How to Get to Pula
All transfers depart from Brnik Airport — officially Jože Pučnik Airport (IATA: LJU), operated by Fraport Slovenia.
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
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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.
Pula — The Roman Detail Most Visitors Miss
The Arena is the obvious centrepiece, but Pula's Roman heritage extends across the entire city. A few things that reward a slower walk:
- The Temple of Augustus — standing in the Forum (now a café square), this is one of the best-preserved Roman temples outside Italy. It was used as a church in the early medieval period and as a grain warehouse by Napoleon's troops. The facade is intact. Entry is cheap and includes a small collection inside.
- The Arch of the Sergii — a triumphal arch from the 1st century BC, built to commemorate three brothers who fought at the Battle of Actium. It marks the entrance to the old town. James Joyce taught English in Pula briefly and reportedly wrote in a café near this arch.
- Pula's underground Roman tunnels (Zerostrasse) — built in WWI by Austria-Hungary, the tunnels run beneath the old town. Guided tours available. The exit brings you out near the Forum.
- Brijuni Islands National Park — 7 km from Pula, ferry from Fažana (15 min by road from Pula). Tito's former private island, now a national park with Roman ruins, a wildlife safari, and excellent swimming. Day trips run daily June–September.
- Cape Kamenjak — 15 km south of Pula. Drive to the cape tip (paved road to the reserve entrance, then gravel track). The southernmost beaches are rock slabs leading into turquoise water. Bring your own food and water — no facilities at the cape end.