Bele Skale is a wild beach on the outskirts of Izola, where the town ends and the Strunjan Landscape Park begins: white limestone cliffs drop straight down into the water. There are no bars, showers, or lifeguards here—just the rocky shore and the sea.
If comfort and amenities—like lounge chairs, nearby bars, and a gentle slope into the water for children—are important to you, you’re better off choosing nearby San Simon. Bele Skale is for those who are willing to walk along a forest trail, climb down the rocks, and in return enjoy an uncrowded shore and a magnificent view of the sunset.
There are two routes, both unmarked and unfenced:
In the rain, the forest path becomes extremely slippery, so in bad weather it’s better to choose the other route or another beach.
Water, footwear suitable for rocky terrain (seaweed and rocks are slippery), and a beach umbrella or tent—there’s almost no shade on the beach.
Be sure to take your trash with you: there are no trash cans here, as this is a protected natural area.
No, and it’s good to know this in advance. The beach is located within the Strunjan Landscape Park, so there is no infrastructure provided here. Be sure to bring water, a beach umbrella, and anything else you might need—the nearest place to buy supplies is in Izola.
There are two options. The first is the parking lot at the Belvedere Hotel, from which a path leads through the forest straight to the beach. The second option is the “Pod Belvederjem” parking lot, from which you descend to the sea and continue to the left along the rocks. Both paths are unpaved, unmarked, and lack safety railings.
The path from Belvedere leads through the woods and becomes very slippery and potentially dangerous in the rain. In wet weather, it’s better to choose another beach or postpone your visit.
Most likely not, as the path to the beach is quite challenging.
It’s a wild beach. There are no official rules on a wild beach.
There are no lounge chairs or crowds here—just rocks, woods, and the open sea. This is a place for those seeking peace and nature, not amenities. If you’re looking for the comforts of lounge chairs and a bar, the town beach is a better choice.