Medulin

Holidays in Medulin: sandy shores and active adventures

At the southern tip of Istria, around 10 kilometres from Pula, Medulin brings together relaxed beach days, outdoor adventures and the easy-going atmosphere of a former fishing village. Spend the morning on sandy Bijeca Beach, cycle towards the protected landscapes of Cape Kamenjak, explore Roman history at Vižula or set out by boat across the island-dotted bay. With family-friendly hotels, an adults-only escape and spacious resort apartments, Arena Hotels makes it easy to find a Medulin stay that suits you.

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A Medulin holiday for every traveller

Best for families

Medulin’s best-known sandy beach, Bijeca, and its relaxed waterfront make the town a natural choice for family holidays. Choose accommodation with swimming pools, children’s activities, sports facilities and convenient access to the sea.

Best for couples

Slow down beside the Adriatic with waterfront walks, quiet swimming spots and sunset views across Medulin Bay. For a peaceful couples-only holiday, TUI BLUE Medulin welcomes guests aged 16 and over.

Best for active holidays

Walking, cycling, kayaking, windsurfing and other water sports place the landscape at the heart of a Medulin holiday. Cape Kamenjak and the Medulin Archipelago offer protected coastline, secluded coves and numerous ways to explore on land or sea.

Choose your accommodation in Medulin

Park Plaza Belvedere Medulin

Families · Wellness · Sport

Stay close to Bijeca Beach with indoor and outdoor pools, wellness facilities and an extensive choice of sports. A versatile option for families, couples and active travellers.

Arena Hotel Holiday

Families · Beach · Children’s activities

A relaxed family hotel near Bijeca Beach, with a Mini Club and activities designed to make holidays with younger children easier and more enjoyable.

TUI BLUE Medulin

Couples · Adults only 16+ · All-inclusive

An adults-only hotel created for relaxing and active escapes, with all-inclusive dining, fitness, wellness and entertainment beside the Adriatic.

Ai Pini Resort

Families · Apartments · Self-catering

Spacious resort apartments close to the sea, offering additional privacy and the freedom of a self-catering holiday. A comfortable base for families and longer stays.

Arena Kažela Apartments

Apartments · Nature · Independent stays

Set in the greener Kažela area, these apartments combine space and independence with a coastal setting made for unhurried days outdoors.

Discover Medulin

Relax on Bijeca Beach

Bijeca is Medulin’s signature beach and one of the destination’s main family attractions. Its sandy shoreline, seaside facilities and proximity to the central hotel area make it an easy place to spend a full day by the sea.

Walk through history at Vižula

Vižula Archaeological Park occupies a peaceful peninsula close to the centre of Medulin. Follow its coastal promenade and discover traces of settlement spanning thousands of years, including the remains of an impressive Roman maritime villa.

Explore Cape Kamenjak

Reached through nearby Premantura, Cape Kamenjak reveals the wilder side of southern Istria. Explore its indented coastline, rocky coves and walking and cycling routes, or take to the water by kayak. Motor vehicles pay an entrance fee during the summer season, while access for pedestrians and cyclists is free.

Cruise through the Medulin Archipelago

Medulin Bay opens onto nine islands and islets. Local boat trips offer a different view of the coastline, often combining swimming stops with panoramas of Cape Kamenjak. The archipelago also includes Fenoliga, known for its preserved dinosaur footprints.

Medulin offers and events

Latest Medulin offers

Planning a summer holiday, a short escape or a longer stay by the sea? Explore current offers at participating Arena Hotels resort apartments and hotels. Available dates, savings and inclusions vary by property.

What’s on in Medulin

Summer concerts, waterfront evenings, food events and local celebrations bring additional energy to the Medulin Riviera. Check the current events calendar for confirmed dates and locations during your stay.

Getting to Medulin

Approximate journey times from central Medulin:

Pula: approximately 10 kilometres or 15 minutes by car

Pula Airport: approximately 13–15 kilometres or 15–20 minutes by car

Bijeca Beach: approximately 5–15 minutes on foot from the central Medulin hotel area

Cape Kamenjak: reached through Premantura; allow additional time for summer traffic and travel between individual coves

Distances vary according to your selected accommodation and current traffic conditions.

Looking for a campsite?

Arena Hotels is where you can compare and book hotels and resort apartments. If you are looking specifically for pitches, mobile homes or a complete camping holiday, including Arena Grand Kažela Campsite! Continue to the dedicated Arena Campsites website. Arena Kažela Apartments remain available here as resort-apartment accommodation.

Find your place by the sea

From sandy beach days and family activities to Roman heritage, island excursions and the wild coastline of Cape Kamenjak, Medulin gives every day a different rhythm. Choose your dates and find the Arena Hotels resort apartment or hotel that fits your holiday.