What to do and see in Brijuni National Park, Istria: The Best Things to do

This is the richest archeological site on the Brijuni, on an area greater than 1 hectare. It contains finds from the period of the Roman Republic and Empire, Late Antiquity, Eastern Goths, Byzantium, Carolingian period and Venice. Life in the castrum was last evidenced during the Venetians.

This villa is located on the western coast of Brijuni, along Verige Bay, and dates from the 1st century. It consisted of several buildings in different parts of the bay, used for various purposes. The parts of the villa were used until the 6th century. From the seaside this complex was bordered by the shore built of large stone blocks. Today they are about 1 m below sea level.

Along the coast of western Istria, Croatia, there are several groups of islands among which the largest is the Brijuni group of 14 islands. Brijuni NP are unique in offering sports and recreational activities to their visitors. From golf and tennis to kayaking, scuba diving and snorkeling, cycling or driving electric cars - everyone can find something to their taste... Stay in one of the popular hotels or villas of Veliki Brijun, and if you are only passing by, do not miss the delicious Mediterranean cuisine in one of the top restaurants. Treat yourself and your guests to unforgettable moments that you will remember forever, because weddings on Brijuni turn into a magical story. The Veliki Brijun excursion begins on the eastern side of the island, in the central Brijuni port, where you will find expert tourist guides available to you for any questions and additional information.

This museum honors the late Yugoslav Communist ruler Josip Tito. Josip Broz Tito na Brionima (“Josip Broz Tito on the Brijuni Islands”) photography exhibit showcases the activities of the Yugoslavian president on the island from his arrival on 20 June 1947 to his last visit on 29 August 1979. There are over 200 photographs on display grouped into 5 categories, covering his private and professional life on the island.

Playing golf on Brijuni is a unique feeling that provides absolute relaxation from everyday stress. With a wide natural beauty around you and the possibility of playing by the coast, fun is guaranteed. The subtle rippling of the sea surface and the rustling holm oak and Aleppo pine form a unique combination for achieving inner peace, so you can fully dedicate yourself to what you like - playing golf.

Forester and planner of all Brijuni promenades, designed small hills by clearing the old stone quarries that accumulated over the years (ever since classical times). That is how promenades appeared; they are protected from summer heat and sheltered from cold winds. They became popular places for guests of the health resort.

This is the best preserved belvedere on Kupelwieser's Brijuni. Belvederes represent a unique example of engineer architecture. They were made around 1900. at the ironworks in Witkowice, and used to be a dominant tourist attraction; today they're covered by trees. The second preserved belvedere is above Brijuni''s central beach, on Saluga hill.

This is a bronze tablet from 1905. in honor of Alojz Cufar, longtime director of Brijuni. It's been set up by the Kupelwieser family to express their gratitude for the major contribution in the development of the islands. It contains the inscription: "In grateful memory of the property director, loyal collaborator who contributed to the development of Brijuni 1894-1907 - the Kupelwieser family".