Istria County district, Croatia

Places to visit near Bale

Bale is a town in Istria County district, Croatia, home to about 890 people. Within 50 km by road there are 103 places to visit — 31 forts & heritage, 27 beaches & coast, 11 churches and 10 caves. The must-see places are Church of Holy Spirit (1 km), Fort Forno (8 km) and Monkodonja (9 km).

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Bale, Croatia
Bale, Istria County district, Croatia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bale at a glance

Location
Istria County district, Croatia
Population
about 890
Coordinates
45.0406° N, 13.7836° E
Places within 50 km
103 (50 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and caves

Top places to visit near Bale

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Bale: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Bale

61 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bale. The closest is Soardo-Bembo Palace (1 km); the best-known is Fort Forno (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Bale

42 beaches & coast within 100 km of Bale. The closest is Uvala Sveti Pavao (8 km); the best-known is City Palace (16 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Bale

28 churches within 100 km of Bale. The closest is Church of Holy Spirit (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Bale

21 caves within 100 km of Bale. The closest is Smokvina (5 km); the best-known is Romualdo Cave (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Bale

17 museums within 100 km of Bale. The closest is Park Kažuna (12 km); the best-known is Archaeological Museum of Istria (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Bale

15 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Bale. The closest is Kolona (8 km); the best-known is Crveni Otok (16 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Crveni Otok · river spot · Istria County · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Kolona · river spot · Istria County · ~8 km
  • Pisulj · river spot · Istria County · ~9 km
  • Porer · river spot · Istria County · ~10 km
  • Veštar · river spot · Istria County · ~10 km
  • Gustinja · river spot · Istria County · ~11 km

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A one-day trip from Bale

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 63 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bale
  2. 1 km Church of Holy Spirit · church, Istria County
  3. 13 km Crkva Svetog Blaža · church, Istria County
  4. 13 km Fort Forno · fort, Istria County
  5. 10 km Monkodonja · heritage site, Istria County
  6. 14 km Dvigrad · heritage site, Istria County
  7. 12 km Back to Bale

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How to reach Bale

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    Within 15 km of Bale

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bale by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3161Soardo-Bembo Palace (1 km)
    Beaches & coast2742Uvala Sveti Pavao (8 km)
    Churches1128Church of Holy Spirit (1 km)
    Caves1021Smokvina (5 km)
    Museums417Park Kažuna (12 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1115Kolona (8 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints413Mon Perin (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens210Aquarium Pula (29 km)
    Other attractions15Kažuni - 3 Dry Stone Houses (9 km)
    Waterfalls12Pazin Cave (31 km)
    Parks11Aquapark Istralandia (46 km)
    Treks01European Long Distance Path E6 - Part Slovenia (61 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Islamic Centre (74 km)

    Bale: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bale?

    Church of Holy Spirit (church, about 1 km), Fort Forno (fort, about 8 km), Monkodonja (heritage site, about 9 km), Dvigrad (heritage site, about 12 km), Crkva Svetog Blaža (church, about 13 km), Romualdo Cave (cave, about 13 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Bale?

    103 places on Spotwander: 31 forts & heritage, 27 beaches & coast, 11 churches, 10 caves, 4 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Bale?

    Soardo-Bembo Palace, about 1 km by road; Fort Paravia Istok (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Bale?

    Uvala Sveti Pavao, about 8 km by road; Uvala Lunga (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Bale?

    Church of Holy Spirit, about 1 km by road; Parish Church of Visitation of Blessed Virgin Mary to St. Elizabeth (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bale?

    Start in Bale, visit Church of Holy Spirit, then Crkva Svetog Blaža, then Fort Forno, then Monkodonja, then Dvigrad, and drive back — about 63 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bale?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and caves.

    Towns near Bale

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Bale’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Bale on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.