Valkanela Village Plus

Valkanela, Croatia

★★★★ 4-star campsite

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  • Direct Blue Flag beach access
  • Expansive pool complex with pool bar
  • Beautiful bay setting
  • Luxury accommodation

Luxury bay camping with direct Blue Flag beach access and expansive pool complex.

Valkanela Village Plus is a luxury campsite in Istria, Croatia, offering direct access to a pristine Blue Flag beach set within a beautiful bay. The site features an expansive pool complex with pool bar, providing premium accommodation and facilities for families and couples seeking a Mediterranean getaway.

Life without a car

Car-free score: 4/10

Manageable without a car with a little planning. Shops, restaurants and Funtana are reachable on foot. A bicycle makes exploring the wider area easy.

Train station
Kanfanar
24.7km away
Nearest town
Funtana
19 min walk (1.4 km)
Cycling
Good option — cycle routes and quiet lanes nearby
Essentials nearby
Supermarket
12 min walk (0.9 km)
Bakery
9 min walk (0.7 km)
Restaurants
Available in Funtana
Pharmacy
12 min walk (0.9 km)

Getting here

Nearest station
Kanfanar (19km)
Nearest airport
Pula Airport (39km)

Map

Facilities

Swimming poolPool barBeach accessWiFi

About the area

Valkanela is part of Istria, a region with a complex history of Venetian, Austrian, and Italian rule. The area has been inhabited since Roman times and retains characteristics of traditional Istrian settlement patterns developed over centuries of Mediterranean influence. Istria was ruled by various powers including the Venetian Republic for nearly 400 years, the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and Italy before becoming part of Yugoslavia and then Croatia. This complex history has created a unique cultural blend reflected in its architecture, cuisine, and traditions.

Accommodation types

tentcaravanglamping

Available to book

Pitch Standard
Pitch Standard
Sleeps 6
From £30 / night
Book via Suncamp
Camping Valkanela
Camping Valkanela
Book via Camping and Co
Campsite Valkanela
Campsite Valkanela
Book via Eurocampings

Places to visit near Valkanela Village Plus

Euphrasian Basilica
Euphrasian Basilica
The Euphrasian Basilica in Poreč is one of Croatia's greatest early Christian landmarks. Dating back to the 6th century, the complex contains remarkable Byzantine mosaics, ancient architectural features and religious artwork.
7km away Find out more →
Monkodonja Hillfort
Monkodonja Hillfort
Monkodonja is a fascinating Bronze Age hillfort settlement near Rovinj. Built around 1800 BC, the site featured defensive walls, planned streets and organised housing.
15km away Find out more →
Pula Arena & Roman Pula
Pula Arena & Roman Pula
The city of Pula contains some of Croatia's finest Roman remains, with the spectacular Pula Arena as its centrepiece. Built during the 1st century AD, the amphitheatre remains one of the best-preserved Roman arenas anywhere in the world.
42km away Find out more →
Pula Arena
Pula Arena
Standing proudly in the coastal city of Pula, the Pula Arena is one of the world's best-preserved Roman amphitheatres. Built during the 1st century AD, the arena once hosted gladiatorial contests watched by thousands of spectators.
42km away Find out more →
Nesactium (Nezakcij)
Nesactium (Nezakcij)
Nesactium was the most important ancient settlement of the Histri people, the pre-Roman inhabitants of Istria. The city existed before Roman conquest and later became a Roman settlement with defensive walls, temples and public buildings.
49km away Find out more →

How to get to Valkanela Village Plus

From the airport
Pula Airport
From Pula Airport, walk to the airport bus stop, then take local Bus 23a to Pula Bus Station (about 18 minutes). From there, take FlixBus toward the Slovenian coast to Portoroz Central Bus Station (2 hours 45 minutes), then another FlixBus to Vrsar in Croatia (1 hour 45 minutes), and finally walk 21 minutes to reach Valkanela Village Plus. The entire journey takes approximately 12 hours 38 minutes.

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Nearest airports
Pula Airport
39km awayPUY
Train stations
Kanfanar
19km away · HŽ
Sveti Petar u Šumi
20km away · HŽ
Pazin
28km away · HŽ

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