Bale
offers rich regional architecture and particularities of the language
spoken by the older population make this place an attractive destination.
After part of the population had opted to belong to Italy after
the Second World War, some of the abandoned houses were turned into
holiday homes. At the same time, a tourist board was established
and the Kolone beach was finished, which started the development
of stationary tourism. Today, Bale is known as a quiet place offering
its visitors peace and quiet. The closest public beach is 8 km away.
Bale
is known for public feasts, the most popular being: Baljanska noc
(Bale Night; first Saturday in August), Velika Gospa (The Assumption
of Mary; 15th of August), as well as "Castrum Vallis"
- an art exhibition (in July and August). Especially developed is
hunting tourism, while entertainment is provided at the above mentioned
feasts, also known for Istrian specialities and wine.
Bale
is located within the south-western part of Istria,
15 km southeast of Rovinj; at an elevation of just 120m; it has
a population of under 1000. The language shows characteristics of
the Istrio-Romanian dialect. Chief occupations are farming (vine,
olives and wheat) and livestock breeding. The new part of the town
is located at the intersection of the main road Buje - Pula (M3,
E751) and the regional road Rovinj - Bale. |
