Active vacation
Conquer the beautiful landscapes cycling or walking, play volleyball…
The stunning unspoiled nature surrounding Bale is a reason more to enjoy your active vacation – recommended not only by tourist agencies but medical workers too.
Bale really offers many possibilities for you to stay active on your vacation. Walk through trekking trails, soon to be olive oil roads. Go cycling and discover bicycletracks and beautiful landscapes. Enjoy amazing views at the sea and Brijuni islands and the scents of aromatic herbs, play beach volleyball by the sea…
In the most beautiful sports hall in the world run after balls, throw out stress and toxins accumulated during long days at work.
You can go horseback riding in Bale, play tennis or go bowling. You can also learn how to fish or sail. In the MMC “Ulika“ you can watch the birds and hear them sing. Try out fishing or hunting, too…
Bale and its unspoiled world want to please your every demand.
Cycling
Take off with a bicycle and enjoy sightseeing from a different perspective - the views at the sea and Brijuni islands. Have an active vacation and treat yourself with the particular smells of Mediterranean plants. There are four equally attractive cycling trails in the area of Bale; “Dinosaur footsteps” trail 19 kilometres long, “Roman paths” and “Butterfly” trails both 15.5 kilometres long and the somewhat shorter “Fontana” trail. You can head off for other cycling trails in the surroundings of Kanfanar, Rovinj or Svetvinčenat. Whichever trail you choose, you’ll surely enjoy.
Bike map for cyclists and families
MTB map
Roadbike map
231 - A hidden heritage
241 - Trail of 365 flavours
242 - A three thousand year history
243 - Two wheels and one hour
251 - Flavours of the Mediterranean
252 - Sleeping guards of the Roman emipre
Bowling
Like in many Mediterranean countries bowling is very popular in Istria, too. It is a traditional game played with a bowl weighting between 900 and 1200 grams. If you are interested in trying to play it, you can do it at the new bowling ground in the Colone camping site.
Diving
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced diver , our diving center and its professional staff will take you to some of the most popular diving destinations in the Adriatic sea. Rovinjs islands , Reefs , caves and numerous wrecks all that we have in our offer , which consists of more than 30 different diving destinations ! Discover with us the beauty of marine life of the National Park Brijuni or the secrets of the Adriatic ‘s most famous wreck , a passenger steamer Baron Gautsch , who for more than 100 years is situated on the sea floor near our campsite.
Fitness
If you'd like to spend your vacation exercising and staying fit, you'll find all the necessary equipment in the Bale sports hall.
Horseback riding
The ranch “Albachiara” can be found on the way from Bale to the Colone camping site. You can visit the ranch and go riding or just enjoy in the stunning nature and spend some time with these noble animals – horses.
Basketball
We all know what basketball is; a game in which 2 rival teams try to get as many points as possible by throwing the ball in the basket. But, basketball is a form of socializing, recreation and fun… There are several places for you to play basketball in Bale –at the playgrounds in the campsites Colone and San Polo as well as in the sports hall.
Hunting
The Bale hunting association was founded in 1952 and it has been taking care of the hunting ground since. If you want to take part in some of their competitions or go hunting, you can contact them with trust.
Soccer
Gather your team, take a ball and play at the playground of the “Laco novo” sports zone or behind the camping reception.
Football
They say football is the most important secondary thing in the world, millions of people play it. Gather your team and play at the new playgrounds of “Laco novo” sports zone.
Volleyball
The volleyball court at the sports hall in Bale gives you the opportunity to play volleyball while on vacation. The nets are ready and waiting.
Trail & trekking
Beach volleyball
Beach volleyball is the essential summer game. Whether you are in pair or in group, you can always try playing it at the courts by the beaches in the camping sites Colone and San Polo, while enjoying in the sun and its magical sunsets.
Bird watching
You can go bird watching throughout the entire year at the special ornithological reserve – Palud – just beside Bale. 219 bird species have been spotted on this wetland area. If you'd like to discover the magnificent bird world, bring a binocular and enjoy in the quietness as well as bird singing and flying. You can see the birds, as well, in the ornithological collection of the MMC “Ulika” – there are descriptions of every stuffed bird and recordings of their singing.
Handball
A good way to have some fun is by playing handball. There are two playgrounds on the Bale Riviera – in the sports zone and behind the receptions of the camps.
Fishing
A good way of having fun is spending the day in nature, by the sea and catching fish. The sports fishing club Colone will help you try a new thing during your vacation.
Sports hall
The sports hall in Bale is the most beautiful in the world and that is the reason you should go and see it. If you'd like to stay active throughout your vacation, this hall is the perfect place for you to exploit everything it offers – sauna, playgrounds…
Table tennis
You can test your coordination and concentration by playing table tennis in the sports hall or in camps. The most important thing isn't winning – it's having a good time.
Sailing school
If you'd wish to learn something on winds, waves or methods of anchoring then sailing school is the perfect choice for you. You might not become a professional skipper, but you'll enjoy in new challenges and the amazing sea.
Tennis
One of the most common recreational sports. There are several tennis courts in Bale, and the only thing you have to decide is whether you'll play in pairs or alone.
Zumba fitness
We recommend you try zumba dancing no matter if you're a dancer or not, man or woman… Zumba is available to everyone and eliminates all distinctions. You only have to follow the instructor who awaits you in the camps.