Close to Italy, Slovenia, and Austria you will find Croatia’s largest peninsula – Istria. Istria is an ideal family friendly destination with amazing offers including family friendly accommodation, attractions and activities. An idyllic place to visit filled with wanders of gardens and coastal blue seas. Istria will make for a perfect trip with the kids. Keep reading on for a list of activities to do when visiting Istria with kids.
Activities for young children in Istria
- Dino park in Funtana
- Aquarium in Pula
- Escape castle Svetvinčenat
- Sanc Michael Medieval Theme Park
- Glavani Park
- Buggy family tours
- Semi submarines in Istria
- Beaches for families
- Aquaparks Istralandia and Aquacolors
Activities for older kids in Istria
Top 5 family attractions to visit when in Istria
- Istria’s adrenaline parks – adrenaline adventure park.
- Zip line through Pazin cave – for the brave ones and not the faint hearted.
- Morosini-Grimani castle – A secret about a knight that no one has been able to solve.
- Dino Park Funtana – a fun theme park offering workshops too.
- Tičan hill observatory– study the starry sky
Best beaches to visit when in Istria with kids
- Lanterna, Rabac
- Bijeca, Medulin
- Girandella, Rabac
- Sol Polynesia, Katoro settlement near Umag
- The Hawaiian Beach at the Verudela peninsula, Pula
Central Istria
Central Istria is also a hidden gem. You can visit Motovun, Grožnjan and Pazin with its zip-line, adrenaline park in Kringa and beautiful agricultural farms and natural attractions.
Family Friendly Istria Travel Guide
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