Tucked away in the southern tip of the Istrian peninsula, the city of Pula has an untainted natural scenery that makes it a postcard-perfect travel destination in Croatia. The sea-facing city is speckled with balmy beaches, lush vineyards and historic ruins.
Roman-inspired architecture dominates the skyline of this city, drawing many travellers towards its eventful ancient history. On your trip to Pula, you can explore the Pula Arena, a Roman amphitheatre resembling Rome’s Colosseum. Some of the other well-preserved monuments include the triumphal arch called Arch of the Sergii, the restored Pula Cathedral and the Temple of Augustus – dedicated to the first Roman emperor.
Waves of the Adriatic Sea sweep over the rocky and pebbly shores of this port city. When you visit Pula, set some time aside to enjoy sunbathing or cliff-jumping at Gortans Beach. A little further away from central Pula, are sun-drenched beaches in Stoja, where you can go for a refreshing swim at Cyclone Beach or snorkel in the clear waters of Valovine Beach.
The fertile land of Istria makes it a popular wine-growing region. You can set out on a wine tasting tour with visits to emerald green vineyards and family-run wineries, such as Vina Benazić and Medea Winery.
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Most popular time to visit | October–December |
Cheapest time to visit | January–March |
Local currency | € 10 = £8.58 |
Language | Croatian |
Average weekend price | £67 per night |
Average weekday price | £65 per night |
Typical stay | 4 nights |
Pula Arena
0.4 miles from city centre
pula is a fantastic place spoiled by the graffiti that...
10 April 2024
pula is a fantastic place spoiled by the graffiti that adorns allmost every wall ,still worth a visit ,if you go into pula square try nonnas for food mum and daughter owned ,monica the daughter is lovely .
Pula is such a cute little town, it has beautiful pedestrian...
1 November 2023
Pula is such a cute little town, it has beautiful pedestrian zone center you can explore, very charming, people very friendly, and nature close to Pula is breathtaking. We visited Pula during autumn and it was beautiful, there wasn't summer crowds, restaurants, bars all working. Nature in near Cape Kamenjak just insane beautiful. Asian restaurant Noy and ice cream in Aroma I definitely recommend.
We enjoyed Pula.
25 October 2023
We enjoyed Pula. There are boat trips (in season) which go round the nearby islands, having swim stops and dolphin watching opportunities. The roman ruins are amazing. Very easy to hop on a bus (2 euros) to go to the Lungomare promenade and stop off at beaches. The bus station has regular buses which go further afield. The cafes were nice. Overall a nice relaxed little town, perfect for a 2 or 3 night stay.
Pula City is a vibrant place, full of historic Roman &...
17 October 2023
Pula City is a vibrant place, full of historic Roman & other structures (Amphitheatre, Temple; various Town Gates; a Fort/Castle with underground tunnels etc), as well as many bars and restaurants, etc. And take your pick from the many excellent boat cruises in the harbour, or even book a coach trip to Rovinj, a beautiful town. But Pula also has a very industrial harbour, and there are no beaches or indeed places that we could see where you can swim from. Instead we stayed at Stoja, overlooking the sea, which was a truly unforgettable holiday, swimming off and walking round the rocks every day, as well as being able to pay €2pp to travel into Pula City when we wished.
Old town Pula is a wonderful place to visit.
24 September 2023
Old town Pula is a wonderful place to visit. The people are friendly and most speak English. Most things to do like restaurants, museums, historical sites, the harbor, and shops are an easy walk of a few blocks. The food was so good. I really miss the croissants and pastries available for breakfast daily. The fresh seafood and salads, risotto, and pizzas were delicious. If arriving by airplane, I recommend you ask your hotel to set up a pick up in advance. The going taxi rate is a ridiculous €60 for 7 kilometers from airport to old town. Travelers we met said their hotel set up the return to the airport for less than half that. We fell in love with charming Pula. You should definitely go
Great city!
21 September 2023
Great city! Many attractions from nature exploration to history and museums! The city is very wells accustomed to tourist so pretty much everyone spoke at least English (if not German or French). Great restaurants with a wide variety of sea food options and the most amazing Gelattos in town!
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