Camping Park Umag

“Beautiful, pristine and packed with fun.”

We recently returned from a family stay at Camping Park Umag. There were 6 of us in total, myself, my wife, three adult children, and a 13-year-old this was without a car, flying into Trieste and getting a transfer. For this trip, we booked a Eurocamp Premium mobile home, and the accommodation was… more

We recently returned from a family stay at Camping Park Umag. There were 6 of us in total, myself, my wife, three adult children, and a 13-year-old this was without a car, flying into Trieste and getting a transfer. For this trip, we booked a Eurocamp Premium mobile home, and the accommodation was absolutely great. It looked completely new, modern, and clean. The Eurocamp staff on-site were incredibly friendly and welcoming from the start. We did have a minor issue with the hot water and drainage during our stay, but the team sorted it out straight away without any hassle, which we really appreciated. As for the park itself, the camp is absolutely beautiful. It’s incredibly clean, well-maintained, and massive in scale. You get direct access to the beach, and the water is genuinely crystal clear. Just keep in mind the beach is all rock with no sand, so swim shoes are a must (you can pick them up here for around €10). There’s a fantastic buzz along the waterfront with plenty of activities like tennis and volleyball, plus various water sports available and the inflatable aqua park for an extra fee. Over at the Canova Bay and pool area, things are stunning. The pool bar is great, and the restaurant right by Canova Bay was very reasonably priced, had great friendly service, and featured lovely live music with stunning views. We were also fortunate enough to be there for the campsite's official "Camping Day" celebration, which was a fantastic evening of entertainment. The night kicked off with some great live music, followed by a brilliant fire show, and finished with a truly spectacular fireworks display. It was a brilliant highlight of the trip. However, being here as a family of six without a vehicle highlighted a few distinct drawbacks you need to prepare for. First, the on-site prices are very expensive. It seems since our last visit to Croatia, and since the introduction of the Euro, everything has gotten significantly more expensive generally. The two on-site supermarkets are basic; they have most of what you need, but the selection is limited and the prices for basic items are crazy. Approximate examples include €4 for Pringles, €5 for a tin of tuna, €3 for juice, a can of beer is around €2, and €8 for a box of ice cream. There are a number of bakery shops where a croissant is €2.25. There is nothing directly outside the camp either, and the couple of supermarkets further out carry similar price tags, around a 10 to 15-minute walk. While bike hire is available, the pricing is completely unreasonable. It’s €20 to €25 a day (from 10am to 7pm), and hiring bikes for a family of six for our stay was going to rack up €900, so it simply wasn’t an option for us. On top of that, you need to bring cash with you as well. Some shops and bars do not accept cards at all, and the on-site ATMs hit you with a hefty fee of around €6 per withdrawal, so bring some cash with you. If you want a sun lounger or umbrella by the pool, expect to pay a small daily charge of €4.50 and €4 respectively, though they have plenty of them and we were always able to secure them. The dining on-site is a bit of a mixed bag. No Name Street Food was expensive for what it actually was and just "okay." On the flip side, the restaurant in the center of the camp was very good and much better than expected, very reasonably priced, and served really tasty pizzas and pasta, fast food in area A was reasonable and the Laguna restaurant was very tasty. The Happy Drop cocktail bar has a lovely vibe, and Charlie’s Bar was another highlight, offering a great atmosphere and live music right on the shore. If you like an early morning walk like we do, be aware that almost nowhere opens for breakfast before 10am. The one great exception is the Netcaffe, which became our go-to for morning coffee, the staff here are lovely and it is very reasonable. There is also a brilliant little bar and shop beside the bakery in Area A that opens at 7am serving coffee. The staff there are incredibly friendly and accommodating, they’ll even put the GAA matches on the TV for you if you ask! A couple of minor infrastructure negatives to note: there is a noticeable lack of toilets. Some of the bars and restaurants don't even have their own restrooms, meaning you often face a bit of a walk just to find one. We also noticed a lack of security presence. It’s incredibly easy for non-guests to just walk into the camp. We were given paper sticky wristbands on arrival, but they fell off four out of six of us within days just from swimming. We noticed lots of people weren’t wearing them, and security never checked or asked anyone questions. One great tip if you want to explore on foot without a car: stay off the main road directly in front of the camp, as it has no footpath and isn't safe. Instead, walk along the waterfront towards Dajla, where you'll find a couple of wonderful, relaxing beach bars. In the opposite direction, you can walk through the campsite and take a small access road that leads straight into Lovrečica, which has some lovely restaurants and beach bars that offer great coffee with stunning views, this is well worth the walk. Ultimately, this is a great, fun, and beautiful campsite. The positives definitely outweigh any negatives, and we would absolutely come back. We just want to lay out the real costs so other families can prepare and budget accordingly!

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