Valamar Istra - a 5 star campsite in Funtana
The best tourist experience on the Adriatic Sea. This is the promise made to holidaymakers by the Valamar Istra campsite. With such a variety of services and the impressive quality of its facilities, the entirety combined with one of the most magical locations, it is not difficult to believe that this promise is easily kept by this Funtana establishment, the leading seaside resort in Istria.
Modern and spacious accommodation for your holiday in Croatia
Located halfway between the holiday resorts of Poreč and Vrsar, on the western coastline of Istria, the Valamar Istra Resort occupies grounds of several dozen hectares forming a peninsula advancing into the Adriatic Sea in the village of Funtana and facing the minuscule but nevertheless heavenly island of Veli Školj…
Able to accommodate up to 2,500 people in the high season, this establishment proves to be one of the most incredible holiday resorts in Croatia. A top-of-the range campsite par excellence, it offers holidaymakers various forms of accommodation, ranging from the basic camping pitch to the most luxurious mobile home. The campsite is open throughout the entire year, so as to also offer excellent holiday resort conditions to those who do not wish to stay during the high season, thus avoiding the summer heat.
As regards pitches, the offering is made up of three types of plots. Although some are situated in the most peaceful area of the campsite, enjoying a superb view over the Adriatic Sea, others are located close to the family beach of Val Maro. These pitches thus benefit from an unrestricted view over the town of Vrsar and over the archipelago of islets which surround it. All of these pitches are shaded for the greatest delight of campers.
A campsite with a water park and wellness centre
Amongst the holiday accommodation on the Valamar Istra campsite, there are glamping tents, mobile homes, as well as luxury villas with a private swimming pool or Jacuzzi. The majority of these holiday rentals enjoy both a fantastic view over the sea and a natural and green setting. This thus enables their occupants to make the most of their accommodation so as to have a good rest and thoroughly relax in Funtana.
This accommodation offering, which is to say the least amazing, is complemented by quality services and facilities. For example, there are no less than 4 themed restaurants within this establishment. From Italian to Mediterranean cuisine taking in Istrian cuisine, the Valamar Istra offers traditional and delicious menus to enjoy to excess! In 2021, 2 new restaurants will open. Konoba Bokoon, which will offer an authentic and traditional cuisine typical of Istria, in the way of Croatian grandmothers who cooked over time, with simple but delicious dishes, accompanied by wines from local producers, and Mezzino Stree, which will be located in an Airstream retro lorry. This will offer delicious burgers, local beers, wraps and salads. You will also be able to savour a selection of snacks in the new Piazza Square!
Camping Valamar Istra enjoys an idyllic location close to lovely creeks and pebble beaches. However holidaymakers preferring to swim in a swimming pool, rather than in the Adriatic Sea, can head for the water park on this Croatian campsite. Equipped with 5 large heated pools, water slides and a children’s play paddling pool, nobody is impervious to its charms.
Amongst the numerous other quality services of this campsite, there is a wellness centre with a Jacuzzi, a relaxation area and a sauna. There is also a central area with a variety of shops and services. The campsite bar here takes the form of a modern lounge and holidaymakers can discover a wide range of drinks.
A multitude of entertainment and activities for all the family
This Croatian campsite organizes numerous activities and forms of entertainment for all the family, both in the daytime and the evening. Examples include aquaerobics, Nordic walking, yoga and various sports tournaments on the multi-sports ground, the V Sport Park. This allows you to play football, basketball, handball, mini-golf and badminton. Come the evening, everyone meets up for an open-air cinema visit or to go to concerts, dance shows, and circus and theatre performances.
The activity team organizes multiple creative activities and multilingual fun is on offer for all ages. In total, 3 mini-clubs are open on this Funtana campsite. Moreover, video games rooms and play areas are present on the campsite.
In the surrounding area, it is possible to visit the west coast of Istria and particularly the fishing village of Funtana or the picturesque town of Vrsar, by hiring bikes available at the Valamar Istra reception. For lovers of nautical sports, the Istrian coast enables trips out to do diving, sail catamarans, windsurfing, canoeing and jet-skiing. Lastly, to see the ballet of dolphins on the Adriatic Sea, the campsite has its own service for the hire of boats.