Photo of Menula beach with brown sand surface

Photo of Menula beach with turquoise pure water surface

5.4

Tolerable

Menula beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Menula beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Menula beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Buffet Tina is the closest place located 3300 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Menula beach?

There are 171 places to stay in the Menula beach area.The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5111765&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Ca' Flora</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1403927&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Apartment Mirna</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1387620&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Apartments with a parking space Punta kriza, Cres - 8082</a></li></ul>

Punta Križa, Croatia

#290 out of 315 in Primorje-Gorski Kotar

5.4

Tolerable

Free entrance Virgin beach Brown sand Sand bottom Fully waves protected Good for Kayaking

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Located outside the settlement

Punta Kriza • 3.2 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Buffet Tina

8.8 - Excellent 3.2km

Restaurant Tina Büfé

8.4 - Very good 3.2km

Cafe Caffe bar Bokinić

8.8 - Excellent 3.4km

Restaurant Fisch and steak restaurant Lučica

8 - Very good 3.5km

Restaurant Restaurant Pogana

9 - Excellent 3.5km

Restaurant Pizza by Luco

8 - Very good 3.5km

Restaurant ALTA MAREA BEACH RESTAURANT&BAR

9.2 - Excellent 3.7km

Tourist Attraction Uvala Vr

10 - Exceptional 2.1km

Tourist Attraction Gospodarsko - ladanjski kompleks obitelji Antoniazzo de Bocchina s kapelom sv. Antuna Opata

10 - Exceptional 3.2km

Tourist Attraction Uvala Baldarin

7 - Good 3.6km

Tourist Attraction Karibikstrand Punta Križa

10 - Exceptional 4.6km

Tourist Attraction Vela Straža

4 - Frustrating 7.6km

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About

Menula beach is located on the Adriatic Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 290th place out of 315 beaches in the Primorje-Gorski Kotar region 76.7 km away from its center, the city of Rijeka. It is one of the beaches of Punta Kriza settlement, just 3.2 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place.

It is a small bay with crystal turquoise water and brown sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, hikers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Menula beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sea kayaking.

8 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Vlaska beach, which has a rating of 6.

Menula beach (Primorje-Gorski Kotar) is located outside the Punta Kriza settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the coast of the Cres island and the correct question is not how to get to Menula beach, but what mode of transport can be used to get to it, because this part of the coast is inaccessible by land. The beach can only be reached by water and you have to rent a boat to get there.

Weather

history

+32 ^o C +20 ^o C

Air temperature

2.3 M/S

Wind

+26 ^o C

Water temperature

0.1 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Punta Kriza • 3.2 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Buffet Tina

8.8 - Excellent 3.2km

Restaurant Tina Büfé

8.4 - Very good 3.2km

Cafe Caffe bar Bokinić

8.8 - Excellent 3.4km

Restaurant Fisch and steak restaurant Lučica

8 - Very good 3.5km

Restaurant Restaurant Pogana

9 - Excellent 3.5km

Restaurant Pizza by Luco

8 - Very good 3.5km

Restaurant ALTA MAREA BEACH RESTAURANT&BAR

9.2 - Excellent 3.7km

Tourist Attraction Uvala Vr

10 - Exceptional 2.1km

Tourist Attraction Gospodarsko - ladanjski kompleks obitelji Antoniazzo de Bocchina s kapelom sv. Antuna Opata

10 - Exceptional 3.2km

Tourist Attraction Uvala Baldarin

7 - Good 3.6km

Tourist Attraction Karibikstrand Punta Križa

10 - Exceptional 4.6km

Tourist Attraction Vela Straža

4 - Frustrating 7.6km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

3.1km from the beach

7.4 Good

Studio Punta kriza 383a

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Punta Kriza • 320m from center

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3.1km from the beach

7.5 Very good

Studio Punta kriza 383b

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Punta Kriza • 320m from center

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Apartments with a parking space Punta kriza, Cres - 383

3.1km from the beach

7.7 Very good

Apartments with a parking space Punta kriza, Cres - 383

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Located at nearest locality

Punta Kriza • 320m from center

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Apartments with a parking space Punta kriza, Cres - 18644

3.3km from the beach

10 Exceptional

Apartments with a parking space Punta kriza, Cres - 18644

Entire Apartment

Nerezine • 170m from center

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Apartments with a parking space Punta kriza, Cres - 8082

3.4km from the beach

9.4 Excellent

Apartments with a parking space Punta kriza, Cres - 8082

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Punta Kriza • 220m from center

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10.8km from the beach

6.7 Good

Galboka Beach Apartment

Entire Apartment

Nerezine • 7.7km from center

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10.9km from the beach

8.6 Excellent

Holiday Home Delfar - LSJ100

Entire House

Nerezine • 7.8km from center

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10.9km from the beach

9.7 Exceptional

Apartment Vital Nerezine

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Nerezine • 7.8km from center

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10.9km from the beach

Apartment Nerezine 3451c

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Nerezine • 7.8km from center

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10.9km from the beach

10 Exceptional

Apartment Mirna

Entire Apartment

Nerezine • 7.8km from center

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10.9km from the beach

9.8 Exceptional

Ca' Flora

Entire House

Nerezine • 7.8km from center

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Mobile Homes Delta Marine at Campsite Rapoca

11km from the beach

9.2 Excellent

Mobile Homes Delta Marine at Campsite Rapoca

Holiday Park/Caravan Park

Nerezine • 7.9km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 5.8 (Pleasant)

There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at Menula beach. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.

In most cases, the question What to do on Menula beach implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.

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Nearest Beaches

910m 12 min walk

Vlaska beach Vlaska beach

6 Pleasant

1.2km 16 min walk

Lipanj beach Lipanj beach

5.8 Pleasant

1.2km 16 min walk

Lipanj III Lipanj III

5.8 Pleasant

1.3km 17 min walk

Uvala Meli Uvala Meli

5.9 Pleasant

1.4km 19 min walk

Lipanj II Lipanj II

5.6 Pleasant

2.7km

Belej beach III Belej beach III

5.6 Pleasant

3.4km

Baldarin beach Baldarin beach

5.9 Pleasant

3.9km

Belej beach II Belej beach II

5.6 Pleasant

Localities

Nearest

Punta Kriza • 3.2km

Main locality of province

Rijeka • 76.7km

Transport

Airport

LSZ • 13.8km

Bus Station

Nerezine Bus Station • 11.1km

Train Station

Rabac Slobode/Jadranska • 57.2km

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5.4 Tolerable

Zyrona

10 Exceptional

The tranquil beach was a solitary haven, with no other individuals in sight. The soft sand was a comforting cushion beneath my feet, and the gentle waves offered a peaceful escape. Although swimming opportunities were limited, the serene atmosphere was divine and rejuvenating.

1 year ago

Natalya Kovac.

10 Exceptional

The beach is truly magnificent, although it may be a bit challenging to reach. However, the effort is well worth it. The surrounding area is stunning, and the atmosphere is peaceful and relaxing. Overall, it is a fantastic place to visit and enjoy the beauty of nature.

1 year ago

Remy DUMONT

10 Exceptional

So nice

1 year ago

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Menula beach?

The coastline of Menula beach is covered with brown sand. It's relatively clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Menula beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Menula beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Menula beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Menula beach is fully protected from waves.

There are some boats in the bay.

Is the Menula beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Menula beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

What are the key audiences of Menula beach?

Menula beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Hiking adventurers

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Menula beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Menula beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Buffet Tina is the closest place located 3300 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Menula beach?

There are 171 places to stay in the Menula beach area.

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Menula beach from parking?

The Menula beach has no parking spot

Are there any attractions nearby Menula beach?

There are 4 attractions near Menula beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Uvala Vr located in 2.1 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Menula beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Menula beach is August. Its average value reaches 31°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 27°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 8°C and water 11°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Menula beach (Cres island) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Menula beach (Cres island) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.