Besides its lovely natural setting, the riviera offers plenty for families, couples and solo travellers alike, from sports and entertainment to shopping and relaxation. Holiday villas in and around Medulin are ideal for a summer by the sea.
For an unforgettable taste of unspoilt nature, set aside a day for Cape Kamenjak: gravel roads lead to kilometres of rocky and pebbly beaches, with stunning views and the scent of Mediterranean herbs.
Kamenjak and the southern tip of Istria
Cape Kamenjak, near Premantura, is the southernmost part of Istria and a protected landscape. Gravel roads and paths lead to a string of coves with rocky beaches, and swimming is possible almost everywhere, which makes it a good place for a day with a towel and a bottle of water. Premantura is also well known among windsurfers and kitesurfers. Medulin Bay has shallow coves that suit children, and small boats also go out to the islets of the Medulin archipelago.
Pomer, Ližnjan and quieter corners
Pomer is a quiet fishing village with beaches, and Ližnjan is a village above the sea with calm streets. Medulin has restaurants, shops and a seaside promenade, and Šišan is a quiet village nearby. Pula with its Arena is not far, so a day at the beach is easily swapped for a day in town.
Where the villas are
Lovely Istria has seven houses on the Medulin Riviera: three in Pomer, two in Ližnjan, two in Medulin and one in Šišan. The sea is close: the nearest villa is only 40 m from it and the farthest about 2.4 km, with most at around 1.4 km. The nearest beach is 720 m to 2.3 km away, and the village centre 80 to 780 m. A restaurant is 90 m to 2.1 km away and a shop 110 m to a kilometre. Pula Airport is 7 to 8.4 km away. These distances are measured on the map, as the crow flies, so the actual drive is usually longer.
Food and drink
Medulin is a place for fish and seafood: the konobas by the harbour serve fresh fish, squid and shellfish, and for something more Istrian look for fuži and pljukanci. White Malvazija goes with it, and olive oil from local estates can be bought to take home.