Juricani suits couples and small families who want a quiet village base in the Umag area, in the far north-west of Istria. Homes are mostly modest in size, and only some have a pool.
Juricani is a village of around 400 people that is administratively part of Umag, Croatia's westernmost town. Our homes sit in the countryside around the village rather than on the waterfront. Umag itself is a small port with an old town, a marina and ten listed beaches, and it hosts the Croatia Open, a clay-court ATP tennis event, every year. Savudrija, about 9 km from the centre of Umag, has the oldest active lighthouse on the Adriatic and a beach right beside it. Most homes here are modest, for around four to six people, nearly two thirds with a garden and some with a pool or sauna. Evenings in the village are quiet, and for restaurants you drive into Umag.
Small port town and the westernmost in Croatia, with an old town, a marina and a tennis tradition.
About 9 km from Umag centre, with a 36 metre lighthouse and a beach 30 metres from it; favourable winds draw windsurfers.
The town lists ten beaches, among them Katoro, Kanegra and the main beach; check each one for surface and facilities before you go.
Pula airport is about an hour's drive away. A car is needed: Juricani is a small village, and Umag, Savudrija and the beaches are spread along the coast.
Umag has a Mediterranean climate, and the air at Savudrija is described as a mix of Mediterranean and alpine that keeps it from turning hot and humid. A music event, the Sea Star Festival, takes place each May, and the tennis tournament is held annually. Outside summer this is a quiet village, so check which Umag restaurants and sights are open before you travel.
Juricani is a small village that belongs to Umag, in the north-west corner of Istria. About 400 people live there, and its Italian name is Giurizzani di Materada. Umag town is the nearest place for shops, restaurants and the sea.
Not directly. Umag lists ten beaches, including Katoro and Kanegra, and Savudrija, about 9 km from the town centre, has another beside its lighthouse. Check how far each home is from the water before you book.
Yes. Umag hosts the Croatia Open, an annual ATP Tour event played on clay, and is known as Istria's sports centre because of its tennis. Plan accommodation early if you want to be there for the tournament.
Yes, if you like lighthouses and water sports. The 36 metre tower is the oldest active lighthouse on the Adriatic, a beach lies about 30 metres away, and favourable winds and mild currents suit windsurfing.
Pula, about an hour's drive away. From there, the road to the Umag area is straightforward, and a hire car is the easiest way to reach the villages and beaches once you arrive.
Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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