Pula

Pula

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About Pula

Take a trip to the far side of the Adriatic and discover the beating heart of ancient Croatia

With sun-kissed beaches, stone-built towns and picturesque fishing villages, it’s as unspoilt, diverse and inviting as you could wish for. With powerful Italian influences (you’ll still hear it widely spoken) it often feels like this former Yugoslav republic should be on the other side of the sea.

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Hotels in Pula

As the largest city on the Istria Peninsula – and offering a wealth of Roman ruins to boot – Pula draws its fair share of international visitors. Culture-minded tourists tend to focus their attention on the remarkably well preserved amphitheatre, and the three-star Hotel Galija (Epulonova 3) enjoys a central location in Pula itself, making it a good bet for city-breakers. Meanwhile, sunseekers are drawn by the area’s pleasant climate and coastal scenery, which means the 422-room Park Plaza Verudela Pula (Verudela 11) holds appeal – it’s a large family-friendly resort situated on the seafront. Striking a balance between the two is the charming Oasi Boutique Hotel (Pješčana uvala X-12a), with just nine rooms.

Shopping in Pula

Istria is famous for many things, particularly its herbal oils and truffles, so picking up gifts or souvenirs in Pula is generally straightforward. The City Farmers’ Market (Narodni trg 9), housed in an attractive structure, has been part of Pula life for well over a century and remains a treasure trove of fresh produce and craft stalls. Elsewhere, the streets of Sergijevaca and Kandlerova are busy shopping thoroughfares – good for clothes, jewellery and design boutiques – while specialist stores include Aromatica (Laginjina 4), specialising in soaps and essential oils, and Zigante Tartufi (Smareglina 7), selling truffle-based goods.

Food & Drink in Pula

It’s easy to eat well in Istria. The plaudits hang heavy at Konoba Batelina (Čimulje 25), sitting a little way out of town but recently named the best restaurant in Istria. It’s famed for its well-crafted seafood dishes. On a more basic level, Jupiter Pizzeria (Castropola 38) attracts plenty of positive reviews and serves good pasta and pizza, while the bistro feel of Farabuto (Sisplac 15) is an excellent bet for both Italian and Croatian dishes. Elsewhere, the traditional home cooking at the simply decorated Vodnjanka (Vitezica 4) is well worth seeking out.

Events in Pula

Days of Antiquity

June

Three days of historical re-enactments and heritage-themed celebrations are held across three of Pula’s ancient sites. Mingle with legionaries and gladiators, attend workshops, watch costumed performances and soak up the city’s Roman past.

PUF International Alternative Theatre Festival

July

A platform for national theatre groups to showcase their work in front of local audiences. Productions (which are almost exclusively performed in Croatian) take place in the city’s streets and squares, producing a lively communal feel.

Seasplash Festival

July

A well-established ‘dance and lifestyle’ festival, Seasplash combines a rainbow mix of different genres – among them reggae, electro, jungle and ska – with other attractions such as boat parties and alternative workshops.

Pula Film Festival

July

This renowned cinematic gathering attracts significant interest from overseas, having been in existence for over six decades. It runs for 15 days – memorably, some films are shown on an open-air screen in the amphitheatre.

Outlook Festival

August-September

Billed as the ‘largest bass music and sound system culture festival in Europe’, Outlook draws big names from the dance music world to a stunning setting on the edge of town. It’s now become popular with festival-goers from around the continent.

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Language:Croatian
Currency:Kuna
Time zone:GMT + 1 Hour (2 Hours in Summer)
Flight time:2 hours 30 mins
Airport code:PUY
Holiday type:Beach / City Break / Summer Sun

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