Why this campsite
✔️ Aquamar Waterpark Included: 10 heated pools, slides and pirate ship included in your stay.
✔️ Beachfront Peninsula Location: Direct sea access with 3 km of beaches for every taste.
✔️ Huge Maro Family Program: Professional kids clubs, theatre and teen lounge for all ages.
✔️ Restaurant Piazza Lifestyle: 8+ themed restaurants, bars and market with delivery service.
✔️ Happy Camp Comfort: Modern air-conditioned mobile homes with covered terraces near sea.
✔️ Sports Paradise Daily: V Sport Park, bike rental, tennis and watersports on site.
✔️ Between Porec and Novigrad: Ideal base for Istrian highlights and truffle towns.
✔️ Pet Friendly Zones: Special dog-friendly pitches and homes with dog beach nearby.
Notes
Types of Accommodations Available at the Campsite:
Happy Superior (area J) with half-covered wooden terrace and small electric grill;
Happy Superior (area J) with seaview with half-covered wooden terrace and small electric grill;
Happy Premium (area B) with half-covered wooden terrace and small electric grill;
Happy Premium (area J) with half-covered wooden terrace and small electric grill;
Happy Premium Suite (area J) with half-covered wooden terrace and small electric grill;
Happy Premium Suite (area J) with seaview with air conditioning (included), half-covered wooden terrace and small electric grill.
Included Services:
Supply of water, gas, and electricity.
1 parking space next to the mobile home.
Air conditioning included.
Blankets and pillows.
Tourist Tax.
Excluded Services:
Deposit: €100.00 in cash, to be paid at the arrival.
Final cleaning: we kindly ask you to leave the mobile home clean and tidy; otherwise €50.00 will be deducted from the deposit.
Optional Extra Services:
If you don’t want to bring everything from home, you can book the following services up to 7 days before arrival, with payment at the campsite:
Double bed linen set: €20.00 per set.
Single bed linen set: €15.00 per set.
Towel set: €10.00 per set (includes one shower towel and one face towel).
Baby cot (without mattress): €3.00 per day.
High chair: €3.00 per day.
Please note that blankets and pillows are already provided in every accommodation.
Check-in and Check-out
Upon arrival, you will find the Happy Camp Reception and the Park Managers ready to assist you with check-in, key collection, and any requests. The reception's opening hours will be visible at the main Happy Camp desk.
Check-in: available from 4:00 PM.
Check-out: by 10:00 AM.
Regulations:
For families and groups of friends wishing to book more than two mobile homes, we kindly ask you to contact us by email so we can check availability and confirm acceptance by the campsite.
We kindly invite young guests aged 18 to 25 to send us a request via email, allowing us to verify the possibility of admission by the campsite.
Minors are not allowed to stay alone and are only admitted if staying in the same mobile home with a parent or responsible adult, subject to prior request sent via email.
We are sorry, but your pets are not permitted in Happy Camp Accommodations at this campsite
Address: Lanterna 1, 52465 Tar, Croatia
Region: Istria, Istarska zupanija, between Porec and Novigrad
Coordinates: 45.29750 N, 13.58930 E
Size of campsite: 83 hectares
Number of accommodations: Approx 3,000 total units - 1,812 pitches (1,372 touring) plus approx 1,400 rental homes, villas, chalets and glamping tents, capacity 8,884 guests
Closest international airport: Pula Airport (PUY) - 55 km, Trieste Airport (TRS) - 130 km, Zagreb Airport (ZAG) - 260 km
Nearest fuel station: Petrol station Tar - 3.5 km
Nearest pharmacy: Pharmacy Tar - 3 km
Nearest hospital/clinic: Tourist clinic onsite, General Hospital Porec - 13 km
Nearest vet: Vet ambulanta Porec - 12 km
Distance from Paris: Approx 1,380 km
Distance from Berlin: Approx 1,130 km
Distance from Madrid: Approx 2,650 km
Distance from Rome: Approx 700 km
Distance from Utrecht: Approx 1,350 km
Distance from Calais: Approx 1,620 k
Closest international airport: Pula Airport (PUY) – approximately 65 km.
Alternative airports:
Trieste Airport (TRS) – approximately 105 km.
Rijeka Airport (RJK) – approximately 130 km.
Campsite area: approximately 83 hectares
Total accommodation units and pitches: approximately 3,000+ units
Transport
Bus stop
Train station
Pazin railway station – approximately 40 km.
Supermarket
Petrol station
Tar fuel station – approximately 4 km.
Pharmacy
Pharmacy in Tar – approximately 4 km.
Sights & attractions
Aquapark Istralandia - 18 km: Huge Adriatic aquapark with 20 slides and wave pool for thrill seekers.
Porec Old Town & Euphrasian Basilica - 13 km: UNESCO basilica, Venetian streets and boat trips galore.
Novigrad Fishing Town - 9 km: Charming harbour town with walls, ice cream and sunset promenade.
Motovun Hilltop Town - 45 km: Game of Thrones-like medieval town famous for truffles.
Rovinj & Lim Fjord Boat Trip - 38 km: Most romantic Istrian town with fjord cruise and dolphins.
Baredine Cave - 32 km: Spectacular stalactite cave with underground lake and tractor museum.
Dinopark Funtana - 10 km: Dinosaur adventure park with shows perfect for ages 3-10.
Groznjan Artists Village - 35 km: Hilltop art colony with galleries and music festivals.
Pula Arena & Aquarium - 65 km: Roman amphitheatre and Aquarium in Austro-Hungarian fortress.
Truffle Hunting in Livade - 40 km: Authentic Istrian truffle hunting experience with dogs.
What is Valamar Camping Lanterna?
Lanterna Valamar Camping is a 4-star family resort camping on an 83-hectare peninsula with 3 km of coastline in Croatia. It features premium stacaravans and lodges, the Aquamar Lanterna waterpark with 10 heated pools and waterslides, and extensive activities for children aged 0–17, teenagers, and adults.