Guidebook for Pula
Pula Hrvatska( the guide)
Pula offers a mixture of attractions for those interested in culture and history. Here you can see beautiful attractions like the Roman Amphitheatre, Ancient Cathedral, Old Town and the Temple of Augustus. Pula also offers fun family entertainment like the Aquarium with open tank with all kind of sea life. A great tourist asset is Pula’s 190 kilometre of coastline with crystal clear sea and beaches that suit everyone´s needs. If you would like to go for a short trip then Brijuni National Park is a great choose, located in an island close to Pula.
Konzum is the largest Croatian retail chain with a share of around 30% on the Croatian market. 450 m far away from the apartment
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Konzum
17 Ul. Rikarda Katalinića JeretovaKonzum is the largest Croatian retail chain with a share of around 30% on the Croatian market. 450 m far away from the apartment
Müller
11 Ciscuttijeva ul. Drugstore market, 1,7km far away from apartment.
DM
2 i 4 Trg kralja Tomislava Drugstore market. 550 m far away from apartment.
Max City
14A StojaShopping center 800m from the apartment.
Food Scene
Green market. 550 m far away from apartment.
Tržnica Veruda,
and Tržnica (Narodni Trg) 1.6 km far away from apartment.
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City Market
9 Narodni trg Green market. 550 m far away from apartment.
Tržnica Veruda,
and Tržnica (Narodni Trg) 1.6 km far away from apartment.
Sea food dishes from local fishermen"s offer. Scampi and calamari are fresh and very tasty,bread homemade ,service very very friendly. 8 minutes walk from the apartment by car 2minutes .
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Farabuto
15 Sisplac ul.Sea food dishes from local fishermen"s offer. Scampi and calamari are fresh and very tasty,bread homemade ,service very very friendly. 8 minutes walk from the apartment by car 2minutes .
The best wines to drink and buy right now. Near the apartment. 5 minutes walk from the apartment.
Kalavojna
The best wines to drink and buy right now. Near the apartment. 5 minutes walk from the apartment.
Local Istrian food, , Istrian traditional dishes.local specialities of fish dishes, scampi, truffies, octopus ect.
7 minutes walk from the apartment, by car 1 minutes
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RESTORAN STARI GRAD 2
3 Sisplac ul. Local Istrian food, , Istrian traditional dishes.local specialities of fish dishes, scampi, truffies, octopus ect.
7 minutes walk from the apartment, by car 1 minutes
The bistro pizzeria Caruso in Pula offers a wide choice of meat and fish dishes of Istrian cuisine and a wide range of pizza.
8 minutes walk from the apartment, by car 2 minutes
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Pizzeria Caruso
12 Gortanova ul.
The bistro pizzeria Caruso in Pula offers a wide choice of meat and fish dishes of Istrian cuisine and a wide range of pizza.
8 minutes walk from the apartment, by car 2 minutes
Very nice place with good location. The sea view and forest makes this place amazing. The food was really good and not expensive. I reccomend it. 750m from apartment, 9 minutes walk from the apartment, by car 2 minutes
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Valter Restaurant and Tennis - Restoran Pula
LungomareVery nice place with good location. The sea view and forest makes this place amazing. The food was really good and not expensive. I reccomend it. 750m from apartment, 9 minutes walk from the apartment, by car 2 minutes
Pula Hrvatska
Jewel of the verdant peninsula of Istria, Pula is the province’s largest city and forms a dramatic gateway to the seductive, crystalline waters of the Adriatic. Situated at the southernmost tip of the area, which has come to be known as ’the new Tuscany’ for its bright medieval hilltop towns and ancient ruins, Pula boasts a rich and varied cultural heritage. The city is bordered by national parks remarkable for their astounding unspoiled natural beauty and is celebrated for its wonderfully preserved Roman amphitheater and forum, which form a dramatic backdrop for leisurely strolls from the old town to the coast.
Adventure Park Pula is an exciting new adrenaline park that offers an outdoor activity and unique experience for those looking for a challenge.
Adventure Park Pula is situated in the woods at the very end of the well-known boardwalk Lungomare, The location is good close to beautiful beaches in Lungomare area . 13 minutes walk from the apartment by car 6 minutes
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Adventure Park Pula
Adventure Park Pula is an exciting new adrenaline park that offers an outdoor activity and unique experience for those looking for a challenge.
Adventure Park Pula is situated in the woods at the very end of the well-known boardwalk Lungomare, The location is good close to beautiful beaches in Lungomare area . 13 minutes walk from the apartment by car 6 minutes
Lungomare is a well-known boardwalk in Pula located between Beach Valkane and Soline Cove. It is 4 km long, and is settled inside the thick pine woods. There are three beaches connected to the boardwalk: Valkane, Gortan Cove and Valsaline (Mornar). Near the boardwalk there is a recreational path with exercise devices and tennis court. There are free parking spaces along the whole length of the boardwalk. During the day, Lungomare is filled with walkers and recreation lovers. We recommend the walk around the magnificent sunset . Lungomare is 500 m away from apartment.
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Lungomare
LungomareLungomare is a well-known boardwalk in Pula located between Beach Valkane and Soline Cove. It is 4 km long, and is settled inside the thick pine woods. There are three beaches connected to the boardwalk: Valkane, Gortan Cove and Valsaline (Mornar). Near the boardwalk there is a recreational path with exercise devices and tennis court. There are free parking spaces along the whole length of the boardwalk. During the day, Lungomare is filled with walkers and recreation lovers. We recommend the walk around the magnificent sunset . Lungomare is 500 m away from apartment.
Valkane is the most notable and most furnished beach in Pula. It is located in the beginning of Lungomare Boardwalk. Part of the beach is rocky and pebble and most part is made of concrete. One part is adapted to disabled persons with special ramps for entering the sea. There are two bars on the beach: Valkane bar and Šumi more, where you can enjoy in drinks next to the sea. At Valkane there is a playground for bocce and beach volleyball. Near the Sports Center Valkane there are several tennis courts, football field and Valter restaurant. Beach Valkane is awarded with a Blue Flag which is given to beaches with lots of facilities and crysta.500 m far away from apartment.
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Valkane
Valkane Valkane is the most notable and most furnished beach in Pula. It is located in the beginning of Lungomare Boardwalk. Part of the beach is rocky and pebble and most part is made of concrete. One part is adapted to disabled persons with special ramps for entering the sea. There are two bars on the beach: Valkane bar and Šumi more, where you can enjoy in drinks next to the sea. At Valkane there is a playground for bocce and beach volleyball. Near the Sports Center Valkane there are several tennis courts, football field and Valter restaurant. Beach Valkane is awarded with a Blue Flag which is given to beaches with lots of facilities and crysta.500 m far away from apartment.
Pula-Pola City Swimming pool
5 Veli JožeCity- pool 250 m from the apartment.
Jewel of the verdant peninsula of Istria, Pula is the province’s largest city and forms a dramatic gateway to the seductive, crystalline waters of the Adriatic. Situated at the southernmost tip of the area, which has come to be known as ’the new Tuscany’ for its bright medieval hilltop towns and ancient ruins, Pula boasts a rich and varied cultural heritage. The city is bordered by national parks remarkable for their astounding unspoiled natural beauty and is celebrated for its wonderfully preserved Roman amphitheater and forum, which form a dramatic backdrop for leisurely strolls from the old town to the coast.
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Pula
Jewel of the verdant peninsula of Istria, Pula is the province’s largest city and forms a dramatic gateway to the seductive, crystalline waters of the Adriatic. Situated at the southernmost tip of the area, which has come to be known as ’the new Tuscany’ for its bright medieval hilltop towns and ancient ruins, Pula boasts a rich and varied cultural heritage. The city is bordered by national parks remarkable for their astounding unspoiled natural beauty and is celebrated for its wonderfully preserved Roman amphitheater and forum, which form a dramatic backdrop for leisurely strolls from the old town to the coast.
Everything Else
Damaška Pharmacy
11 Ul. Ljudevita PosavskogThe pharmacy is 180m away from the apartment.
INA
10 Vodnjanska cesta Gas station 900 m away from apartment.
Pula Bus station Pula Bus station is located in neighborhood Šijana, on the place of former military base. Bus traffic has local, city, regional and international lines. Pula Bus station is located near the center of the city, couple of minutes of walk to the Arena. Modern station was built in the mid-90s. Old station was located in the very center near Fina, and it was built in 1930 by Bernardino Fabra, an Italian architect. It was a fine example of Italian rationalism architecture. Local company Pulapromet is in charge of local and intercity lines.
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Pula - Pola Bus station
1 Trg I istarske brigadePula Bus station Pula Bus station is located in neighborhood Šijana, on the place of former military base. Bus traffic has local, city, regional and international lines. Pula Bus station is located near the center of the city, couple of minutes of walk to the Arena. Modern station was built in the mid-90s. Old station was located in the very center near Fina, and it was built in 1930 by Bernardino Fabra, an Italian architect. It was a fine example of Italian rationalism architecture. Local company Pulapromet is in charge of local and intercity lines.
Getting Around
Pula Airport
Pula Airport is located 6 kilometers north of Pula in Ližnjan municipality. You can get to the Airport by shuttle bus, taxi or by car. If you go by car there is good traffic signalization.
The Airport was open for civil traffic in 1967, because of the development of tourism. In 1979 it had 455 000 passengers. Considering the size of the Air terminal and World standards of 100 passengers per m2 (in 1979 there were 112 passengers per m2 and in 1988, 130 passengers per m2) in 1989 a new Air terminal was opened with an area of 12 000 m2 together with parking with 100 parking places (8800 m2) and area for buses with 21 parking place (9300 m2). Area of the airport today is 236 h (wit
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Pula Airport
210 Valtursko poljePula Airport
Pula Airport is located 6 kilometers north of Pula in Ližnjan municipality. You can get to the Airport by shuttle bus, taxi or by car. If you go by car there is good traffic signalization.
The Airport was open for civil traffic in 1967, because of the development of tourism. In 1979 it had 455 000 passengers. Considering the size of the Air terminal and World standards of 100 passengers per m2 (in 1979 there were 112 passengers per m2 and in 1988, 130 passengers per m2) in 1989 a new Air terminal was opened with an area of 12 000 m2 together with parking with 100 parking places (8800 m2) and area for buses with 21 parking place (9300 m2). Area of the airport today is 236 h (wit
Parks & Nature
Seagull’s Rocks beach – “Galebove stijene” Pula
Seagull’s Rocks is located in Stoja, one of Pula’s neighborhoods, and is the most western beach in the city. The name was adopted because of many seagulls in that location. The beach is rocky with high cliffs which are suitable for jumping in the water. 2,1 km far away from apartment.
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Seagull’s Rocks
FiželaSeagull’s Rocks beach – “Galebove stijene” Pula
Seagull’s Rocks is located in Stoja, one of Pula’s neighborhoods, and is the most western beach in the city. The name was adopted because of many seagulls in that location. The beach is rocky with high cliffs which are suitable for jumping in the water. 2,1 km far away from apartment.
Valovine beach Pula
Valovine beach is located in the cove of the same name on the western side of Stoja Peninsula and Cape Valovine. Near the beach is one of the oldest Austrian forts (Ovina) which was formerly part of Pula’s defense system. Valovine used to be a camp which is no longer operational. The beach is rocky and pebble with one part covered in sand. Entrance is very shallow and suitable for families with kids and older persons. Camp Stoja is located nearby. There you can rent requisites for the beach and sport activities. At the central part there is a beach bar where you can enjoy in the beautiful sunset followed by a light breeze. 1,9 km far away from apartment.
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Valovine
ValovineValovine beach Pula
Valovine beach is located in the cove of the same name on the western side of Stoja Peninsula and Cape Valovine. Near the beach is one of the oldest Austrian forts (Ovina) which was formerly part of Pula’s defense system. Valovine used to be a camp which is no longer operational. The beach is rocky and pebble with one part covered in sand. Entrance is very shallow and suitable for families with kids and older persons. Camp Stoja is located nearby. There you can rent requisites for the beach and sport activities. At the central part there is a beach bar where you can enjoy in the beautiful sunset followed by a light breeze. 1,9 km far away from apartment.
Gortan Cove Beach Pula
Gortan Cove Beach is located in the cove of the same name. It is part of the well-known Pula boardwalk Lungomare. Surrounding area is rocky with the shades from the pine trees, while its central part is pebble. The beach is filled with stair-like plateaus and it has a very shallow entrance to the sea, which makes it perfect for families with kids and older persons. Gortan Cove Beach is very small, so it can be crowded during the summer. Above the beach is a monument to Vladimir Gortan, a hero, and a beach bar Pomidor where you can get refreshments. You can arrive to the beach by car walking. 5 minutes from apartment.
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Gortanova uvala
Gortan Cove Beach Pula
Gortan Cove Beach is located in the cove of the same name. It is part of the well-known Pula boardwalk Lungomare. Surrounding area is rocky with the shades from the pine trees, while its central part is pebble. The beach is filled with stair-like plateaus and it has a very shallow entrance to the sea, which makes it perfect for families with kids and older persons. Gortan Cove Beach is very small, so it can be crowded during the summer. Above the beach is a monument to Vladimir Gortan, a hero, and a beach bar Pomidor where you can get refreshments. You can arrive to the beach by car walking. 5 minutes from apartment.
Valsaline-Mornar Beach Pula
Valsaline-Mornar Beach is located in Saline Cove and marks an ending for well-known Pula boardwalk Lungomare. The beach is concrete and suitable for families with kids, older persons and young adults. Object “Mornar”, which is used for many sports activities such as: fitness, aerobics and other sports, is a part of the beach.Mornar Beach has its own free parking space.
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Valsaline
ValsalineValsaline-Mornar Beach Pula
Valsaline-Mornar Beach is located in Saline Cove and marks an ending for well-known Pula boardwalk Lungomare. The beach is concrete and suitable for families with kids, older persons and young adults. Object “Mornar”, which is used for many sports activities such as: fitness, aerobics and other sports, is a part of the beach.Mornar Beach has its own free parking space.
Drinks & Nightlife
Uliks bar Pula
Uliks is a famous caffe bar in Pula named after James Joyce book „Uliks“ (Ulysses) beacuse the writter lived in the building, back in 1904. Uliks bar is located near by the Triumphal Arch of Sergii in the old city center called – „Portarata“. 1.6 km far away from apartment
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Ulysses
1 Trg PortarataUliks bar Pula
Uliks is a famous caffe bar in Pula named after James Joyce book „Uliks“ (Ulysses) beacuse the writter lived in the building, back in 1904. Uliks bar is located near by the Triumphal Arch of Sergii in the old city center called – „Portarata“. 1.6 km far away from apartment
Bass is a laid back bar located 500m from the apartment .The bar performs nice rock and alternative music. The venue interior is filled with wooden details and Alan Ford comic posters. Cabahia bar is just across Bass bar.
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Caffe bar Bass
Bass is a laid back bar located 500m from the apartment .The bar performs nice rock and alternative music. The venue interior is filled with wooden details and Alan Ford comic posters. Cabahia bar is just across Bass bar.
Pomidor beach bar Pula
Pomidor beach bar is located on Pula Lungomare just above the famous Pula beach – Gortan cove beach. The beach bar offers a nice selection of cold and hot drinks. Enjoy the fantastic sunset view while drinking your favorite drink in Pomidor beach bar.
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Pomidor
Ulica Vladimira GortanaPomidor beach bar Pula
Pomidor beach bar is located on Pula Lungomare just above the famous Pula beach – Gortan cove beach. The beach bar offers a nice selection of cold and hot drinks. Enjoy the fantastic sunset view while drinking your favorite drink in Pomidor beach bar.
Šumi More Activa Beach bar Pula
Šumi more Active beach bar is located in Valkane cove. The characteristic of this beach bar is that is situated 1 meter from the sea. The venue offers cold and hot drinks and there is a children playground near the beach bar. Enjoy the fantastic sunset view while drinkining your favorite drink in Šumi more Activa beach bar.
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Sumi More
LungomareŠumi More Activa Beach bar Pula
Šumi more Active beach bar is located in Valkane cove. The characteristic of this beach bar is that is situated 1 meter from the sea. The venue offers cold and hot drinks and there is a children playground near the beach bar. Enjoy the fantastic sunset view while drinkining your favorite drink in Šumi more Activa beach bar.