
City & resort
Bijeca Beach
Medulin, Istria · 🇭🇷 Croatia
Notable⚑ Blue FlagEurope
Istria is a coast of pebbles, so Medulin's long shallow sand bay is the peninsula's family favourite.
Open Bijeca Beach on the interactive map →- Sea temperature
- ~24°C in the warm season
- Water
- Warm, shallow and clear in a sheltered bay
- Sand
- A long, rare-for-Istria stretch of fine sand, shallow and gently shelving
- Swimming
- Very shallow and warm — you can wade far out; ideal for families
- Best time to visit
- Jun–Sep
- Setting
- Istria's best sand beach, curving along a sheltered bay at Medulin near the peninsula's southern tip
- Beach type
- City & resort
- Blue Flag
- Yes
- Region
- Europe
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Bijeca Beach: frequently asked questions
Where is Bijeca Beach?
Bijeca Beach is at Medulin, on the coast of Croatia.
What is the sea temperature at Bijeca Beach?
In the warm season the sea at Bijeca Beach reaches about 24°C. Warm, shallow and clear in a sheltered bay.
When is the best time to visit Bijeca Beach?
The best time to visit Bijeca Beach is Jun–Sep. Europe's beach season peaks in July and August, with June and September quieter and cheaper.
What kind of sand does Bijeca Beach have?
Bijeca Beach has a long, rare-for-Istria stretch of fine sand, shallow and gently shelving.
Is Bijeca Beach good for swimming?
Very shallow and warm — you can wade far out; ideal for families.
Does Bijeca Beach have Blue Flag status?
Yes — Bijeca Beach holds Blue Flag status, awarded for bathing-water quality, safety and facilities.
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