October the 3rd, 2025 – Istria is continuing to attract tourists during the post-season, with the peninsula’s picturesque hilltop towns drawing the crowds with no problem at all.

As Glas Istre/Voice of Istria writes, summer has well and truly drawn to a close and many people across the country are now rummaging through their closets looking for warmer (and probably somewhat dusty) jackets. Istria on the other hand is still doing very well in attracting tourists during the post-season – regardless of the fickle autumn weather, reports HRT.

In the beautiful Istrian settlement of Bale, tourists are enjoying the continued sunshine, comfortable level of warmth, untouched nature, picturesque old streets and the unique mix of authenticity and peace that only Croatia’s largest peninsula can offer. Istria has always done very well in attracting lovers of camping, and given that campers are true nature lovers, the peninsula is still full of them. They tend to enjoy doing it in all seasons and weather conditions. Bernard Remberg, a German visitor, is currently staying at Bale’s campsite for two weeks.

“We like it here. The weather is nice and it isn’t too warm. The campsite is excellent, and the prices are way more affordable than in the main summer season,” he said.

The campsite Bernard is staying at in Bale campsite has about a thousand guests and will remain open until the beginning of November.

“Compared to last year, stays here during the main season have decreased somewhat, but on the other hand, we’re extending the season. We’ve made significant investments in previous years, especially with the construction of the Wellness Centre. That has very clearly proven to be a good investment and we have 15 percent more overnight stays than last year,” emphasised Massimo Piutti, President of the Management Board of Mon Perin d.d.

Private renters across Istria are also more than satisfied with their ability to bring in tourists during the post-season. Well-equipped private houses, particularly ones with heated outdoor and indoor pools, have no problem remaining completely full for most of the year.

“Most guests who come here are kind people who want rest, relaxation and peace. That’s why they come here. Tourism requires a lot of time, effort and money, so we invest a lot every year,” emphasised Katarina Boškoska Stojanovski, the owner of a holiday home in Istria.

“We came here based on what some friends recommended. They were here three years ago and were simply delighted with Bale, so we rented a house here too,” said Marry, another satisfied guest from Germany.

While many tourists come to Bale for one-day trips, Istria is still full of foreign languages, motor homes and the sound of suitcases on the ancient cobbled streets during the post-season. As the leaves turn from green to red, orange and yellow, reflections across the peninsula is that this summer season served them well, and was even better than last summer.

“We’re gradually ending it in the plus, and a plus with which we’re satisfied. We’ve managed to record three thousand more arrivals and nine thousand more overnight stays than last year. If we take into account the increase in prices and the greater number of accommodation capacities, we can be very satisfied,” said Nensi Pereša, head of the Bale Tourist Board.

By the end of the year, they hope to achieve around 100 thousand overnight stays, which would be a little more than last year.


 


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