Pula Airport 14 min
Ambrela Beach (17 min) Small beach backed by forest, with white pebbles & shallow water, plus pedalo hire & restaurants. Fortress Kaštel (20 min) French-style defensive fortress built by the Venetians in the 1600s, with views of the city & bay. Temple of Augustus (16 min) Majestic temple dating from 2BC on former site of the Roman city's Forum, now a public square. Mali Brijun (27 min) Tiny, rocky islet home to an 1830s lighthouse, with accommodations available for short stays. Pula Arena (17 min) Huge Roman amphitheater with an underground exhibition about ancient olive oil & wine production. Kamenjak (32 min) Tranquil nature reserve known for its clear water beaches, cliff diving & wide variety of orchids. Hawaii Beach (19 min) Pula Cathedral (16 min) Roman Catholic cathedral on the site of a collection of buildings from the 4th & 5th centuries. Nesactium (23 min) Archaeological site with prehistoric, ancient Roman & early Christian remains, plus a small museum. Veruda (40 min) Covered in pine forest, this islet has a low, rocky coastline & is popular for camping & snorkeling. Veliki Brijun (3 hr 51) Largest in an Adriatic island group, this lush spot features a park, ancient ruins, hotels & dining. Arch of the Sergii (21 min) Remains of an ancient Roman arch & onetime city gate, originally constructed in 29 BCE. Seagull’s Rocks (23 min) Rocky bay known for its clear water, popular for cliff jumping, snorkeling & swimming in caves. Aquarium Pula (19 min) Large educational aquarium in a 1886 Austro-Hungarian fort with Adriatic & Croatian species. Brijuni National Park (3 hr 50) A scenic string of islands, reached by boat, with notable archaeological & cultural sites. |