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Golden Cape (Zlatni rt/Punta corrente), Kurent Bay
and Montauro Cape are located around 1.5 km away
from the town-center, south of the ACI Marina and Lone
Bay.
The coast is mostly rocky. There are a few beaches covered
with small round stones, and Kurent Bay, the most visited
beach in this area, covered with gravel. Kurent Cape is on
the eastern side (see map). The beaches are rocky and the
access to the sea is not easy. At Kurent Cape you will also
find a pier where you can temporarily tie your boat and there
is also a small gravel-covered bay.
The restaurant is located at the very tip of Kurent Cape
in a stone building used by Count Huetterott as a stable
for his horses on his way to and from St.
Andrew's Island (The Red Island). There is a beautiful
view from the Cape.
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Kurent bay
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Moving on westward toward Kurent Bay you will come across
rocky beaches which, nevertheless, offer easy access to the
sea. The vegetation that grows along the coast at this area
provides shade during the whole morning. Kurent Bay is the
most visited bay in this coastal area. In 2001 it was covered
with gravel and it soon became the favorite place for many
tourists. Gravel is only one of the advantages of this beach.
Another advantage is the old ciniferous forest which provides
shade thoughout the day.
The closeness of the big meadow (regularly mowed and maintained)
is yet another advantage. It offers various sport and social
activities (soccer, volleyball, badminton, frisby etc.) which
can enrich your stay at the seaside. Unfortunately sporting
gear cannot be rented there as yet. You have to bring it
yourselves. There is also a snack bar in Kurent Bay. It offers
drinks, ice-cream and deck-chair rental service. Kurent Bay
also has public dressing cabins.
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Montauro cape
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Montauro cape - cave
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West of Kurent Bay there is a rocky coastal area with a
few nice, small bays covered with small round stones. These
bays are only a few neters wide but are very attractive since
suitable for small children.
After this we approach an old Venetian stone-pit at Montauro
Cape. The stone from this stone-pit still adorns many buildings
and houses in Venice this very day. Now the stone-pit is
mostly attractive to the fans of free climbing because it
offers many trodden paths and a beautiful view of the Rovinj
archipelago.
We would definitely recommend a walk along this part of
the beach - the beauty of nature will overwhelm you.
The beaches at Montauro Cape are not that attractive: high
and steep rocks make access to the sea very difficult. There
are only a few passages where it is possible to access the
sea. These beaches are usually frequented by naturists.
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Montauro cape - beach
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