Places
Beach·Easy·Scenic·Popular
Baia di Sistiana, Trieste border
Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Baia di Sistiana near Trieste is the northernmost natural bay on the Italian Adriatic coast — a sheltered cove below the Karst limestone plateau. The water is clear. The bay is overlooked by a medieval castle on the cliff. The Rilke footpath above (Sentiero Rilke) was walked by the poet Rainer Maria Rilke who lived at Duino castle above. Dogs welcome on the beach.
Duration
1.5 hours
Distance
3 km
Elevation
+50 m
Best season
May – September
Highlights
- Northernmost natural bay on the Italian Adriatic
- Sentiero Rilke — the poet's walking path above the bay
- Karst plateau limestone above — sharpest landscape contrast
With your dog
Bay beach; dogs welcome.
