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Family Beaches Sheltered from Jugo Swells (SE Wind): Istria County (Istra) (44)

Directory of 44 family beaches protected from Jugo swells (270°–45°) in Istria (100.0% "Excellent" water quality). View all 217 beaches in Istria →

44 Official Swimming Spots

12 Coastal Municipalities

100.0% Sea Quality "Excellent" (IZOR)

Calm 539 km of coastline, fragrant pine forests, Kamenjak peninsula & crystal-clear waters

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Wind Patterns & Natural Shelter (Istria)

Istria’s western coast (from Umag to Pula) is naturally sheltered from strong north-easterly Bora winds by the Učka mountain range, ensuring calm waters even during breezy days. The eastern coast (Rabac) features deep, turquoise bays beneath steep slopes.

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Map of All Beaches & Coves: Istria

Istria (44)

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Poreč 16 Umag 9 Pula 3 Tar-Vabriga 3 Vrsar 3 Buje 2 Medulin 2 Rovinj 2 Fažana 1 Funtana 1 Novigrad Istra 1 Raša 1

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Poreč

16 beaches

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📍 Poreč · Ulika 💧 Excellent

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Umag

9 beaches

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📍 Umag · Savudrija 💧 Excellent

AC Borozija

🍽️ Restaurant🏐 Sports & volleyball☕ Beach bar / Café

📍 Umag · Katoro 💧 Excellent

Katoro - Hotel Koralj

🛟 Lifeguard on duty🏐 Sports & volleyball🏄 Water sports

📍 Umag · Kanegra 💧 Excellent

TN Alberi - Skiper

🛟 Lifeguard on duty👕 Changing cabins🚻 Restrooms / Toilets

📍 Umag · Punta 💧 Excellent

TN Punta - Hotel Sipar

🛟 Lifeguard on duty🏄 Water sports☕ Beach bar / Café

📍 Umag · Punta 💧 Excellent

TN Punta - Hotel Umag

🛟 Lifeguard on duty☕ Beach bar / Café👕 Changing cabins

📍 Umag · Stella Maris 💧 Excellent

TN Punta - Villa Rita

🛝 Children's playground👕 Changing cabins🗑️ Waste bins / Trash cans

📍 Umag · Stella Maris 💧 Excellent

TN Stella Maris - Laguna ispod aquagana

🍽️ Restaurant🛟 Lifeguard on duty☕ Beach bar / Café

📍 Umag · Stella Maris 💧 Excellent

TN Stella Maris - Uvala Krapan

🍽️ Restaurant🛟 Lifeguard on duty🛝 Children's playground

📍 Umag · Stella Maris 💧 Excellent

TN Stella Maris- Jezero

🍽️ Restaurant🏐 Sports & volleyball🚻 Restrooms / Toilets

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Pula

3 beaches

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📍 Pula · Verudela 💧 Excellent

Hotel Brioni - Ispod hotela

🍽️ Restaurant🛟 Lifeguard on duty🏄 Water sports

📍 Pula · Puntižela 💧 Excellent

Puntižela - Monte Cristo Beach

🛟 Lifeguard on duty🏐 Sports & volleyball🏄 Water sports

📍 Pula · Verudela 💧 Excellent

Uvala Sv. Ivan - Plaža Ambrela

🛟 Lifeguard on duty🏄 Water sports♿ Wheelchair / ramp access

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Tar-Vabriga

3 beaches

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📍 Tar-Vabriga · Lanterna 💧 Excellent

AC Lanterna - Plaža Valeta

🍽️ Restaurant🛟 Lifeguard on duty🏄 Water sports

📍 Tar-Vabriga · Lanterna 💧 Excellent

Lanterna - Debeli rt

👕 Changing cabins🗑️ Waste bins / Trash cans🚿 Showers

📍 Tar-Vabriga · Lanterna 💧 Excellent

Lanterna - Uvala Valeta - sport

🏐 Sports & volleyball🏄 Water sports♿ Wheelchair / ramp access

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Vrsar

3 beaches

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📍 Vrsar 💧 Excellent

AC Orsera - Plaža Vala

🍽️ Restaurant🛟 Lifeguard on duty🏄 Water sports

📍 Vrsar 💧 Excellent

Montraker - Montraker

🏄 Water sports☕ Beach bar / Café🛝 Children's playground

📍 Vrsar 💧 Excellent

Val de la fontana - Gradska plaža

🍽️ Restaurant🏄 Water sports☕ Beach bar / Café

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Buje

2 beaches

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📍 Buje · Kanegra 💧 Excellent

AC Kanegra - Ispod restorana

🍽️ Restaurant🏐 Sports & volleyball🏄 Water sports

📍 Buje · Kanegra 💧 Excellent

AC Kanegra - Market

🍽️ Restaurant🏐 Sports & volleyball🏄 Water sports

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Medulin

2 beaches

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📍 Medulin 💧 Excellent

AC Medulin - Ulaz

🍽️ Restaurant👕 Changing cabins🚻 Restrooms / Toilets

📍 Medulin · Pomer 💧 Excellent

Pomer - AC Pomer

🚻 Restrooms / Toilets🗑️ Waste bins / Trash cans🚿 Showers

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Rovinj

2 beaches

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📍 Rovinj · Valalta 💧 Excellent

AC Valalta - Uvala prema marini

🍽️ Restaurant🏐 Sports & volleyball☕ Beach bar / Café

📍 Rovinj · Lone U. 💧 Excellent

Lone - Ispod hotela Monte Mulini

🛟 Lifeguard on duty🏄 Water sports🚿 Showers

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Fažana

1 beaches

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📍 Fažana 💧 Excellent

Fažana - Dječje igralište

🛟 Lifeguard on duty🛝 Children's playground👕 Changing cabins

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Funtana

1 beaches

🏖️ Guide: Funtana → 🗺️ On map 🏨 Stays → ⛵ Tours →

📍 Funtana 💧 Excellent

AC Puntica - Prema ribarskoj luci

🍽️ Restaurant♿ Wheelchair / ramp access👕 Changing cabins

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Novigrad Istra

1 beaches

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📍 Novigrad Istra · Novigrad 💧 Excellent

Novigrad - Sv. Pelagij

🏐 Sports & volleyball🏄 Water sports♿ Wheelchair / ramp access

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Raša

1 beaches

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📍 Raša · Tunarica 💧 Excellent

AC Tunarica - Lijeva strana uvale

🏄 Water sports☕ Beach bar / Café🚿 Showers

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Frequently Asked Questions (Istria)

Key facts about sea water quality, bays, and wind conditions in Istria.

Which are the top "Family & Jugo Shelter" beaches in Istria? ▾

There are 44 officially monitored swimming spots matching "Family & Jugo Shelter" in Istria. Top verified locations include: TN Alberi - Skiper (28°), AC Orsera - Plaža Vala (304°), AC Lanterna - Plaža Valeta (307°), Špadići - Uvala Srgulje (južni dio) (281°), Puntižela - Monte Cristo Beach (307°), with 44 rated "Excellent" under EU bathing water standards.

How does MareSpot verify "Family & Jugo Shelter" in Istria? ▾

MareSpot cross-references official Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR) field inspection tags with coastal open-sea bearing vectors (0°–360°) and real-time marine weather models.

How many official beaches are in Istria and what is the water quality? ▾

Across Istria County (Istra), there are 44 officially monitored swimming spots spread across 12 towns and municipalities. According to IZOR laboratory tests, 44 beaches (100.0%) hold the highest "Excellent" bathing water grade.

Which towns in Istria have the most monitored beaches and coves? ▾

The destinations with the highest number of officially monitored beaches and bays in Istria include: Poreč, Umag, Pula, Tar-Vabriga, Vrsar, Buje.