Mali Brijun Island

Mali Brijun is a small island in the Brijuni archipelago off the Istrian coast of Croatia and falls within the boundaries of Brijuni National Park. The Brijuni islands are a cluster of small islands known for their coastal scenery and protected natural and archaeological sites.

The island is typically visited as part of boat tours around the Brijuni group; there are no extensive visitor facilities on every minor island and access is controlled as part of the national park’s management. Sightseeing focuses on coastal walking, birdlife and sea views rather than developed attractions.

The wider Brijuni archipelago contains archaeological remains from prehistoric and Roman periods, and the islands have a long history of human use, although specific finds vary between islands. Mali Brijun contributes to the archipelago’s mosaic of natural and cultural heritage.

Mali Brijun lies off the Istrian coast near the town of Fažana and the city of Pula, in Croatia’s northern Adriatic Sea. Day trips to the islands depart from mainland harbours on the Istrian peninsula.

• Part of Brijuni National Park: Included in the Brijuni archipelago and administered as part of Brijuni National Park, visited mainly on organised boat tours from the Istrian coast.

Mali Brijun is reached by boat from Fažana (the nearest mainland port) or Pula. Organized tours to the Brijuni National Park depart Fažana regularly in summer; private charters are also available. Once on the islands, walking paths connect the main sites.

• If visiting the Brijuni archipelago, book tours in advance during summer months; day‑visits are limited to protect the national park.
• Look for the marked nature trails near the islet; they are the best way to see the small endemic flowers.
• Combine the trip with Fažana or Pula as departure points; Fažana is the closest harbor for small boat charters.