Top 10 most beautiful campings in Istria

Istria is often referred to as the most beautiful county in Croatia. And rightly so. The rich culture and history in combination with delicious food and beautiful nature makes Istria the ultimate holiday destination for the whole family. Whether you go on a holiday with the whole family or just the two of you, Istria will never bore you. Because there are so many beautiful places and great campsites, we have put together a top 10 of the most beautiful campsites in Istria. Which of these campsites are you going to this summer?

At 12km from historical Poreč you will find Lanterna Premium Camping Resort - Valamar . This large family campsite is fully equipped and offers a range of facilities and activities. For example, the children won't want to come out of the aqua park with no fewer than 10 (!) Swimming pools. The animation team is also running at full speed here to entertain the children with sports & games, dancing, crafts and making friends.

The campsite is situated against a wooded hill and offers a breathtaking view over the beautiful, elongated bay. Here you will find several rocky and pebble beaches to enjoy a day at the sea.

Lanterna Premium Camping Resort - Valamar is a true paradise for the sports fanatics. You can enjoy yourself for hours in the V Sport Park including an 18-hole mini golf course, skate park, tennis courts, table tennis and beach volleyball. You can also continue your own sports schedule in the gym.

In the summer you will find great activities here such as the Lanterna Beer Festa and the "Mid-Year's Eve" party.

There are 9 different types of pitches available at this campsite. All pitches are at least 80 square meters in size and have electricity and water connections. Book the mega-pitch of no less than 400 square meters for large families or groups of friends!

In addition, there is also the possibility to book a luxury mobile home or glamping tent. A special mobile home can be booked for dog owners. Here your four-legged friend is more than welcome, and you will find various facilities for your furry best friend such as a groomer, dog beach and dog sitter.

Located on a 2 km long coastline of the Adriatic Sea, you will find the popular family campsite Camping Polari - Maistra. This site is located about 5 km from busy Rovinj, which is easily accessible by water taxi or the local bus line. Thanks to the large outdoor swimming pool, spray park, extensive entertainment program and numerous facilities, you will not be bored for a moment. For example, the animation team is ready to entertain the children every day, and you can watch the theme evenings together with live shows and live music in the evening.

This large campsite has more than 1,600 pitches. This way you will always find a place that suits you. Would you rather be close to the coast or would you rather be closer to a sanitary building? Every pitch is at least equipped with electricity.

Of course, you can also stay in a well-equipped mobile home. These always have 2 bedrooms, a private bathroom, a fully equipped kitchen, a covered terrace, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and TV. With the most luxurious mobile homes you even have a private bubble bath on your terrace!

At 4 stars Camping Park Umag - Istracamping there is always something going on. Relaxing on the 2 km long pebble beach, or would you rather jump in one of the swimming pools? On the coast you will find a 3 km long promenade where you can start or end your day with a walk.

Children of all ages will have a great time here. There are 4 different mini-clubs so that every child can socialize with their own peers. In the evening you can enjoy live music and entertainment with the whole family while the sun slowly sinks into the sea.

In addition to pitches for your tent, caravan or camper, you will find Premium Mobile Homes and glamping tents here. The pitches differ in size and location. For example, you can book a spacious pitch directly on the coast of the Adriatic Sea or more at the back of the campsite for some more peace and quiet.

The glamping tents are located right on the beach, on one of the most beautiful spots of this campsite. Enjoy the beautiful view from your luxury accommodation with all the comforts of home. Each glamping tent is equipped with 2 bedrooms, a bathroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen and a large covered terrace.

Camping Valkanela - Maistra is a beautiful campsite on the west coast of Istria. Located in a breathtaking bay near the town of Vrsar, you can enjoy the tranquility and all the beauty that nature has to offer. The campsite has almost 1800 pitches with water and electricity connections. Due to a good deal of greenery on the campsite, there is a lot of natural shade on the pitches. For a little more luxury, you can stay in one of the spacious mobile homes. Every Mobile Home is equipped with at least 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, dining room and a large covered terrace. The Premium Homes also have a swimming pool that is shared with only a few other guests. With the Deluxe Mobile Home you even have your own private Hydro-massage Hottub!

There are several beaches at this campsite. You can relax on 1 of the rocky, pebble or sandy beaches or dive in 1 of the 3 swimming pools. For dog lovers there is also a special dog beach where your four-legged friend can swim. How nice is that!

For a wonderful holiday with the whole family, go to Camping Bijela Uvala - Istracamping. At this cozy family campsite near Poreč, there are countless things to do so that you don't have to be bored for a moment! With 4 swimming pools, an enthusiastic entertainment team, many sports facilities, the location on a pebble beach and several cafés and restaurants, you always have something to do. Feel like a buzz? Within 35 minutes you can walk to the center of the historic town of Poreč.

The beach of Bijela Uvala is not only popular among tourists, but the locals also like to come here for a paddle in the summer! The beach alternates between rock, pebble and sandy beaches. Where do you prefer to relax for a day?

You can choose from many types of pitches at the campsite. Directly on the beach, right among the many trees, close to the reception or more secluded. There are also pitches without power, or with everything on or on. The choice is entirely yours.

At 10 minutes by car from Poreč you will find Camping Zelena Laguna - Istracamping. A medium-sized campsite with countless activities with different types of pitches. You can choose from a wide selection of camping spots that differ from facilities and locations on the camping site.

The entire campsite has free Wi-Fi and the children can enjoy themselves all day long with the enthusiastic animation team. Sports enthusiasts can have fun at this top campsite. You can play beach volleyball, mini football, basketball or run on the jogging paths here. For a fee, you can also play tennis, mini golf, horseback riding and practice numerous water sports here. In short, plenty to do!

You can get good food in one of the restaurants on the campsite. Enjoy typical Croatian dishes such as fresh fish from the grill or delicious Ćevapčići. You can end the evening in one of the bars at Camping Zelena Laguna. How about a sunset cocktail on the beach?

You will experience a wonderful holiday at Arena Medulin Campsite. This campsite is spread over 2 peninsulas, creating a large, extensive beach with centuries-old pine trees to relax on. Enjoy the blue waters of the Adriatic Sea from your camping spot or participate in one of the many activities. So there is something to do for young and old throughout the day. For example, sport tournaments, Pilates, mini musicals, pirate parties, beach football and much more! The extensive entertainment program ensures that there are fun activities for all ages.

During your stay you will sleep in a mobile home or a camping pitch. Every pitch is at least equipped with electricity. The difference of the pitches is in the location. This way you are already right on the sea, or more sheltered between the pine trees. The mobile homes are equipped with 2 bedrooms, air conditioning, a living room, an equipped kitchen and a furnished terrace.

For a beautiful, modern campsite located on the most beautiful sandy and pebble beaches, choose Camping Vestar - Maistra in picturesque Rovinj. At this accommodation you can enjoy your well-deserved holiday in a luxury mobile home or one of the 663 pitches. The pitches differ in location, size and facilities. The spacious Mobile Homes are equipped with a beautiful covered terrace, at least 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, a living and dining room, air conditioning and SAT-TV. There are no less than 6 different types of mobile homes to choose from. So there is always the perfect accommodation for you and your family.

You don't have to leave the campsite for good food. There are 2 restaurants and several bars where you can dine or enjoy a drink. The activities are also not lacking at this top campsite. There are countless sports activities that you can participate in, the children can enjoy themselves all day long at the mini-club, and you can enjoy live music and shows in the evenings.

At about 3 km from the center of Vrsar you will find one of the oldest naturist campsites in Europe. Camping Naturist Park Koversada - Maistra was founded in 1961 and is still very popular! Here you can enjoy the untouched nature in the bay of Lim. A true paradise.

This campsite has countless activities and facilities to make your holiday completely enjoyable. You can board the tourist train from the campsite that takes you to the center of Vrsar, play tennis on 1 of the 8 courts, play a game of mini golf, table tennis or play beach volleyball. For children, the enthusiastic animation team is ready all day long to draw, craft, dance and play with peers.

There are several pitches to choose from. This way you can camp close to the sea or sheltered between the trees. Prefer a mobile home? That is of course also possible. There are 2 different luxury Mobile Homes. The small mobile home is good for 2 adults and is equipped with a large bed, a luxurious bathroom, a fully equipped kitchen, air conditioning and a large terrace. The Superior mobile home offers the same facilities, but has 2 bedrooms and an additional sofa bed. Pets are allowed in both mobile homes.

The last campsite on this list is located in the sporty town of Umag! The ATP tennis tournament is held in this city every year. During this period in July it is one big party in the city. There are events and tournaments everywhere. In the evening you can party until the wee hours with DJs spread throughout the city. A great event to experience! It is of course also wonderful to stay here in the rest of the year. Camping Stella Maris - Istracamping was completely renovated in 2018, and it shows. The spacious swimming pool is just a few steps from the beach. Where would you rather take a dip?

You can of course also play tennis at Camping Stella Maris. There are no fewer than 16 tennis courts that you can use! You can also go here for beach volleyball, diving, mini golf, football and countless water sports.

At Camping Stella Maris you can choose from various pitches that are always equipped with electricity. The choice is now yours. Do you prefer to stay right on the beach, or do you prefer more natural shade due to the tall trees?