Guide No. 03 · Experiences

Beaches of Rovinj.

A practical guide to the swims around town — Mulini, Lone, Cuvi, Porton Biondi, Punta Corrente — and how far each one is from each NATKA property.

Why this matters

Rovinj's beaches are mostly rock, not sand. That's a feature, not a bug — the water is clear, the shelves shallow, and you swim straight off the limestone.

Each beach has its own character; the question is which one suits the day. This guide ranks them by what you actually want — quiet, deep, family-shallow, easy-walk, cocktail-bar, sunset.

The town beaches

Baluota

A flat-rock platform at the foot of the Old Town's western edge, with deep water for jumping in. Used by locals for an early-morning swim. No facilities to speak of — bring a towel. Best for confident swimmers who like deep water.

Mulini

A pebble beach on the south side of town, between the Old Town and the Hotel Lone. Easy entry, sun loungers and a beach bar in season, family-friendly. Reachable on foot from the Old Town in about fifteen minutes along a pleasant pine-shaded path.

Lone (Mulini area)

Adjacent to Mulini, slightly more upscale, with the eponymous hotel's facilities behind. Same easy entry, same family-friendly water.

Punta Corrente — Zlatni Rt

The forest park south of the Old Town is the best stretch of swimming on the peninsula. A signposted path runs along the coast for two or three kilometres, dropping into a series of coves:

Lone Bay

The first cove south of the hotels. Pebble + rock entry, deep clear water within a few metres. Trees right up to the water for shade.

Cuvi

Further south, popular with families and easier to access by car. Mostly concrete platforms and pebble.

Škaraba

A run of small coves between Cuvi and Punta Corrente proper. Quieter, more local, generally easier to find a spot than at Mulini.

The whole forest park is shaded by Aleppo pines and holm oaks. Take the path; the swimming improves the further you walk from the entrance.

Beaches further north

Porton Biondi

Long pebble beach north of the Old Town, with shallow entry and good facilities. Family-friendly. Easy walking from the bus station and parking available.

Sveti Andrija (Crveni Otok / Red Island)

A small island offshore, reached by water taxi from the Old Town harbour (regular sailings in season, ten minutes). Wooded, with several swimming spots ranging from rocks to small pebble bays. A good half-day trip on a hot day.

Which beach for what kind of swim?

You want…	Try
A quick local swim before breakfast	Baluota (Old Town edge)
Family-friendly with sun loungers	Mulini, Porton Biondi
Quiet shaded coves with deep water	Lone Bay, Škaraba (Punta Corrente)
A full day with a boat ride	Sveti Andrija (Red Island)
Easy access by car with parking	Cuvi, Porton Biondi

How far from your NATKA stay?

Beach	From Hotel Boutique Natka	From Bella Natka	From Villa Natka
Baluota	1.5 km	200 m	8 km
Mulini	2.1 km	1.7 km	8 km
Sveti Andrija (boat)	1.6 km to harbour + boat	5 min walk to harbour + boat	8 km to harbour + boat
Cuvi	1.7 km	2 km	9 km
Punta Corrente coves	2.1 km	1 km	9 km
Porton Biondi	2.6 km	1.8 km	7 km

Practical info

Before you head out.

Footwear: Reef shoes recommended — Rovinj's coast is rock, not sand.
Showers: Most beaches have rinse showers; not all have changing rooms.
Sun cover: Bring an umbrella — natural shade is limited.
Currents: Generally mild; check daily flag at lifeguarded beaches.
Family-friendly: Lone Bay and Cuvi have the easiest entries for small children.
Best sunset: Baluota or the Punta Corrente west-facing rocks.