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- Snorkeling the rocky coves — The water here is unusually clear and shallow around the jagged rocks, so you see schools of little Mediterranean fish, colourful sea anemones and interesting rock gardens within metres of shore. Bring reef shoes (pebbles and sharp rock) and a snorkel set; best in the late morning when the sun lights up the underwater features. Not a night activity.
- Paddle out to hidden inlets (kayak or SUP) — The peninsula has a chain of small, sheltered coves and mini-beaches that are hard to reach on foot. Renting a board or hiring a kayak for a few hours gets you private swim spots, sea caves and great photo angles of the coastline. Calm seas at midday are ideal; paddling at dusk is beautiful but do it only if you’re confident and have a light. This is my personal
- Snorkeling the rocky coves — The water here is unusually clear and shallow around the jagged rocks, so you see schools of little Mediterranean fish, colourful sea anemones and interesting rock gardens within metres of shore. Bring reef shoes (pebbles and sharp rock) and a snorkel set; best in the late morning when the sun lights up the underwater features. Not a night activity.
- Paddle out to hidden inlets (kayak or SUP) — The peninsula has a chain of small, sheltered coves and mini-beaches that are hard to reach on foot. Renting a board or hiring a kayak for a few hours gets you private swim spots, sea caves and great photo angles of the coastline. Calm seas at midday are ideal; paddling at dusk is beautiful but do it only if you’re confident and have a light. This is my personal favourite — quiet, exploratory and feels like you’ve discovered your own slice of coast.
- Cliff-hopping and natural diving ledges — Small cliffs and rocky ledges make for proper natural swim thrills here. Unlike crowded concrete platforms elsewhere, these jumps are into clear, deep water with visible underwater contours — so you can pick safe spots. Scope the depth first, check for currents, and go with someone. Strictly a daytime thing.
- Coastal strolls and sunset viewpoints — Short paths thread through pine and scrub to compact promontories with wide views over the Gulf of Trieste. The light at sunset turns the cliffs and sea into oranges and purples unlike the flat, tourist-beach sunsets — great for slow walks or a quiet beer on the rocks. After dark it’s peaceful for stargazing or a moonlit swim if conditions are calm.
- Rockside picnics, shore fishing and seaside foraging — The beach’s pebble shelves and little ledges are ideal for setting up a low-key picnic with locally bought seafood or bread and cheese. Bring a small line if you fish — shore fishing here can be rewarding (small fish and octopus in season). In summer, late-evening shore snacks and a calm night swim are lovely; keep noise down and pack out everything.
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Hi, I’m Johan (Netherlands 🇳🇱), the creator of TakeYourBackpack. Over the past 3 decades, I’ve backpacked through 90+ countries across six continents, gaining extensive experience with independent travel, long-term trips, and overland routes.