Svetica - technical and searchlights main entrance

Svetica - technical and searchlights main entrance is a military site, a bunker or fortification, often left over from the Yugoslav era.

What to know

Svetica - technical and searchlights main entrance stands in Istria, one of the six regions that make up the Croatia most visitors fall for. From the Adriatic shore to the karst mountains and the quiet inland valleys, this part of the country gives you something worth the detour.

Military sites may sit on restricted or private land. Obey every sign, never force entry, and check local advice before you go.

Practical info

• Entry: confirm entry fees and hours on the official site before you set out. They shift with the season, and some places shut altogether off-season.
• How to get there: Tap the map above for exact directions. In Croatian towns parking is usually signposted and paid, look for the blue P zones. If you are island hopping, leave buffer time for the ferries.

When to go

Svetica - technical and searchlights main entrance rewards a visit between May and October. The sweet spot is June or September, when the water is warm and the crowds thinner than in July and August. Come in winter and you find a quieter, cheaper country, at its most likeable inland.

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