Budava Cove near Valtura

Budava Cove near Valtura is one of the last untouched coastlines in the peninsula, boasting nearly 18 kilometers of completely natural shoreline without hotels, campsites, or any settlements of any kind. If you have rented a holiday house in Valtura, you are just a kilometer away in a straight line from this Mediterranean oasis, as it has always been, and today such places are becoming increasingly rare and therefore more valuable. Since 2022, Budava Cove near Valtura has been awarded the Inheritura location label, which protects Mediterranean destinations from excessive and unsuitable exploitation. The cove area hides numerous points of interest. Here lies the last original holm oak forests in the Mediterranean. The forest stretches from Cape Munat srednji all the way to Budava Cove, covering a length of 17.5 kilometers. This is a completely unbuilt area where, within the protected 1237 hectares, there are many fascinating features that adorn the region. Alongside the holm oak, there are other strictly protected animal and plant species. Along the coast, you can find the coastal poppy, a strictly protected species. The sea here is crystal clear, except at the end of the deep Budava Cove, where the water is brackish. The old residents of Valtura claim that there used to be so many eels here that they could catch them with forks. This entire region is steeped in history. Ancient ruins and an ancient road that connected Nezakcij, the main center of Istria earliest inhabitants - the Histri, can be found here. Remains of prehistoric ceramics have also been discovered. If you visit Budava Cove near Valtura, please be conscientious and protect the natural and cultural treasures you encounter. Leave no trace behind, and take only unforgettable memories with you.