Val Maro Beach

Located on the Isabella Island, near the coastal town of Porec, in the Istria region of Croatia, Val Maro Beach - also known as Val Maro family Beach or Plaza Maro Porec​ - is a 50-meter-long beige sand beach with pebbles.  The beach is positioned within the Valamar Isabella Island Resort and has a spectacular backdrop of several oceanfront buildings, creating a picturesque setting along the Adriatic Sea.   The beach is divided into two sections: one is shaped like a sandy plateau with steps leading into the sea, and the other is shaped like a pool with a pebbly seabed and shallow access to the water.  Val Maro Beach has been awarded the Blue Flag certification due to its natural beauty, cleanliness, and water quality standards.  In addition, the beach promotes eco-friendly practices, ensuring cleanliness and sustainability.

Val Maro Beach has many other amenities, including seasonal lifeguards, restrooms, showers, changing cabins, shaded areas, a sunbed and parasol rental facility, deck chairs, private cabanas, beach towels, a beach equipment rental facility, trash cans, a children’s playground, beach bars, nearby upscale restaurants, and opulent hotels.

Val Maro Beach is a family-friendly beach that offers many fun activities, including swimming, sunbathing, beachcombing, snorkeling, diving, boating, paddleboarding, kayaking, and photography.  If you plan to go into the water, the beach is protected with breakwater and has a gentle slope into the sea, making it a safe area to swim.  The water near the beach is calm and shallow, which is ideal for canoes, kayaks, and small boats.  Snorkelers and divers may spot the diverse marine life that thrives in its clear waters, which offer a full spectrum of coral, tropical fish, and larger sea creatures.  It is worth noting that there is a small inflatable water park near the beach with slides and climbing walls.  The beach offers a mix of relaxation, natural beauty, and a touch of luxury, making it one of the most attractive beaches on the island, and there are many points near the beach known for taking Instagram-worthy photos.  Visitors can enjoy a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters, making it a year-round destination.  Dogs are not allowed on the beach, which is open from sunrise until sunset.

Val Maro Beach offers an access path for people with disabilities.

Getting to Val Maro Beach on Isabella Island is easy - you have to take a ferry or boat from Marina Porec to Isabella Island, which takes around 10 minutes to reach the island.  These boats typically run every half hour during peak season.  Once on Isabella Island, the beach is located at 52440, Otok Sv. Nikola, Porec, Croatia, near Val Maro Strand.

Val Maro Beach offers breathtaking sunset views, with the sun setting over the Adriatic Sea, painting the sky with vibrant hues.

There are many attractions near Val Maro Beach.  Porec is a historic and picturesque town known for its rich heritage, well-preserved Roman architecture, remnants of ancient Roman structures, medieval fortifications, churches, museums, promenades, and several restaurants and taverns offering traditional Istrian cuisine. In addition, Porec hosts various events throughout the year, such as street performances, music festivals, and local celebrations that offer a unique insight into Istrian culture.   Euphrasian Basilica is a 6th-century Byzantine-style cathedral and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site dedicated to the Virgin Mary. It features stunning golden mosaics depicting biblical scenes, intricate marble columns, a bell tower, an atrium, a baptistery, and a bishop's palace, showcasing early Byzantine architecture, making it one of the most significant religious sites in the region.  Porec Aquarium offers an interesting insight into the diverse marine life of the Adriatic Sea, including species of fish, crabs, groupers, sea horses, moray eels, starfish, and other marine species native to the region.  It also has displays of beautiful Adriatic corals and sea anemones.  The informative displays and well-maintained tanks offer a glimpse into the underwater world surrounding the Croatian coastline.  

The Porec Heritage Museum, positioned in a beautiful Baroque palace and featuring exhibits that showcase ancient artifacts, Roman statues, medieval art, and local crafts, offers an interesting insight into the region's culture and history. The museum’s collections span from prehistory through Roman and Venetian periods to modern times, with rooms dedicated to archaeology, ethnography, and fine arts.  If you are looking for another nearby attraction, Aquacolors Porec is one of the largest and most popular water parks in the region that features thrilling water slides, a lazy river, wave pools, and dedicated kids’ areas, making it ideal for visitors of all ages. The park offers many amenities, including snack bars, picnic areas, and sun loungers, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable day.

If you get hungry, there are many great restaurants near Val Maro Beach.  Oliva Grill is an upscale restaurant positioned right on the beach that serves amazing salads, seafood, meat, and poultry dishes.  Miramare by Fratelli Cerea is another upscale restaurant that serves salads, seafood, meat, and poultry dishes.  Momenti Restaurant is an upscale beachfront restaurant that serves delicious seafood.  Isola - Premium Buffet Restaurant serves delicious soups, salads, meat, seafood, and poultry dishes.  If you are looking for another good and affordable restaurant nearby, Restaurant Spinnaker serves incredible soups, salads, pizzas, pasta, seafood, and meat dishes.

If you are looking for a hotel near Val Maro Beach, there are many great options nearby.  If you are looking for an upscale hotel, the 5-Star Isabella Island Castle offers many amenities, including outdoor pools, a spa, a fitness center, hot tubs, a kids' playground, four bars, and five restaurants.  A more affordable hotel is the 4-Star Isabella Island Resort, Valamar Collection, which offers many amenities, including an indoor pool, a fitness center, a salon, a restaurant, and free WiFi.  Another moderately priced option is the 4-Star Isabella Island Villas, which has several amenities, including outdoor pools, a fitness center, a spa, bars, and restaurants.  A more reasonably priced option is the 3-Star Hotel Porec, which offers a few amenities, including a terrace and a restaurant.  If you are looking for another affordable hotel, San Eleuterio Guesthouse offers a few amenities, including a terrace and a restaurant.