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Best beaches in Istria

The best beaches in Istria, on the coast of Croatia — 4 shores from Bijeca Beach to Rt Kamenjak, each with its water temperature, sand, best season and swimming. Ranked by fame and mapped on the interactive globe.

The warmest sea in Istria is ~26°C, at Mulini Beach, in season around Jun–Sep. Across its 4 beaches on Beachmap the sea averages ~25.3°C in the warm season.

When to visit beaches in Istria

Most of the 4 beaches listed in Istria are at their best June to September, with the season peaking in July. In the warm season the sea sits at about 25–26°C across the listed beaches.

Choosing a beach in Istria

For calm, family-friendly swimming, start with Bijeca Beach or Mulini Beach; for white sand head to Hawaii Beach (Havajke); and 2 of the 4 hold Blue Flag status.

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Beaches in Istria: frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit beaches in Istria?

How warm is the sea in Istria?

In the warm season the sea at the beaches listed in Istria sits at about 25–26°C.

Does Istria have Blue Flag beaches?

Are there white-sand beaches in Istria?

Yes — Hawaii Beach (Havajke) has white sand.

Which beach in Istria is best for families?

Bijeca Beach — calm and shallow, with no surf to worry about; Mulini Beach is a strong runner-up.