View across vineyards toward the medieval old town of Bale, Istria

Bale, a medieval Istrian town

Bale is a medieval town in Istria, a few kilometres from the sea and close to Rovinj, Pula, Fažana and Brijuni.

Park and stone houses in Bale, Istria

Bale, an ideal base for exploring Istria

House In Volo is in Bale, a medieval town in western Istria. San Polo beach is 6 km away, while Rovinj, Pula, Fažana and Brijuni are easy to reach for day trips.

Around Bale are taverns, olive groves and wineries. The old core is best explored on foot, through stone lanes and small squares, so the location suits guests looking for accommodation in Istria close to the sea but not directly on the coast.

6 kmSan Polo beach
Rovinjday trip north
Pulaarena and old town
Fažanadeparture point for Brijuni

Getting to Bale

Bale is easiest to reach by car. Guests arriving by air usually continue with a rental car or a pre-arranged transfer.

By car

Bale has good road connections with the rest of Istria, Rijeka, Zagreb, Slovenia and Italy. A car is also the most practical way to reach beaches, Rovinj, Pula, Fažana, wineries and olive groves.

By air

Pula Airport is the closest. Trieste, Venice, Treviso, Ljubljana and Zagreb are useful alternatives when their flight schedules are more convenient. The easiest onward journey to Bale is by car.

By train or bus

Istria can also be reached by train or bus, although the final journey to Bale requires a connection. A car is more practical for a stay that includes several day trips.

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