Pula Airport
Pula Arena (1 hr 46) Huge Roman amphitheater with an underground exhibition about ancient olive oil & wine production. Brijuni National Park (12 min) A scenic string of islands, reached by boat, with notable archaeological & cultural sites. Veruda (2 hr 54) Covered in pine forest, this islet has a low, rocky coastline & is popular for camping & snorkeling. Veliki Brijun (14 min) Largest in an Adriatic island group, this lush spot features a park, ancient ruins, hotels & dining. Seagull’s Rocks (2 hr 41) Rocky bay known for its clear water, popular for cliff jumping, snorkeling & swimming in caves. Fortress Kaštel (1 hr 56) French-style defensive fortress built by the Venetians in the 1600s, with views of the city & bay. Pula Cathedral (1 hr 51) Roman Catholic cathedral on the site of a collection of buildings from the 4th & 5th centuries. Mali Brijun (1 hr 19) Circular fort built in the late 1800s with underground rooms, also a venue for music festivals. Temple of Augustus (1 hr 55) Majestic temple dating from 2BC on former site of the Roman city's Forum, now a public square. Safari Park, Brijuni (35 min) Safari and zoo Arch of the Sergii (1 hr 54) Remains of an ancient Roman arch & onetime city gate, originally constructed in 29 BCE. Ambrela Beach (2 hr 41) Small beach backed by forest, with white pebbles & shallow water, plus pedalo hire & restaurants. Aquarium Pula (2 hr 47) Large educational aquarium in a 1886 Austro-Hungarian fort with Adriatic & Croatian species. |