Arena Indije Campsite

This campsite is well-located with direct access to the beach. We really liked the location. Electricity was available at the pitch, but water was not, even though this was stated in the description. Unfortunately, the staff responded somewhat reservedly to our mention of the missing water connection. The terrain is partially sloped, which can make it somewhat challenging to set up a caravan depending on the pitch. The sanitary facilities in our area consisted of two containers that could definitely use some refurbishment. It was a positive note that cleaning staff were regularly present to take care of cleanliness. Overall, a nicely situated place with great beach access, but there is potential for improvement in amenities and sanitary facilities.

We were initially at the premium spot right in the front. We were informed that the washrooms would be closed. So we moved. Found a nice new spot near the new wash house, everything was great... then we were informed again that the wash house would be closed starting from 12.09.23. Now there was the option to use a wash house at the very end of the spot, about 5 minutes away. The other one is also 5 minutes away. If you are in a hurry or not very good on foot, it is simply impossible. After consulting with the reception, we were told that the personnel costs are too high. No discount is offered either. It's a shame, the women at the reception were very nice, only the boss is not, apparently has to save....

A wonderful campsite for people who enjoy nature and tranquility! You camp on forest ground, there are huge pines, wonderful shade, and a rocky beach that easily leads into the sea with water shoes. A small supermarket, a restaurant, and another restaurant just outside. Highly recommended :-)

The campsite is large, but the surrounding area is also huge, so everything is well spread out. The infrastructure (sanitary facilities, etc.) is very generously designed. You rarely have to wait (for example, to take a shower). Everything was clean and well maintained. The management of the campsite is professional and the location is fantastic. In front of the gate, there is a good restaurant with reasonable prices (Restaurant Klaudia).

In mid-June 2023, we stayed at the CP Arena Indije in our motorhome on the superior pitch 204 (almost level, sufficiently large) with a direct sea view and about 150 m to the stone/rock beach. The beach was clean, and the water was absolutely clear. We used the nearby sanitary building No. 2, which is new and in excellent condition. Clean showers and toilets, a clean and well usable washing area, all of which were cleaned multiple times a day. However, there were also older sanitary buildings in other areas of the site and also very uneven pitches; the disposal of the chemical toilet was only possible in sanitary building 1. The staff of the campsite operator were nice and helpful, many spoke English. Throughout our stay, we had free, stable Wi-Fi. The bus stop in Banjole was about 2.5 km to the bus to Pula. The city with all its attractions is quite impressive. We also enjoyed the bike ride to the Kamenjak peninsula up to the cliff divers, but the bike paths along the coast and to Kamenjak are more suitable for mountain bikes than for regular trekking bikes. The hiking paths along the coast were sometimes just narrow and stony paths. At the campsite, there was a small shop for everyday items, but with steep prices. In the Bistro Claudia outside the campsite, there were good food and drinks at fair prices. Overall, we had 5 nice days there and were satisfied. It was annoying that there were too few and too far away power connections, so long cables had to be laid even over pathways.

Central sanitary building 1 in very poor condition, mold and dirt. New wash house completed, but not put into operation. Too few electrical boxes, long cables required, sometimes to be laid over access roads. The restaurant is very unkempt and not inviting. Almost no guests. Market rudimentary, open from 08:00 to 14:00. Beach very small, but natural. No beach showers. Nice pitches in the first and third rows. Very remote location, bicycle required.

We were here for the second time after 7 years on Indije. We were very disappointed. Unfortunately, it has aged significantly. Although a new washhouse was built, it was completely wrongly planned by the architect in every way. Very few showers and toilets. When it gets busy, many people are queuing. No children's area and chemical toilet. Absolutely not accessible for disabled people. Unfortunately, it was also very dirty, as a lot of sand and dirt was brought into the site due to the poorly constructed building... The cleaner worked until exhaustion. Only 1 chemical toilet, 1-2 children's washrooms all over the site. Furthermore, not much has been done in the past years. It is rotting more and more. Fruit and vegetable market no longer exists. Shops no longer there... Sports house very unappealing. Diving school also doesn't look nice! Overpriced supermarket. No fresh meat, fish, and little vegetables available. Very expensive. For example, Camembert 7 EUR... also Croatian goods. No security on site. There was a lot of theft. SUBs, paddles, mobile phones, fittings in the washrooms, etc... Very unmotivated staff... due to a strong storm, some areas were full of mud and dirt... No one asked about it... 3 inquiries for gravel filling... no reaction. Absolutely nothing to recommend for people with mobility impairments...!!! To the sea, very old stairs and railings.. Entry over stones... several people fell. Well, nature is nature... but the entry at the site is dangerous. Gravel beach also not accessible for disabled persons. Management planning impossible. Small tents stand on 100 sqm in the front rows and large caravans/RVs have to stand on uneven places. Playground more than dangerous. Old decayed swings, etc. 2 restaurants on site. Not recommended... You can already see it... few guests. Staff very unfriendly! Very uneven roads... the RV shakes a lot! At the garbage containers, some guests dispose of bulky waste (broken sun loungers, umbrellas, cabinets, etc.) management does nothing. I could easily continue writing.... It was not so nice. For us never again! CONCLUSION.... Rip-off and nothing is being done!

We arrived today. We had reserved a premium seat in the front row and when we arrived the seat was supposedly overbooked. A contact person who could have helped us won't be here until tomorrow. Now we are standing in another spot, unfortunately very uneven, even the best height adjustment doesn’t help here. By the way, spots in the front line do not necessarily have a sea view because the hedges are so high. We will never come back, that is already certain.