Apartments, Houses and Chalets for Sale along the Medulin Riviera, Croatia.

Medulin Riviera - Istrian Peninsula, Croatia

Along 80 kilometers of indented coastline, in coves and bays are the six picturesque towns of the Medulin Riviera.

The town of Medulin

Medulin - The town

Once a fishing village, today a modern tourist resort, Medulin is the dynamic and eventful center of the region. There is a bank in town that works all year round, as well as ATMs, post office, doctors' offices, pharmacy, marketplace, car wash, stores, souvenir shops, jewelry shops, hairdressers and galleries. A wide variety of entertainment is offered, ranging from discotheques open until morning to terraces with live music.

Medulin - Bieca Beach

Yes - Everything in Medulin is focused on tourism.

Medulin's unique sandy beach Bijeca, one kilometer long, attracts families with young children.

Nature lovers prefer campsites where they can relax in the shade of century old pine trees. Medulin is also the perfect place for naturists who want to feel nature. There is also plenty of entertainment and fun until the early morning hours for the younger generation.

Premantura

Medulin Riviera - Premantura

Premantura is surrounded by nature. South of the town is Cape Kamenjak – a protected landscape 9.5 km long, 1.5 km wide, with altogether 30 km of indented coastline. No place in the world is the sea so blue-green, as clean as here at the southernmost tip of Istria. There are plenty of rocky beaches, as well as pebbly coves. On a relatively small area there are 530 plant species and among them 20 orchid species, some of which are quite widespread. For this reason there are no campsites, hotels or any other type of structures on the cape south of Premantura

Banjole

Banjole, Medulin Riviera

The locals have always been turned towards the sea and fishing. For this reason, even today, the best seafood restaurants can be found here. Conventional wisdom suggests that the best fish is prepared by fishermen themselves, however if you want to prepare seafood dishes yourself - head to the small harbor at daybreak, wait for the fishermen to return from sea and buy the freshly caught fish.

Banjole Beach, Medulin Riviera

Almost all the townspeople (some 1000) are engaged in tourism. Apart from apartments in private houses, accommodation facilities in Banjole include small family-owned campsites with a capacity of up to 30 guests. There is also a large campsite situated by the sea, set among pine trees, offering a wide range of sports and entertainment facilities.

Banjole cove, Medulin Riviera

Pjescana Uvala

Pjescana Uvala, Medulin Riviera

Over the last thirty years, the inhabitants of nearby Pula have built a modern settlement in Pješcana Uvala, with private houses and family-run hotels. This bay boasts numerous restaurants, two of which are considered the leading restaurants in Croatia. They have been included in all gastronomic guides and have received the most prestigious tourist awards. Pješcana Uvala offers a true gastronomic experience.

Pjescana Uvala, Medulin Riviera

The hillside above the bay gently slopes towards the southwest and is exposed to the sun all day. The climate is mild in winter and the settlement is sheltered from the wind.

Pjescana Uvala, Medulin Riviera

For this reason one of the best equipped marinas in Croatia has been built nearby, in the vicinity of Veruda Bay. It provides 650 berths on 18 piers and 250 boat places on land. All piers are under video surveillance, the marina has a 30t crane, 25t hydraulic yard trailer, and boaters can also have Internet access. The marina is modernized each year. Marina guests are mostly Germans, Austrians and Italians.

Pjescana Uvala, Medulin Riviera

Pomer

Pomer, Medulin-Croatia

Pomer Marina, Medulin-Croatia

Once an isolated mussel farm, today Pomer is famous for its marina, Pomer lies in a well-protected part of Medulin Bay. The marina provides 250 berths and 50 boat spaces on land, together with all the other necessary facilities. Not far from the marina, at the seaside, surrounded by pine trees, there is a newly renovated campsite with its own football field and volleyball court. There also are private accommodations in apartments and rooms.

In summer folk festivals are organized, as well as chamber music concerts held in churches. Following the fishing tradition, there are several well-known seafood restaurants. You can also find here a shop, bakery and other amenities.

Pomer, Medulin-Croatia

This small fishing town has managed to preserve its peace and quiet at least for now.

Vinkuran

Vinkuran, Medulin-Croatia

Isolated from the tourist crowds, yet only a few kilometers from the tourist centers, lies the fishing village of Vinkuran. The private apartments above Vinkuran Bay and Soline Cove guarantee a pleasant and peaceful vacation. Vinkuran has a sheltered beach with pines providing plenty of shade. It is ideal for nature lovers who enjoy peace and quiet. There is a store, restaurant and café in the village.

Vinkuran - Cave Romane, Medulin

Vinkuran has always been famed for its stone. In ancient times stone blocks were taken from the quarry near Vinkuran - Cave Romane for the construction of Pula's Arena.

Today, during the summer months an art colony for sculptors is arranged in the quarry.

The area of the ancient quarry is very good acoustic qualities and suitable for concerts. It is alos a requested venue for gastro events and weddings.

Cape Kamenjak

Cape Kamenjak, Medulin Riviera

Cape Kamenjak and the Medulin Islands

The unusually indented southernmost cape of the Peninsula is equally interesting viewed from land, air or sea. It is one of the last oases of the coastal region that has preserved its original appearance - a mosaic of cultivated fields, pastures and green groves immersed in the deep blue sea. Resembling at first glance scorched land of the southernmost tip of Istria, Cape Kamenjak conceals great secrets of nature.

Cape Kamenjak, Kayaking

Lovely coves and beaches, as well as crystal-clear sea make this area a particularly attractive destination. Although camping is not allowed in this area, there are various other opportunities for visitors to enjoy the beauties of Kamenjak. One of the marked Istrian bike tracks passes here, and since it is not demanding, everyone can enjoy the easy ride and magnificent views. Or one can also spend the entire day walking and discovering the beauties of Kamenjak.

Cape Kamenjak, Diving

This protruding peninsula offers numerous possibilities for summer sports. Due to the extremely strong sea currents that meet here, diving is allowed only for professionals, but always accompanied by experienced and certified divers.

Favorable winds offer great possibilities for windsurfing; however one should be careful and first check the weather forecast, because sudden changes of weather conditions.

NOTE: Sudden changes in wind and sea currents on the southernmost tip of Istria are nothing unusual at any time of the year.

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