Kanegra is located 10 kilometres from Umag in the Istrian region of Croatia amidst beautiful green scenery and pebble beaches.
Where is Kanegra?
Kanegra is located 10 kilometres from Umag in the Istrian region of Croatia amidst beautiful green scenery and pebble beaches. With its pine forests and crystal clear waters Kanegra is renowned for its varying terrains and elements that form a truly unique location. The nearby city of Umag is famed for its yearly hosting of the Croatian ATP World Tour tennis tournament, which has heavily influenced the surrounding areas with sport being a popular pastime for many locals.
Things to do in Kanegra
With an excellent selection of cafes and restaurants to choose from, life in Kanegra is slow paced and relaxing. For those looking for more excitement should travel 10km to Umag where there is a fantastic old town and other historical sites dating back to the middle ages. Diving is also a popular activity here and the best of it can be found at Villa Tiola. For Apartments and Villas in Kanegra head to our Accommodations section..
Eating in Kanegra
Aside from the limited cafes and restaurants in Kanegra, the restaurants in Umag offer all the delights of the traditional Istrian cuisine as well as many Mediterranean and grilled specialities. Head to Rotisseries Val and Tavern Umag for a real taste of Croatia with traditional Istrian décor and authentic local delicacies.
Places to drink in Kanegra
Kanegra is home to Echo Festival in June and Kanegra Beach Festival in August but apart from that is fairly quiet in terms of nightlife. For a better offering head up to Umag for a vast selection of beach bars playing everything from dance music (Daylight Cocktail Bar) to rock & roll classics (American Bar).
Beaches in Kanegra
The main beach, Beach Kanegra, is situated in one of the most beautiful bays on the west coast of the Istrian peninsula. Surrounded by trees that provide plenty of shade, this beach is an ideal spot to spend all day. And with lots of secret beach locations along the coast it seems that Kanegra is only set to grow in popularity.