Plan a visit to Pula, Croatia

Pula is one of Istria's most authentic and complex cities. Unlike other Istrian destinations, Pula has a flourishing life apart from the tourist business. It's an important shipbuilding centre, an industry that dates back to the days when it was an important naval port under the Austro-Hungarian empire. Even the Romans liked Pula's position and made it their administrative headquarters. (See Pula on a map of Istria).Visitors may want to make Pula their headquarters for their Istrian holiday. (See recommended Istria itineraries)

The Lowdown

Pula's historical centre of town is mainly devoted to business, government and commerce. When the locals want to play they head to Verudela peninsula (only a few kilometres away). During the day they play on the beach and at night, they head to one of the restaurants or nightspots that are scattered across the peninsula. There's not a lot going on in the town centre unless there's an event at the amphitheatre. Most of the hotels in Pula are also on Verudela peninsula. Even though the bus system is excellent, the oddly bifurcated nature of life in Pula makes it helpful to have a car. Click here to check rates on car rentals in Pula.

What to See in Pula

The town centre is dotted with Roman ruins, the most impressive of which is the spectacular Roman amphitheatre.Try to catch an open-air performance there in the busy summer season. Note also the 1st century Triumphal Arch of Sergius. Artists and architects from Michelangelo to Robert Adam studied and sketched this exceptionally well-preserved monument. In the centre of town is the Roman Forum containing the Temple of Augustus. Read more about Pula Sights.

Pula Travel Planner

Where to Stay

What to See & Do

Transport

Eating & Drinking

Accommodation
Hotels, private accommodation, hostels and even a lighthouse: the choice is amazing.

Sights
Museums, galleries, and especially Roman ruins.

Getting to Pula

Restaurants
There's good eating in Pula.

Day Trips from Pula

Nightlife
Bars, pubs, dance and live music.

Pula festivals & events
There's a lot going on all year.

Getting Around Pula
Public transportation is easy and efficient.

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Beaches in Pula

If beach fever grabs you, head out to Verudela peninsula 2km south of the town centre where you'll find many rocky beaches. Pula beaches go in and out of fashion but Valkana Beach, Hawaii Beach, Kolumbarica Beach and sandy Debeljak Beach are usually the most popular with the locals.

The Brijuni Islands, off the coast of Pula makes a lovely day trip, easily arranged by one of Pula's many travel agencies.

Diving from Pula

The waters of Istria have a lot to interest scuba divers. Pula based Orca Diving offers a wealth of diving possibilities including wreck diving and boat diving. They are based at the Histria Hotel in Verudela.

Tourist Information in Pula

The Pula tourist office (tel 052-219 197) is at Forum 1 in the town centre and distributes many helpful brochures.

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