What makes the beach of San Polo in Bale one of the best seaside spots in Istria?

It is a great privilege for Croatian guests to be able to visit every beach for free. In summer, some of the most beautiful beaches are impossible to access or stay in due to overcrowding. The beautiful, pebbled beach of San Polo is a rare exception. 

From the parking lot to the beach on sunny days, you'll be amazed by the turquoise color of the sea, which is a result of the combined effect of the clean sea and the white sand in the bay. There is always shade under holm oak and pine trees on San Polo, and the most beautiful moments are the soothing sunsets that inspire you to stay on the beach late into the night and enjoy the starry sky.

The beach is located in the area of the special ornithological reserve Palud

The area surrounding this beach and the nearby camp is part of the special ornithological reserve Palud, which can be reached via a 10-minute walk through the forest. We ask that you take your garbage with you, be quiet, and protect the environment. Enjoy untouched nature by watching birds up close or with the proper equipment.

The beach offers plenty of amenities

Beautiful natural scenery is not the only advantage of this beach. A free aquapark is within walking distance of the coast, where children can have fun and meet new friends, while parents are always on the lookout.

Beach Bars Vita and Babbaloo Bar serve refreshments throughout the day, while a butterfly-shaped fountain playground is available for young children next door.

Near the beach in the shade, you can find San Pol restaurant which serves pizzas, pasta, grilled specialties, and fish.

Near the beach, blending into nature, is the Bale Aqua and Paleo Park, which features dinosaur-shaped swimming pools.

 
How do I reach San Polo beach?

The timetable for the free tourist train that departs from Bale can be found here.

You can reach the beach if you drive from Bale's roundabout by taking the exit for Camp Mon Perin and driving 5 kilometers. Turn left to Colone Beach / Paleo Park and tell the camp staff that you plan to park at San Polo Beach. You will be charged 30 kuna for a daily parking ticket and instructed to turn left after the ramp behind the reception and drive another 200 meters to the parking lot for San Polo Beach. Walking to the beach requires just 300 meters.

If you don't want to pay for parking, you can leave your car for free before the reception.

Biking and walking to the beach are both allowed.

Distance from Bale: 11 minutes driving (6.6 km)

Sea bathing water quality: excellent

Type of the beach - mainly: pebble

Type of the beach - minor part: sandy, stone slabs

Beach facilities: restaurant, coffee bar, shop, toilet, shower, children playground, massage, beach umbrella and chair rental, free tourist train, beach cinema

Sport facilities on the beach: beach volley court, free aquapark, spray park, diving centre, rent a bike, table tennis

Pets: allowed on one part of the beach

FKK: part of the beach

Beach lenght: 700 m

Beach reachability: By car, paved road, by bike, on foot, by boat

Parking: charged 30 kn

Address: Bale, Istria, Croatia

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