Lim Bay is a protected submerged karst valley about 12.8 km long, immediately south of Vrsar’s municipal area. Vrsar and its surroundings have marked cycling options that link the coast, forest landscapes, Lim Bay and inland Istria. Let the place set the pace. Spend enough time to read the geography — hill, harbour, coast or bay — before adding the next stop. The strongest experience usually comes from a short sequence of connected moments rather than one isolated photo stop.
Lim Bay is a protected submerged karst valley about 12.8 km long, immediately south of Vrsar’s municipal area.
Vrsar and its surroundings have marked cycling options that link the coast, forest landscapes, Lim Bay and inland Istria.
Vrsar’s historic centre climbs a coastal hill, so steep lanes and sea-facing viewpoints are part of the experience.
Length
12.8 km long.
Width
About 600 m at the mouth, 400 m in the middle and 200 m at the back.
Depth
About 32 m at the mouth, 30 m in the middle and 19 m at the back.
Protection status
Protected as a significant landscape since 1964 and as a special sea reserve since 1980.
Geology
A submerged karst river bed formed in Jurassic limestone.
Vrsar side
The northern shore is more Mediterranean in character and largely falls within Vrsar municipality.
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Key factual details on this page are checked against official destination sources. Seasonal services, opening hours and transport can change.
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