Pula Airport 14 min
Ambrela Beach (5 min) Small beach backed by forest, with white pebbles & shallow water, plus pedalo hire & restaurants. Arch of the Sergii (16 min) Remains of an ancient Roman arch & onetime city gate, originally constructed in 29 BCE. Mali Brijun (18 min) Circular fort built in the late 1800s with underground rooms, also a venue for music festivals. Pula Arena (6 min) Huge Roman amphitheater with an underground exhibition about ancient olive oil & wine production. Fortress Kaštel (7 min) French-style defensive fortress built by the Venetians in the 1600s, with views of the city & bay. Brijuni National Park (2 hr 23) A scenic string of islands, reached by boat, with notable archaeological & cultural sites. Veruda (28 min) Covered in pine forest, this islet has a low, rocky coastline & is popular for camping & snorkeling. Veliki Brijun (2 hr 24) Largest in an Adriatic island group, this lush spot features a park, ancient ruins, hotels & dining. Temple of Augustus (18 min) Majestic temple dating from 2BC on former site of the Roman city's Forum, now a public square. Hawaii Beach (7 min) Pula Cathedral (4 min) Roman Catholic cathedral on the site of a collection of buildings from the 4th & 5th centuries. Aquarium Pula (7 min) Large educational aquarium in a 1886 Austro-Hungarian fort with Adriatic & Croatian species. Seagull’s Rocks (8 min) Rocky bay known for its clear water, popular for cliff jumping, snorkeling & swimming in caves. Kamenjak (39 min) Tranquil nature reserve known for its clear water beaches, cliff diving & wide variety of orchids. |