Pula Airport 14 min
Aquarium Pula (19 min) Large educational aquarium in a 1886 Austro-Hungarian fort with Adriatic & Croatian species. Nesactium (22 min) Archaeological site with prehistoric, ancient Roman & early Christian remains, plus a small museum. Pula Arena (9 min) Huge Roman amphitheater with an underground exhibition about ancient olive oil & wine production. Temple of Augustus (10 min) Majestic temple dating from 2BC on former site of the Roman city's Forum, now a public square. Brijuni National Park (56 min) A scenic string of islands, reached by boat, with notable archaeological & cultural sites. Kamenjak (45 min) Tranquil nature reserve known for its clear water beaches, cliff diving & wide variety of orchids. Mali Brijun (8 min) Circular fort built in the late 1800s with underground rooms, also a venue for music festivals. Ambrela Beach (17 min) Small beach backed by forest, with white pebbles & shallow water, plus pedalo hire & restaurants. Seagull’s Rocks (19 min) Rocky bay known for its clear water, popular for cliff jumping, snorkeling & swimming in caves. Fortress Kaštel (12 min) French-style defensive fortress built by the Venetians in the 1600s, with views of the city & bay. Veruda (41 min) Covered in pine forest, this islet has a low, rocky coastline & is popular for camping & snorkeling. Pula Cathedral (9 min) Roman Catholic cathedral on the site of a collection of buildings from the 4th & 5th centuries. Veliki Brijun (56 min) Largest in an Adriatic island group, this lush spot features a park, ancient ruins, hotels & dining. Arch of the Sergii (13 min) Remains of an ancient Roman arch & onetime city gate, originally constructed in 29 BCE. |