Istria County district, Croatia

Places to visit near Galižana

Galižana is a town in Istria County district, Croatia, home to about 1,356 people. Within 50 km by road there are 137 places to visit — 48 forts & heritage, 27 beaches & coast, 11 churches and 22 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Fort Valmarin (4 km), Crkva Svetog Blaža (5 km) and Fort San Giorgio (7 km).

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Galižana at a glance

Location
Istria County district, Croatia
Population
about 1,356
Coordinates
44.9317° N, 13.8686° E
Places within 50 km
137 (49 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Galižana

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Galižana: 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 Galižana

74 forts & heritage within 100 km of Galižana. The closest is Fort Valmarin (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Galižana

44 beaches & coast within 100 km of Galižana. The closest is Rt Runci (7 km); the best-known is ACI Marina Pula (8 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Galižana

26 churches within 100 km of Galižana. The closest is Crkva Svetog Blaža (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Galižana

25 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Galižana. The closest is Kozada (8 km). Best time: september to february.

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Museums near Galižana

19 museums within 100 km of Galižana. The closest is Park Kažuna (6 km); the best-known is Archaeological Museum of Istria (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Galižana

12 caves within 100 km of Galižana. The closest is Šandalja (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Galižana

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 26 km on the road.

  1. Start in Galižana
  2. 4 km Fort Valmarin · fort, Istria County
  3. 3 km Fort San Giorgio · fort, Istria County
  4. 1 km Utvrda Monvidal · heritage site, Istria County
  5. 1 km Pula Amphitheatre · heritage site, Istria County
  6. 12 km Crkva Svetog Blaža · church, Istria County
  7. 5 km Back to Galižana

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How to reach Galižana

    All places near Galižana by distance

    Within 15 km of Galižana

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Galižana by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4874Fort Valmarin (4 km)
    Beaches & coast2744Rt Runci (7 km)
    Churches1126Crkva Svetog Blaža (5 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves2225Kozada (8 km)
    Museums619Park Kažuna (6 km)
    Caves712Šandalja (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints310Uvala Budava (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens38Brijuni Islands National Park (11 km)
    Other attractions46Borcima Narodnooslobodilačke Borbe I Žrtvama Fašizma 1941-1945 (8 km)
    Parks45Park Below the Arena (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Bakranjuša (10 km)
    Waterfalls11Pazin Cave (43 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Islamic Centre (77 km)
    Treks01European Long Distance Path E6 - Part Slovenia (78 km)

    Galižana: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Galižana?

    Fort Valmarin (fort, about 4 km), Crkva Svetog Blaža (church, about 5 km), Fort San Giorgio (fort, about 7 km), Utvrda Monvidal (heritage site, about 8 km), Pula Amphitheatre (heritage site, about 8 km), ACI Marina Pula (beach, about 8 km).

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

    137 places on Spotwander: 48 forts & heritage, 27 beaches & coast, 11 churches, 22 rivers, islands & mangroves, 6 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Galižana?

    Fort Valmarin, about 4 km by road; Fort San Giorgio (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Galižana?

    Rt Runci, about 7 km by road; ACI Marina Pula (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Galižana?

    Crkva Svetog Blaža, about 5 km by road; Saint Francis of Assisi Church (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Galižana?

    Start in Galižana, visit Fort Valmarin, then Fort San Giorgio, then Utvrda Monvidal, then Pula Amphitheatre, then Crkva Svetog Blaža, and drive back — about 26 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Galižana?

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

    Towns near Galižana

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