Pula Airport 14 min
Aquarium Pula (5 min) Large educational aquarium in a 1886 Austro-Hungarian fort with Adriatic & Croatian species. Hawaii Beach (5 min) Veliki Brijun (2 hr 36) Largest in an Adriatic island group, this lush spot features a park, ancient ruins, hotels & dining. Pula Cathedral (6 min) Roman Catholic cathedral on the site of a collection of buildings from the 4th & 5th centuries. Ambrela Beach (3 min) Small beach backed by forest, with white pebbles & shallow water, plus pedalo hire & restaurants. Brijuni National Park (2 hr 35) A scenic string of islands, reached by boat, with notable archaeological & cultural sites. Kamenjak (37 min) Tranquil nature reserve known for its clear water beaches, cliff diving & wide variety of orchids. Temple of Augustus (5 min) Majestic temple dating from 2BC on former site of the Roman city's Forum, now a public square. Seagull’s Rocks (9 min) Rocky bay known for its clear water, popular for cliff jumping, snorkeling & swimming in caves. Fortress Kaštel (10 min) French-style defensive fortress built by the Venetians in the 1600s, with views of the city & bay. Pula Arena (9 min) Huge Roman amphitheater with an underground exhibition about ancient olive oil & wine production. Arch of the Sergii (11 min) Remains of an ancient Roman arch & onetime city gate, originally constructed in 29 BCE. Mali Brijun (20 min) Circular fort built in the late 1800s with underground rooms, also a venue for music festivals. Veruda (26 min) Covered in pine forest, this islet has a low, rocky coastline & is popular for camping & snorkeling. |