Transfer to Pula
Why Pula?
Standing in Pula's Arena — one of the best-preserved Roman amphitheaters in the world — you can almost hear the gladiators. Built in the 1st century AD, it still hosts concerts and film festivals today. It's as impressive as Rome's Colosseum, but without the crowds.
Beyond the ancient history, Pula is a gateway to some of the best beaches in Croatia. Cape Kamenjak, at the very southern tip of Istria, is a nature reserve with hidden bays, dramatic cliffs, and water so clear it doesn't look real.
Pula is more local, more lived-in than Rovinj or Porec. It has a working port, a buzzing market, and restaurants where you eat alongside locals rather than tourists.
What to See & Do
- Pula Arena — Roman amphitheater, one of the six largest surviving Roman arenas in the world
- Cape Kamenjak — wild nature reserve with stunning cliffs and hidden beaches
- Temple of Augustus — a perfectly preserved Roman temple in the Forum
- Arch of the Sergii — ancient Roman triumphal arch
- Fort Punta Christo — Austro-Hungarian fortress that hosts the legendary Dimensions & Outlook music festivals
- Brijuni Islands — national park accessible by boat from nearby Fazana
The Drive
From Ljubljana, Pula is about 2 hours 45 minutes — the furthest point on the Istrian peninsula. But the motorway makes it straightforward. The last stretch passes through classic Istrian countryside.