Cape Kamenjak is a protected headland of rocky coast, scrub and small coves a few kilometres beyond Premantura. Its rough tracks and limited shade require more preparation than a town beach. Check the protected area’s official site for current vehicle fees and access rules.
What it is like
The cape is several kilometres long, linked by gravel tracks between the coves, with no real facilities and little shade. The safari-themed beach bar sits in the scrub and is the one spot to buy a drink. You swim off rock and concrete into water that stays clear because the coast is undeveloped. It suits confident swimmers and people happy to carry their day with them.
Coves and snorkelling
The rocky coves can suit snorkelling when the sea is calm. Our snorkelling in Pula guide covers possible locations and safety basics. Bring swim shoes and watch for sea urchins around rocky entry points.
Dogs
Kamenjak is dog-friendly, and the official year-round dog beaches mean you are not restricted to a corner. Keep the dog on a lead near the cliff edges and the bar, and off the few managed picnic spots if asked. Our dog-friendly beaches guide lists the legal bays across the region.
A safety word
The jumping ledges are real and tempting, but the water depth changes with the swell and the rocks are sharp, so only jump where locals do and never after drinking. Wear shoes everywhere off the tracks, because sea urchins are common on the rock and a sting ends a day fast. Tell someone where you are going if you walk the far coves, because there is no phone signal everywhere and no lifeguard. The day trips from Pula guide covers Kamenjak alongside the other options, and our Pula boat tours guide covers seeing the cliffs from the water.
