{"id":1654484,"date":"2026-10-26T15:22:48","date_gmt":"2026-10-26T14:22:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.toernfinder.de\/?p=1654484"},"modified":"2026-10-26T21:42:46","modified_gmt":"2026-10-26T20:42:46","slug":"marina-funtana-istria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.toernfinder.de\/en\/segelmagazin\/marina-funtana-istrien\/","title":{"rendered":"Marina Funtana in Istria: Arrival, Harbour Information and Destinations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Marina Funtana lies on the west coast of Istria in Croatia, in the centre of the small village of Funtana between Pore\u010d to the north and Vrsar to the south. Here you can read how to get to the marina from Pula Airport and by car, bus or train, where to park and shop, what weather to expect, which destinations you can reach on short hops and how skippers berth in the marina.<\/p>\n<h2>The essentials at a glance<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The nearest airport is Pula, about 50 kilometres away by road. Shuttle buses run from there to Funtana, and taxis and pre-booked transfers are available all year round.<\/li>\n<li>The marina has its own car park, air-conditioned sanitary facilities with showers and a laundry.<\/li>\n<li>You can get small items from the shop on site; do your main shopping in Vrsar or Pore\u010d.<\/li>\n<li>The bathing season runs from May to October. In summer the Maestral usually blows from the northwest; in the colder months the Bora and Jugo play a greater role.<\/li>\n<li>Pore\u010d, Vrsar, the Limski kanal and Rovinj lie less than 8 nautical miles away, ideal for relaxed day passages.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Marina Funtana: location and harbour at a glance<\/h2>\n<p>Marina Funtana is located in a small bay right by the village, about six kilometres south of Pore\u010d and just under three kilometres north of Vrsar. It was built in 2003 and belongs to the same operator as Marina Vrsar.<\/p>\n<p>In summer, Funtana thrives on tourism; campsites, hotels and beaches surround the village. Restaurants, shops and caf\u00e9s are within walking distance of the marina. Several small, uninhabited islands lie off the coast between Funtana and Vrsar.<\/p>\n<h2>Arriving at Marina Funtana for the start of your trip<\/h2>\n<p>The following sections accompany you from the airport to the pontoon. If you are joining as crew: which pontoon it is will be in your trip documents.<\/p>\n<h3>From Pula Airport to Funtana<\/h3>\n<p>Pula Airport is about 50 kilometres by road south of Funtana. Direct shuttle buses run from the airport to Pore\u010d and Funtana. The bus companies are listed with links to their websites on the <a href=\"https:\/\/rcl.myporec.com\/en\/your-trip\/1260\">arrival page of the Pore\u010d tourist board<\/a> . Taxis and pre-booked transfers are available all year round. If your crew is travelling together with luggage for a week, a taxi or transfer is often the most convenient option.<\/p>\n<p>Other airports within reach are Trieste, Rijeka, Ljubljana and Venice. From there you continue by hire car or bus; the journey takes correspondingly longer.<\/p>\n<h3>By car, bus, train or catamaran<\/h3>\n<p>By car you take the A9, which runs through the peninsula as the Istrian Y, to the Medaki exit and from there to the coast to Funtana.<\/p>\n<p>Long-distance buses connect Pore\u010d with Zagreb, Rijeka, Ljubljana, Trieste and Venice. From the bus station in Pore\u010d a taxi takes you to Funtana in a few minutes. The nearest railway station is in Pazin in the interior of Istria, with trains from Ljubljana. In summer there is also a catamaran service from Venice to Pore\u010d.<\/p>\n<h3>Parking<\/h3>\n<p>The marina has its own car park. In the village you may only park in designated areas; illegally parked cars may be towed.<\/p>\n<h3>Showers and sanitary facilities<\/h3>\n<p>The marina has air-conditioned sanitary facilities with showers and a laundry.<\/p>\n<h3>Shopping for the trip<\/h3>\n<p>For bread, drinks and small items the shop on the marina site is adequate. Further supermarkets are in the village, only a few minutes' walk from the marina. For a big shop before a week's trip you drive by car or taxi to the larger supermarkets in Vrsar or Pore\u010d.<\/p>\n<h3>Doctor, pharmacy and emergency services<\/h3>\n<p>The doctor's surgery in Funtana at Bernarda Borisia 2 holds surgeries on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12 noon to 1.30 pm. In the season there is also a private tourist clinic in the large campsite at Grgeti 35 in Funtana. Surgery hours vary by month, so phone ahead on +385 98 410 680.<\/p>\n<p>The pharmacy is at Istarska 37. In summer it is open daily from 8 am to 9 pm, in winter Monday to Friday from 8 am to 7 pm and Saturday from 8 am to 3 pm. Open around the clock is the Centar pharmacy in Pula, Giardini 14 (as at October 2026). The nearest hospital is Pula General Hospital at Santoriova 24A.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>112: general emergency number for all emergencies<\/li>\n<li>192: police<\/li>\n<li>193: fire brigade<\/li>\n<li>194: ambulance<\/li>\n<li>195: sea rescue, the coastguard coordination centre MRCC Rijeka; at sea you can also reach them on VHF channel 16<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What facilities does Marina Funtana have?<\/h2>\n<p>Marina Funtana is a small marina open all year round with 180 berths in the water and 40 ashore, all water berths with electricity and water. The key figures at a glance:<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Feature<\/th>\n<th>Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Position<\/td>\n<td>approx. 45\u00b0 10.7' N, 013\u00b0 35.8' E<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Operator<\/td>\n<td>Montraker d.o.o., Vrsar<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Berths<\/td>\n<td>180 in the water, 40 ashore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Water depth at the berths<\/td>\n<td>2.5 to 4.3 m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Mooring<\/td>\n<td>Mooring buoy at all water berths<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Electricity and water<\/td>\n<td>at all water berths<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>VHF channel<\/td>\n<td>17<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Harbour light<\/td>\n<td>green, at the head of the breakwater<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fuel station<\/td>\n<td>none, nearest in Marina Vrsar (around 2 nm)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Open<\/td>\n<td>year-round<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Contact<\/td>\n<td>Ribarska 11, 52452 Funtana, telephone +385 52 428 500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Besides reception, sanitary facilities and laundry there is a caf\u00e9-bistro on site, a small shop, a chandlery and a diving service, plus Wi-Fi and video surveillance. For work on the boat there is a technical service with a crane.<\/p>\n<h2>What winds blow off Funtana?<\/h2>\n<p>In summer off the west coast of Istria the Maestral usually blows, a pleasant wind from the northwest which freshens during the day from seaward. In the colder half of the year the Bora and Jugo play the larger role.<\/p>\n<p>The Bora blows cold and gusty from the northeast from the land onto the sea. Off Funtana it therefore comes offshore. The Jugo blows from the southeast from the open sea towards the coast and brings cloud and rain. Check the warnings in the sea area forecast before every passage, even if the morning looks calm.<\/p>\n<p>The west coast of Istria enjoys around 2,000 hours of sunshine per year, with bathing season from May to October. Averaged over the whole season, air temperature is around 12.5 degrees in spring, 23.4 degrees in summer and 15.6 degrees in autumn. When a strong Bora or Jugo is blowing, a day can turn into a harbour day. You can read more about Bora, Jugo and Maestral in our article on <a href=\"\/en\/sailing-magazine\/mediterranean-winds\/\">Good months for a trip through the region are April, May, September and October. The weather is mild, it's less crowded ashore and the midsummer heat is absent. You can read how the winds in Greece work in our article about<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>What sailing destinations lie near Funtana?<\/h2>\n<p>From Funtana you can reach the harbours of the Istrian west coast in short passages. The distances are rounded distances over water on the usual course; for precise planning the chart applies.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1654441\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1654441\" class=\"size-large wp-image-1654441\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toernfinder.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/funtana-inseln-adria-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Islands off the Istrian west coast\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toernfinder.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/funtana-inseln-adria-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.toernfinder.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/funtana-inseln-adria-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.toernfinder.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/funtana-inseln-adria-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toernfinder.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/funtana-inseln-adria-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.toernfinder.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/funtana-inseln-adria-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.toernfinder.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/funtana-inseln-adria.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1654441\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Islands off the Istrian west coast<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>Vrsar and the Limski kanal<\/h3>\n<p>Vrsar lies around 2 nautical miles to the south, with an old town on the hill above the harbour. Around 4 nautical miles to the south opens the Limski kanal, a flooded karst canyon over twelve kilometres long. It has been protected as a special marine reserve since 1980, and mussels and oysters are cultivated in the brackish water.<\/p>\n<h3>Pore\u010d and Rovinj<\/h3>\n<p>Pore\u010d lies around 3.5 nautical miles to the north, round the peninsulas of the Zelena laguna. Rovinj you reach after around 7 nautical miles to the south, past the entrance to the Limski kanal.<\/p>\n<h3>Further north and south<\/h3>\n<p>Novigrad lies around 9 nautical miles to the north, the Slovenian coast with Izola around 27 nautical miles. More on this in our <a href=\"\/en\/sailing-magazine\/marina-izola-slovenia\/\">Marina Izola harbour profile<\/a>. In the south of Istria we present the <a href=\"\/en\/sailing-magazine\/marina-veruda-pula\/\">Marina Veruda in Pula<\/a> .<\/p>\n<h2>What is there to do ashore in Funtana?<\/h2>\n<p>Funtana has a 17th-century castle, several old churches, springs by the sea and many beaches. Plenty for a day in port.<\/p>\n<h3>Parish church of St Bernard and Kastell Borisi<\/h3>\n<p>The parish church of St Bernard was built in 1621, and its 34-metre bell tower is the landmark you can see from the water. The church stands in the town centre, a few minutes' walk from the marina. On a hill stands the castle of the noble Borisi family from 1610, around which the town grew. It is a protected cultural monument, but is not open to the public inside.<\/p>\n<h3>Church of Our Lady of Mercy<\/h3>\n<p>On the walls of the small church at the northern entrance to the village, probably mediaeval at its core, you can see incised Venetian ships. Sailors left them as thanks for a safe homecoming or as a prayer for a safe voyage \u2014 a lovely destination for sailors.<\/p>\n<h3>The springs of Funtana<\/h3>\n<p>The village takes its name from the freshwater springs right by the sea \u2014 \"fontana\" means spring. They still supply drinking water today. As far back as Roman times, an aqueduct from here supplied a villa with thermal baths on the Zorna promontory in the Green Lagoon. Ships travelling along the west coast took on water there.<\/p>\n<h3>Beaches and cycle paths<\/h3>\n<p>Many beaches lie around Funtana: Bernardina beach about 700 metres from the village centre, Bijela uvala beach with a Blue Flag at the campsite of the same name. Signposted cycle tours start in the village, such as the easy 15.6-kilometre Kr\u010davela loop through the hinterland.<\/p>\n<h3>Excursion to Pore\u010d<\/h3>\n<p>In Pore\u010d, around six kilometres to the north, stands the Euphrasian Basilica. The episcopal complex of basilica, atrium, baptistery and bishop's palace has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997, and the mosaics in the apse are well preserved.<\/p>\n<h2>For skippers: berthing, formalities and sea weather in Marina Funtana<\/h2>\n<p>For the marina, use VHF channel 17. Channel 16 is the distress and calling channel, where you can also reach the maritime rescue coordination centre MRCC Rijeka.<\/p>\n<h3>Registration and Berthing<\/h3>\n<p>It is best to contact the marina in advance on VHF channel 17 or by telephone on +385 52 428 500 and ask about your berth. Berths can also be requested in advance; on the <a href=\"https:\/\/montraker.hr\/index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=164&amp;Itemid=373&amp;lang=en\">operator's website<\/a> you will find the current price list and an enquiry form.<\/p>\n<p>All water berths have a double mooring. You reverse onto the pontoon, hand over the stern lines and haul the mooring lines taut at the bow. Before entering, prepare fenders on both sides and long stern lines.<\/p>\n<p>After making fast, report to reception.<\/p>\n<h3>Approach<\/h3>\n<p>The safest approach to Funtana Bay is from the west. The village with its bell tower on the hill serves as a landmark, and the entrance is marked by a green light at the head of the breakwater.<\/p>\n<p>The bay has several hazards, so a careful look at the chart is worthwhile. On the north side lies the shoal Janjci. It is marked by a black isolated danger mark with two red bands and two black spheres as topmark. At the southern headland of the entrance, between the small island of Veli \u0161kolj and the coast, lies the shoal Funtana, also marked by a seamark. Around 200 metres west of the jetty there are also rocks and reefs.<\/p>\n<p>On your first visit it is best to arrive in daylight: the green harbour light does not carry far, and the shoals at the edge of the bay are difficult to assess at night.<\/p>\n<h3>Fuel, crane and dry berths<\/h3>\n<p>Marina Funtana has no fuel berth of its own. The nearest boat fuel station is in Marina Vrsar, around 2 nautical miles to the south, close to the berths.<\/p>\n<p>The 40 dry berths are suitable for boats that come out of the water outside the season.<\/p>\n<h3>What applies with a yacht under a foreign flag?<\/h3>\n<p>If you are arriving from a Schengen country such as Slovenia or Italy, there is no border control and you may call at any harbour. If you are arriving from a country outside the Schengen area, you first call at a harbour with a border crossing. In both cases you register with the harbour master's office and pay the fee for safety of navigation, which is calculated according to boat length and engine power and is valid for the whole calendar year. In addition there is tourist tax for everyone sleeping on board. Before leaving Croatia you have the crew list confirmed by the harbour master's office. The nearest branch of the harbour master's office is in Pore\u010d, telephone +385 52 431 663. An overview is provided by the <a href=\"https:\/\/nautickabrosura.htz.hr\/nautical-croatia-en\/information-for-boaters.html\">Croatian National Tourist Board website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Which sea area forecast applies in Funtana?<\/h3>\n<p>For Istria the sea area forecast from the Croatian meteorological service DHMZ for the northern Adriatic applies. You can read it on the weather service website, also <a href=\"https:\/\/meteo.hr\/prognoze_e.php?section=prognoze_specp&amp;param=jadran&amp;el=jadran_n\">in German<\/a>, or listen to it on VHF.<\/p>\n<p>The report begins with warnings, then follows the weather situation, the forecast for wind, sea state and visibility for twelve hours and an outlook for the following twelve hours. The coast radio station Rijeka Radio broadcasts weather reports and warning messages in English and Croatian at 05:30, 12:30, 19:30 and 00:30 UTC on VHF channels 04, 19, 20, 23, 24, 81 and 85, in summer two hours, in winter one hour later local time.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, VHF channel 73 broadcasts a continuous weather forecast for the west coast of Istria, also in German. It is updated morning, midday and evening and contains an overview, a short forecast for 24 hours and the barometric pressure.<\/p>\n<h2>Trips from Funtana on T\u00f6rnfinder<\/h2>\n<p>In October 2026 there are 27 trip dates on T\u00f6rnfinder over the next twelve months with departure or destination in Marina Funtana. Most start in October, May and June, typically with eight days on board. The trips come from two providers and are sailed on monohulls. All current dates can be found in the <a href=\"\/en\/sailing-trips\/\">trip overview<\/a>, offers throughout the country under <a href=\"\/en\/cabin-charter-croatia\/\">Sailing in Croatia<\/a> and trips in the whole sailing area under <a href=\"\/en\/cabin-charter-adriatic\/\">Sailing in the Adriatic<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<h3>How do I get from Pula Airport to Marina Funtana?<\/h3>\n<p>By shuttle bus from Pula Airport to Funtana, or by taxi or transfer over around 50 kilometres by road. With a hire car, take the A9 motorway to the Medaki exit.<\/p>\n<h3>Where do I park at the start of my trip in Marina Funtana?<\/h3>\n<p>In the marina's own car park.<\/p>\n<h3>Are there showers in Marina Funtana?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. The marina has air-conditioned sanitary facilities with showers, plus a laundry.<\/p>\n<h3>Is there a supermarket near Marina Funtana?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. A small shop is on the marina site, and more supermarkets are a few minutes' walk away in the village. Larger supermarkets can be found in Vrsar and Pore\u010d.<\/p>\n<h3>Where is Marina Funtana located?<\/h3>\n<p>Marina Funtana is located on the west coast of Istria in Croatia, in the village of Funtana between Pore\u010d and Vrsar. The address is Ribarska 11, 52452 Funtana.<\/p>\n<h3>Is there a fuel berth at Marina Funtana?<\/h3>\n<p>No. The nearest fuel berth is at Marina Vrsar, around 2 nautical miles to the south.<\/p>\n<h3>What VHF channel does Marina Funtana use?<\/h3>\n<p>The marina monitors VHF channel 17. 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