the shore and combine a summer swim with activities on the water.
MoreVillas Rubin beach in Rovinj: coves beside the coastal path
Villas Rubin in Rovinj has pebble coves and rocky shores beside a coastal path. You can combine a swim with a walk or cycle ride from town.
MoreValsaline Beach in Pula: pebbles beside Lungomare
Valsaline is a bay in Pula with a pebble beach by the hostel and rocky shores. Mornar, on its northern side, has partly concreted bathing areas.
MoreFažana sjever beach: a public bathing spot by the promenade
Fažana sjever is a public pebble beach north of the harbour. The paved Antonio Smareglia path follows the shore for walking and cycling.
MoreDuga Uvala Beach in the municipality of Marčana
Duga Uvala is a pebble beach in a narrow arm of Vinjole Bay. Punta, a separate dog beach, lies on the rocky shore towards the mouth of this inlet.
MoreUboka Beach near Sveta Jelena
Uboka’s pebble shore lies below a wooded slope between Mošćenička Draga and Brseč. You reach the cove on foot from the coastal road or by boat.
MoreMala Kolombarica: a rocky cove on Kamenjak
Mala Kolombarica on Kamenjak has a small beach inside an open sea cave. Rocks surround it, and a nearby shallow cleft is dangerous for jumping.
MoreDonji Špadići beach in Poreč: swimming by the seafront promenade
Donji Špadići is a town beach in the southern part of Srgulje Bay in Poreč. Pebbles, rocks and paved sunbathing areas line the promenade.
MoreMedveja Beach near Lovran
Medveja is a long pebble beach below Mount Učka, about three kilometres south of Lovran. A small harbour marks the north end of this Kvarner bay.
MoreIčići Beach: pebbles and concrete beside the village
Ičići’s main beach lies south of the ACI marina beside the coastal road. Pebble sections alternate with concrete areas along the shore.
MoreRivarela Beach in Novigrad: stone terraces beside the promenade
Rivarela is a bathing area on Novigrad’s southern waterfront. Its paved sunbathing terraces lie beside the promenade towards the old town.
MoreHistria Yacht beach in Pula: stone sunbathing platforms on Verudela
Histria Yacht is a beach below Park Plaza Histria on Verudela. Stone sunbathing platforms line this rocky stretch of coast.
MoreČrnikovica Beach in Volosko: shingle and concrete platforms
Črnikovica is a beach in a bay in Volosko near Opatija. Shingle meets concrete platforms, with a sandy seabed along part of the water’s edge.
MoreLipovica Beach in Opatija: a pebble cove beside the coastal promenade
Lipovica is a pebble beach between central Opatija and Volosko. Pines and a playground line the promenade, with paid parking above the beach.
MoreSlatina Beach in Opatija: concrete sunbathing areas by the centre
Slatina is Opatija’s main bathing area beside the Lungomare. Concrete terraces dominate, with a small sandy space for games and sunbathing.
MoreTomaševac Beach in Opatija, below Hotel Ambasador
Tomaševac is a children's beach below Hotel Ambasador in Opatija. A pebbly section of the bay adjoins concrete sunbathing terraces.
MoreMunte Beach in Premantura: shore and sea access
Munte in Premantura has a stone-paved terrace by the sea and a pebbly section. Pines behind the shore offer shade for a break from sunbathing.
MorePical Sandy Beach in Poreč: sandy sunbathing areas beside pine trees
Pical Sandy in Poreč has a sandy sunbathing area and shade from pine trees. Showers and changing cabins stand along the developed shore.
MoreCanova Beach at Camping Park Umag near Karigador
Canova is a developed beach at Camping Park Umag near Karigador. Steps and ramps lead into the sea beside paved sunbathing areas and a rocky shore.
MoreLanterna Beach in Rabac: pebbles and sunbathing terraces by Sanfior
Lanterna in Rabac has pebbles, rocks and sunbathing terraces beside Sanfior. A coastal promenade leads to the beach, and entry is free.
MorePeharovo Beach in Lovran: a pebble shore below the coastal road
Peharovo is a pebble cove in southern Lovran. The coastal road runs above the shore, with a car park on the inland side.
MoreZelenika beach in Pula: rocks and pebbles below Stoja
Zelenika beach in Pula lies below Stoja. You can sunbathe on rocky surfaces or choose a stretch of pebbles.
MoreBelvedere Beach in Vrsar: a shingle cove by the seafront promenade
Reach Belvedere in Vrsar along the seafront promenade. The cove has a shingle entry to the sea, with stone platforms and rocks beside it.
MoreSveti Ivan Beach in Mošćenička Draga: pebbles south of Sipar
Sveti Ivan is a pebble beach in southern Mošćenička Draga. A coastal promenade leads here from the main beach, Sipar.
MoreNovigrad town beach: stone terraces beneath the old town walls
Novigrad’s town beach lies beneath the old town walls. You can walk from the centre to its stone terraces and jetties.
MoreMaestral Beach in Novigrad: a pebble shore below the hotel
Maestral is a pebble beach in Novigrad, curving between two breakwaters. Access to the sea is free, with Punto Mare beside the beach.
MorePineta or Kastanija Beach in Novigrad: two bays beside the pines
Pineta, also called Kastanija, has two bays with rock and pebbles in Novigrad. A coastal path brings walkers and cyclists from Karpinjan.
MoreVelika plaža in Sveta Marina: a pebble beach by the village
Velika plaža is a pebble beach at the northern end of Sveta Marina bay. It lies beside the village, separate from the campsite beaches.
MoreSoline or Vela Kava Beach in Vinkuran
Soline, also called Vela Kava, has a shingle beach beside woodland in Vinkuran Bay. You can walk here from the village along a woodland path.
MoreBura Bura (Salbunić) beach in Ližnjan
Bura Bura, also called Salbunić, is a beach in Ližnjan’s Kuje bay. It has a pebble shore, rocky sections and a path with benches behind the beach.
MoreBeaches at Krnica harbour: pebbles and the rocky north shore
A small pebble beach breaks up the rocky north shore of Krnica harbour. A gravel track leads from the port towards the houses by the water.
MoreBernardina beach in Funtana: pebbles beside the promenade
Bernardina is a beach beside Perila Bay in Funtana. Two stone groynes frame the pebble shore, with lawns and a coastal promenade behind it.
MoreČervar Porat town beach
At Červar Porat town beach, the sea is reached over a layer of pebbles. An asphalt promenade runs beside the shore.
MoreFuntana public beach
The public beach beside Funtana resort has rocky and pebbly stretches. A separate section has an easier entry into the sea for children.
MoreŠpina beach near Umag: rocky coast beside the promenade
Špina is a rocky beach beside the village of the same name, south of Umag. Its bathing area lies below the coastal promenade.
MoreMala Draga beach near Šišan
Mala Draga is a cove on the Šišan coast with pebbles and flat rocks. Gravel tracks through woodland lead to the shore away from the village.
MoreValdoltra beach in Ankaran
Valdoltra is a bathing area in Ankaran with a stone platform and lawn. In summer, reading and cultural events accompany swimming.
MoreSvetilnik beach in Izola: a grassy headland beside the old town
Svetilnik is a town beach in Izola with grass and pine trees. A seafront walk leads here from the old town.
MoreFiesa Beach near Piran
Fiesa is a public beach near Piran, between the sea and two lakes. Pebbles and concrete bathing areas adjoin a lawn for relaxing.
MoreMesečev zaliv in Strunjan: a beach below the flysch cliff
Mesečev zaliv is a pebble beach below Strunjan’s flysch cliff. Access is on foot, with reserve rules and a risk of rockfalls.
MoreSan Simon Bay in Izola: a pebble beach with a waterslide
San Simon is a managed beach in Izola’s Jagodje district. Alongside the pebble shore and access from the pier, a large waterslide operates in summer.
MoreDelfinček beach in Izola: concrete sunbathing terraces by the marina
Delfinček is a managed bathing area on Izola’s seafront path. Beside the marina’s stone breakwater, concrete terraces provide space by the sea.
MoreDebeli rtič Beach in Ankaran: a small bay by a curved pier
Municipal Debeli rtič Beach is on the eastern side of the bathing area. By the small bay and curved pier, you can sunbathe on a hard surface or grass.
MoreMokra Mačka Beach in Koper
Mokra Mačka is a small town beach by Koper’s old town. The marina and the port’s passenger terminal are nearby.
MoreŠkoljić Beach near Kavran: a small beach and rocky shores
Školjić near Kavran has a small pebble beach. Rocky ledges and inlets line the rest of the shore, with views towards Cres.
MoreŠćuza Beach near Pomer beside Premanturska cesta
Šćuza is a pebble beach near Pomer, beside Premanturska cesta. Cross the nearby footbridge to continue towards the village on foot or by bike.
MoreMontraker town beach in Vrsar
Montraker is a town beach on the peninsula north of Vrsar harbour. A coastal promenade links the pebble stretches, stone sunbathing areas and cape.
MoreTherapeutic beach at Martin Horvat Hospital in Rovinj
The hospital beach in Rovinj provides wheelchair access to the sea. Its three access points have different rules for assisted and independent entry.
MoreŠkrape Beach in Medulin: a rocky shore beside the campsite
Škrape is a rocky beach at Arena Medulin Campsite, with pebbles in the shallows. A coastal path runs beside it, with pines further inland.
MoreŠkrbići Beach in Opatija: a small bay on the Lungomare
Škrbići is a small beach in Opatija with pebbles and concrete sunbathing areas. Pines behind the beach offer shade for a rest.
MoreJelenšćica Beach below Sveta Jelena
Jelenšćica is a pebble beach below Sveta Jelena, south of Uboka. You reach this cove between Mošćenička Draga and Brseč on foot or by boat.
MoreSavudrija beach in Bašanija: swimming beside the boat cranes
Savudrija beach in Bašanija has pebble entry points and rocky stretches. Wooden boat cranes stand by the shore along Svjetioničarska street.
MoreDražice (Copacabana) beach in Plomin Luka
Dražice, known as Copacabana, is a pebble beach at the head of Plomin Bay. Walk there from Plomin Luka along the shore below the wooded slopes.
MoreDebeljak Beach on Kamenjak: rocky shore and sand under water
Debeljak is a cove on Lower Kamenjak's east coast near Premantura. Pebbles and rocks line the shore, with patches of sand under water.
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Bay Veštar
Veštar Bay has pebble and rocky shores. The campsite’s main beach has shallow water in the centre, with stonier access towards the edges.
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Bi Val Beach, Fažana
Bi Val is a pebble beach beside BiVillage in Valbandon, with equipment hire and water sports. Dogs have a separate area at BiDog Beach with hand showers.
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Dječje igralište beach in Fažana
Dječje igralište is a pebble beach in Fažana beside olive trees and pines. Children can play by the shore, with a promenade leading towards the harbour.
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Bijeca, Medulin
Bijeca in Medulin has about a kilometre of sand and a gentle entry into the sea. Its long shallows attract families and swimmers who prefer shallow water.
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Havajka beach in Pula: Procipina cove on Verudela
Havajka is a pebble cove beneath Verudela’s high cliffs. Steps lead to the beach, where you can explore the rocky seabed with a mask.
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Pješčana Uvala Beach near Pula
Pješčana Uvala near Pula has a sandy-pebble shore and a seafront promenade. Street parking by the main beach is on Ogranak 7 and 8.
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Girandella Beach, Rabac
Girandella in Rabac has several beach sections. Sundance and Maro cater for families, while Sunrise Relax is intended for a quieter stay.
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Sipar Beach, Mošćenička Draga
Sipar is Mošćenička Draga’s main pebble beach, about 450 metres long. A stream from Učka and the waves shaped its pebbles.
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Cesara Beach, Medveja
Cesara is a small natural pebble cove in Medveja, more than 80 km from Bale. It fits beautifully as a quiet stop during a full day along the Kvarner coast.
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