Dobrodošli

home beach · ~650–800 m / 5–10 min walk

Your nearest swim: a long pebble-and-rock strip with pine shade, a gentle promenade and that clear Adriatic water a 5–10 minute walk from the door.

💡 Walk to the northern (Špadići) end early for a flat pebble spot in pine shade; bring water shoes for the rocks.

next to Materada · ~10–15 min walk south

The family stretch right beside Materada — well-equipped, promenade-lined and with a wooden-ship playground the little ones love.

💡 Base toddlers at the Špadići playground end rather than the rockier northern Materada end.

fishing village · ~3–4 km N / 5–8 min drive

A quieter ~400 m natural-pebble beach in a calm fishing-village bay just north — dense pine shade, gentle entry and boats coming in at dusk.

💡 The closest get-away-from-the-resorts swim — late-afternoon dip, then grilled fish at a village konoba.

south of old town · ~5–6 km / 10–12 min drive

A lively family beach on the south side with a floating water park, mini-golf and a dive centre — plenty to keep older kids busy for hours.

💡 It's on the far side of Poreč — make it a planned day out, not a quick dip.

south · ~6–7 km / 12–15 min drive

The big, well-run Blue Flag resort bay south of town — pebble and concrete beaches, a floating amusement park and a 1 km promenade.

💡 Park once and use the tourist train/promenade to hop between Zelena, Bijela Uvala and Plava Laguna.

south · ~6–7 km / 13–15 min drive

A 2 km "white bay" of pebble, stone and concrete coves beside the campsite — deep pine shade and small calm spots away from the crowds.

💡 Walk past the main camp to the southern coves — they hold pine shade longest and stay calmer.

south · ~2–2.5 km / 5 min drive

A lively Valamar-managed pebble beach with old-town views across the water, a beach bar and sports courts — best in the late-afternoon light.

💡 Come late afternoon — the light on Poreč's old-town skyline across the water is the best photo of the area.

Gašpara Kalčića 10 · ~3 km / 6 min · free delivery

A working fishmonger (not a restaurant) selling the day's catch off their own boats — they'll clean and grill it for you, with free delivery anywhere in Poreč. The cheapest way to eat truly fresh Adriatic fish on your terrace.

💡 Phone ahead to reserve fish and order the clean-and-grill so it's ready or delivered hot — ask for sardines (srdele) or a whole orada/brancin off the boat.

Matka Vlačića 2, old town · ~3 km · book ahead

A buzzy family tavern just off the promenade — a local benchmark for truffle risotto, fresh Adriatic fish and grilled squid in a warm, rustic setting.

💡 Order the signature truffle risotto "Aba" and ask what whole fish came in that morning. Tiny terrace — reserve or arrive early.

Zagrebačka 4, centre · ~3 km · closed Mondays

Poreč's go-to pizzeria — around 30 varieties of generously oversized, wood-fired pizza at honest prices. One large easily feeds two.

💡 Order one pizza between two and add a salad — portions run big. Parking is tight; park on the edge of the old town and walk.

Vladimira Nazora 7, old town · ~3 km · dinner only

A stylish modern-Istrian konoba tucked in a quiet old-town alley near the basilica ("ćakula" means "a chat") — homemade gnocchi with truffles, locally-caught branzino and finely judged service.

💡 Dinner only (opens ~17:00) and the indoor room is small — reserve, and ask for an outdoor table on the stone walkway.

Obala Maršala Tita 23, seafront · ~3 km

Poreč's elegant waterfront grande dame — refined Istrian-Mediterranean fish and a deep wine list, on a terrace looking across to St Nicholas island. The special-occasion table.

💡 Reserve a terrace table at sunset facing the island. For the experience without the splurge, ask about the fixed daily menu instead of à la carte.

Decumanus 2, old town · ~3 km

An atmospheric stone konoba off Decumanus with three cosy rooms and a vine-shaded garden — fresh Adriatic fish and live lobster, plus a strong Istrian wine list.

💡 Sit in the wine garden and confirm the per-kilo price before they cook a whole fish or live lobster.

Valamar Riviera, seafront · ~3 km

The most decorated kitchen actually inside Poreč — Michelin-Guide-listed contemporary Adriatic tasting menus on an elegant seafront terrace by the marina.

💡 Book the tasting menu several days ahead and request a terrace table at sunset; reservations for non-hotel-guests are essential in summer.

Decumanus, old town · ~3 km

The nightly ritual — a scoop of dense, natural homemade gelato strolling the old-town seafront. Aroma (36 flavours, almost all gluten-free) and Gelateria Fontana on Decumanus are the benchmarks.

💡 Go before dinner or after 21:00 to skip the 18:00–20:00 queue on the busy pedestrian street.

Špadići 15c · ~1 km / 10–12 min walk

The closest sit-down dinner to the apartments — honest wood-fired pizza, grilled fish and Istrian classics on a shaded terrace, a short walk from Špadići-Materada beach. No car needed.

💡 The handiest no-car dinner from Mali Maj — go before 19:30 in July/August or you'll wait for a terrace table.

Valamar Parentino, seafront · ~3 km / 8–10 min

Valamar's rental-and-tour hub at "kilometre zero" of the Parenzana — the 120+ km former narrow-gauge railway from Trieste to Poreč through vineyards, tunnels and hilltop towns. The biggest, newest fleet in the area.

💡 Don't ride the Parenzana there and back — go one-way to Motovun or Grožnjan and arrange a bike-and-rider transfer back. Book e-MTBs a day or two ahead in Jul/Aug.

boats depart Poreč harbour · ~3 km

A half-day wooden-boat cruise into the dramatic Lim fjord — an 11 km emerald sea-channel famous for oysters and mussels — usually paired with Vrsar, or a quick taxi-boat hop to St Nicholas island.

💡 Pick a boat that goes into the fjord (some 'panorama' trips only pass the mouth); a small wooden boat beats a party catamaran for young kids.

Laguna Galijot · ~4–5 km · ~09:00–19:00 May–Oct

A one-stop active centre in Galijot bay: tennis and table-tennis courts plus SUP, kayak, pedal-boat, aqua-tube and waterski rental by the hour.

💡 Book tennis early morning or after 17:00 — midday courts bake with little shade. Life jackets are mandatory and included.

Plava Laguna, near Hotel Galijot · ~4–5 km

An SSI/CMAS dive centre running discover-scuba try-dives for beginners plus boat excursions to wrecks and the Banjole caves — open daily April to October.

💡 First-timers: ask for the shallow shore-based discover-scuba, not a boat dive — calmer and cheaper. The Baron Gautsch wreck is certified-only.

Paladini, near Motovun · ~40–45 km / 45–55 min NE

Tramp the oak forests near Buzet behind trained truffle dogs with Istria's oldest truffle-hunting family, then a generous truffle tasting. The definitive inland experience.

💡 Book ahead — it's a small family operation, not walk-up. Autumn (white-truffle season) is the most exciting; wear closed shoes for the muddy forest.

Coronica: Koreniki, ~25–30 min N (by appointment)

Taste Istria's signature Malvazija and Teran at an acclaimed boutique winery like Coronica, or pick up award-winning EVOO and Festigia wines at Poreč's own Agrolaguna shop on the way into town.

💡 Reserve ahead — no walk-ins at Coronica — and bring a designated driver; flights are generous. Agrolaguna (Mate Vlašića 34) is the no-booking shortcut close to home.

Eufrazijeva 22, old town · ~3 km / 8 min

A 6th-century basilica glowing with gold Byzantine mosaics, plus a climbable bell tower for the best old-town-and-sea view in Poreč.

💡 Go late afternoon in Jul–Aug (open to 21:00) — low sun lights the gold mosaics and the tower view glows. Closed during services.

Materada beach · ~650–800 m / 5–10 min walk

The feet-in-the-water beach bar right on Materada — our home beach. Coffee and a swim by day, cocktails and a sunset drink as the sun drops over the sea. The easiest night out from the apartments.

💡 Come for golden hour — it's a stroll from the door, so no one has to drive. Stay for the after-swim drink rather than heading into town.

Zelena Laguna 1 · ~5–6 km / 12–15 min S (taxi/shuttle)

The legendary open-air superclub (since 1967) and the biggest name in Istrian nightlife — a huge dancefloor that has hosted Fatboy Slim and David Morales, plus the Positiva Summer Festival.

💡 It doesn't fill until after midnight — pre-game in the old town, head over late, and use the free shuttle / taxis. Door price lives in the Byblos app.

Pical beach, below Hotel Zagreb · ~3–4 km / 8 min

A feet-in-the-sand beach bar on Pical with weekend live bands and retro DJ sets — a relaxed, genuine-local sunset spot facing the old-town skyline.

💡 Time arrival for sunset — the west-facing terrace gets the full sunset with the old town silhouette. Open until ~2 AM.

Narodni trg 3a, old town · ~3 km · daily ~11:00–24:00

Cocktails atop a 1474 Venetian defence tower — niches where cannons once stood and a tiny rooftop terrace with the best harbour view in the old town.

💡 The rooftop has only a handful of tables — arrive 30–45 min before golden hour to claim a spot up top.

Eufrazijeva, old town · ~3 km

A cosy candle-lit old-town wine bar near the basilica pouring local Malvazija, Muškat and Refošk by the glass, with prosciutto-and-cheese platters on a quiet courtyard terrace.

💡 Ask for a Malvazija-vs-Teran comparison by the glass — a no-commitment way to taste Istrian wine without driving to a winery.

Rade Končara 4a, by the marina · ~3 km · May–Oct

A two-floor beach club by the marina that flips from lounge by day to DJ party by night, with a terrace opening straight onto the sea.

💡 Claim a sea-facing lounger in the afternoon and ride the transition from sunset lounge into the evening DJ set without paying for a late table.

south · ~12 km / 15 min drive

Istria's headline family attraction — a big open-air dinosaur park with life-size models, live shows, a mini-zoo, rides and playgrounds.

💡 Arrive after 15:00 for the cheaper Happy Hour and cooler trail; you still catch the 15:00 Pirate Show and 16:00 Show Jurassica.

south · ~5–6 km / 10 min drive

Istria's biggest waterpark — 17 attractions including 13 slides, a lazy river, a wave pool and a toddler zone. A guaranteed full-day win.

💡 Buy online ahead — frequently well below the €37.95 gate rate, and you skip the queue. 2026 season runs 29 May–13 Sep.

Nova Vas · ~8 km / 10–12 min NE

An easy guided 40-min walk through a lit limestone cave (meet the cave-dwelling "human fish"), plus a free playground, farm-animal yard and picnic area. The closest day trip.

💡 Bring a light layer — it's ~14°C inside. Pair it with the neighbouring Traktor Story vintage-tractor museum for an easy morning.

north · ~4 km / 8 min · daily 10:00–19:00

A proper 600 m outdoor karting circuit with karts for every age — from electric mini-karts for 3-year-olds to adult SuperKarts. Very close to home.

💡 The adult+child two-seater (€25) is the only way the really little ones get on the main track — the highlight for most families.

boats from the old-town harbour (riva) · ~3 km

A low-effort hit with little ones — peer down at the seabed on a glass-bottom cruise, or take the 5-minute taxi-boat across to St Nicholas island for a swim and an ice cream.

💡 Buy the Sv. Nikola return at the pier kiosk and keep the stub — boats run every 15–30 min until late, so you can stay for sunset.

boards in resort zones / centre · ~3 km

An open-sided road train looping the resort zones and the old town — stroller-friendly, toddler-pleasing transport with zero planning.

💡 Hop on at the marina down to Zelena Laguna's beaches and playgrounds instead of driving. Pay cash on board; doesn't run in rain.

south · ~35–38 km / 40 min (or seasonal tourist boat)

Istria's most photogenic town — a candy-coloured fishing port stacked under St Euphemia's Venetian bell tower, with cobbled lanes that beg to be wandered.

💡 Arrive before 10am or after 5pm — midday cruise crowds clog the lanes. Park at edge lots (e.g. Valdibora) and walk in.

south · ~55–60 km / 50–60 min

One of the world's best-preserved Roman amphitheatres, still hosting concerts, in a buzzing port city full of antiquity.

💡 Go early morning or a cooler evening (Jun–Aug open to 22:00) — almost no shade, and midday stone gets brutally hot. Check the concert calendar.

inland NE · ~28–30 km / 35–40 min

The "king" of Istria's hilltop towns — a medieval Venetian fortress ringed by truffle forest and vineyards above the Mirna valley. Pair it with a generous truffle lunch.

💡 Cars can't enter the top — park partway up and walk the last 10–15 min. Konoba Mondo just below the gate does excellent truffle dishes (reserve).

inland NE · ~28–30 km / 30–35 min

A tiny clifftop "town of artists and music" — 20+ galleries packed into a 14th-century Venetian village of ~160 people. Combine with Motovun.

💡 Visit in the morning for the best light and emptiest galleries; come back on a summer evening if there's a Jazz is Back! concert on.

south · ~15–20 km · boats from Poreč or Vrsar

Istria's "fjord" — an 11 km emerald sea-channel between forested cliffs, famous for oysters and mussels farmed in the brackish water. Drive to the head and eat them at the water, or take a boat.

💡 If sailing, take a morning departure — afternoon wind makes the open-sea legs choppy. Or just drive to Viking/Fjord and eat oysters without a boat.

south · ~9–10 km / 10–15 min

A sleepy pastel fishing town on a hill just south, with a Casanova past, easy access to Lim Bay and one of Istria's best archipelago sunsets from St Martin's church.

💡 Park by the marina and walk up the old town. Pair it with the Lim Bay boat trip or a half-dozen oysters at a waterside stall.