South Istria
Anchored by Pula, Istria's largest city and home to a first-century Roman amphitheatre, the south combines everyday city infrastructure — the airport, hospitals, shopping — with some of the peninsula's most swimmable coastline around Medulin, including Cape Kamenjak near Premantura.
Municipalities in this area
Stari Grad, Kaštanjer, Monte Zaro, Sv. Polikarp – Sisplac, Veruda, Stoja, Nova Veruda, Šijana, Štinjan, Veli Vrh, Busoler, Valdebek, Arena, Vidikovac, Gregovica, Monvidal
Medulin
Medulin, Premantura, Banjole, Pomer
Ližnjan
Ližnjan, Šišan
Medulin
Medulin is a holiday-centred place built around the sea, the beach and resort entertainment. Unlike much of Istria, Medulin has the sandy Bijeca beach with a gentle entry into the water. It is easy to organise a day around swimming, a promenade walk and dinner by the sea. The beaches of the Medulin riviera differ, though: sandy Bijeca should not be confused with the rocky coves of Kamenjak near Premantura.
Who it suits
Young couples without children
Couples will enjoy the water activities and the lively resort atmosphere, although for more seclusion it is better to look for housing away from the main promenade.
Families with children
The shallow water at Bijeca is especially convenient for small children; the other side of a popular beach is the crowds in high season.
Older people and retirees
Housing near the sea and the walking routes suits, but the proximity of evening entertainment can disturb the quiet. For a calmer stay, consider the beginning or the end of the season.
Ližnjan
Ližnjan is for those who value a natural coastline, open sea views and an active holiday. Compared with the resort of Medulin it offers a different kind of holiday: finding coves, snorkelling, cycling routes and water sports.
Who it suits
Young couples without children
For couples who like movement and exploring the coast, Ližnjan offers more freedom but fewer “everything nearby” conveniences.
Families with children
It suits a holiday in nature, but the beach must be chosen carefully: check access, shade and entry into the water.
Older people and retirees
The calm surroundings may appeal, but the stony stretches of shore and the distances from housing to the water are not always comfortable for daily walks.
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