Istria
Pula
Pula is the largest city in Istria situated on the south-western coast of the peninsula. It has a well-protected port and it spreads over 7 surrounding hills Kaštel, Zaro, Arena, Sv. Martin, Opatija st. Mihovil, Mondipola and Pra Grande). The city history begins with the Roman Empire. Confirmation to this is the roman amphitheatre. Pula got its name from Latin Pietas Iulia.
Due to its geographical position Pula has become an important tpurist destination. It has an excellent tourist offer – guests can enjoy the mediterranean climate, well-preserved nature, cultural heritage and very good transport connections. You can choose accommodation among a large number of hotels, apartments and pensions. In the outskirts there are also camping-sites and holiday resorts for children. Popular destinations in its vicinity are Duga Uvala, Grzina, Liznjan, Muntić, Pješčana uvala, Rakalj, Valbandon,
Medulin (Pula):
Medulin is a lovely regioned on the southern cocast of the istrian peninsula. It occuppies about 29, 35 km2 and it has about 6.500 residents which occupy its villages located mostly along the coast. Magnificent beaches offer to foreign and local guests all the facilities of pleasant vacation. Other charming villages nearby are Banjole and Pomer.
Krnica (Pula):
Krnica is a charming little village in Istria with 300 inhabitants and only 20 km from Pula. It belongs to the comunity of Marčana and it is situated about 195 m above the sea level. The port of Krnica is located on the coast, well under the village. It is idela for all who search for a peaceful location. Places nearby are Kavran, Peruski, Pavićini,…
Marčana (Pula):
Marčana is a lovely little town located about 15 km from Pula. Stone houses, rural architecture and remains from antique and prehistoric period are the traits that adorn this charming town. Here you can enjoy the nature and do many sport acitivities like riding, mountaneering… Sea is very near.
Štinjan (Pula):
Štinjan is located on the south-western part of Istria, only 7 km from Pula, in a beautiful Štinjan bay. It is mentioned for the first time as Astinianum during the roman period when it was an agricultural property. Later, the village was named Astinian and Stiniano, while under the Italian government - Stignano.
It is a peaceful village, ideal for familiy vacation. The main beach is located nearby but the place has also many coves for exploration.
Vinkuran (Pula):
Vinkuran is a village on the south-western part of Istria, only 4 km form Pula. Its inhabitants are mostly immigrant, while real auctoctonic vinkurans are only few. In Vinkuran you will find a beautiful beach, hidden by pin trees.
Here you will find peace, tranquillity and relaxation, clear sea and beautiful beaches, while the vicinity of Pula offers other numerous possibilities for entertainment. Today majority of inhabitants have apartments for turists. Every summer, a manifestation called Vinkuran takes place – it is a night of entertainment, music, good food, elicious specialities. Ultimately, numerous exhibitions, concerts and carnival festivities take place in Vinkuran as well
Sveta Katarina (Pula):
Sveta Katarina (it. Scoglio Santa Catarina) is an island situated near the islands of Saint Andrija and Uljanik. It is second by size in Pula golf and long ago it was bought by an Austrian nobleman who built there holiday houses and planted gardens. Durinf the Yugoslav governement it was occupied by military navy which built a few buildings for educational and diving purposes. Today, it is a very romantic place that can be visited by a regular boat line from Rovinj and it takes only 5 minutes to get there.
