For seclusion, head out to the wild Rt Kamenjak on the Premantura Peninsula, 10km south of Pula. Istria’s southernmost point, this gorgeous, entirely uninhabited cape has lovely rolling hills, wild flowers (including 30 species of orchid), low Mediterranean shrubs, fruit trees and medicinal herbs, and around 30km of virgin beaches and coves.
It’s criss-crossed with a maze of gravel roads and paths, making it nice and easy to get around. The views to the island of Cres and the peaks of Velebit are extraordinary. Leave no trace – be sure to use the plastic bag and the eco-ashtray you get at the entrance for all your rubbish. Watch out for strong currents if swimming off the southern cape.
