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The origin of Pula

Pula - Jason & the Argonauts

The legend of the Argonauts tells us about the possible founding of Pula. Jason, yes the one of the Golden Fleece, after pilfering the artefact Jason and the Argonauts flee on a boat to Hellas.

The Colchids pursue and catch up with Jason - a confrontation occurs. Jason has manages to kill Absyrtus, the leader of the Colchids. Jason and the Argonauts continue their escape, while the Colchids, devastated by the loss of Absyrtus decide to stay in Istria, and had found a town of Pula. The Islands Cres and Lošinj, where the battle took place, was later called Apsirtidi in the honor of Absyrtus.

Strabo, a Greek historian and geographer, who lived in 1st century BC, confirmed the story of the foundation of Pula, and as proof writes about the couplet from Hellenic poet Callimachus from Cyrene, who wrote it in Alexandria in the 3rd century BC:

« Οἳ μὲν ἐπ' Ἰλλυριοῖο πόρου σχάσσαντες ἐρετμὰ

λᾶα πάρα ξανθῆς Ἁρμονίης ὅφιος

ἄστυρον ἐκτίσσαντο, τό κεν φυγάδων τις ἐνίσποι

Γραικός, ἀτὰρ κείνων γλῶσσ' ὀνόμηνε Πόλας. »

“Stayed their oars in the Sea of Illyria

Beside the tomb-stone of blonde Harmonia,

And there built a little city, which a Greek would call ‘the city of the exiles,’

But which their language has named Polae.”

History of Pula

Pula - Amphitheatre

The wealth of Roman architecture makes otherwise ordinary Pula (ancient Polensium) a standout among Croatia’s larger cities. The star of the show is the remarkably well-preserved Roman amphitheater, smack in the heart of the city, which dominates the streetscape and doubles as a venue for summer concerts and festivals.

The Sights of Pula

Pula - The Triumphal Arch of the Sergii

The most famous sight in Pula – of course – is the Roman amphitheatre, which is called The Arena.
Built during the 1st century AD and completed under the reign of Emperor Flavius, this amphitheatre is the sixth largest in the world (of those that still exist). The three-storey structure held 23,000 spectators in Roman times and today hosts numerous concerts and events throughout the year, including Pula Film Festival screenings.
The Triumphal Arch of the Sergii was built between 29 and 27 BC in honour of the Sergi family who fought on the side of Octavian, who later became Emperor Augustus, in the Battle of Actium in present-day Greece.

Pula - The Temple of Augustus

The Temple of Augustus (Augustov Hram in Croatian), was built during AD 2-14 in honour of Emperor Augustus. It stands at a site next to which there was also an accompanying Temple of Diana (of which only a very small part remains). The Temple now contains Roman sculpture.
The Forum, where the Temple of Augustus stands, was once the main square in Roman times and is still a bustling piazza today with its many cafes.

Pula - The Gate of Hercules

The cathedral contains parts from various centuries, with its rear wall from the 4th century; its sanctuary from the following century; the internal part from the 15th century; and the bell tower from the 17th century.
Hercules Gate (Herkulova vrata in Croatian; also known as Porta Ercole) is the oldest standing Roman monument, dating from the 1st century BC.

Flights to Pula

Flights to and from Pula

As many as eight new international routes connecting Pula Airport, aside from the already existing ones and two additional flights have been introduced for the season 2016.

Airline companies Thomson Airways, Finnair, Easyjet, Express Airways, Germanwings and Croatia Airlines have confirmed flights to East Midlands in Great Britain, Helsinki in Finland, Hamburg, Bremen and Stuttgart in Germany, Paris and Toulouse in France and Zurich in Switzerland.

Air Lingus and Jet2.com will introduce additional flights to Dublin and Manchester on Thursdays.

Destination chart for Pula Airport

Croatia Airlines introduces new domestic flights during the tourist season, connecting Dubrovnik and Pula every Tuesday, from May 31 to September 27. Starting July 13, Croatia Airlines introduces flights from Pula to Zurich during the summer season.

For more up to date flight information, click here.

Stinjan near Pula

The Beaches

Ambrela Beach, Verudela, Pula

Beach type: Stone

Destination: Pula, Verudela

Recommended for: Families with children

Ambrela Beach Info: Ambrela Beach is right at the entrance of the Verudela tourist zone. Because of its high standards and exceptional water quality, it has been awarded the Blue Flag. It is especially suitable for families with children beacause of its easy accesibility to the sea.

Hawaii Beach, Verudela, Pula

Beach type: Pebble

Destination: Pula, Verudela

Recommended for: Families with children, fun & sports

Hawaii Beach Info: Hawaii Beach is located in the Verudela Beach tourist resort in the cove below Hotel Park. It is a pebble beach and it has an easy access into the sea. The beach is perfect for families with small children who can have fun in the shallow water.

Adrenaline junkies can find a place for themselves in the area - the high cliffs from where one can dive into the sea.

Histria Beach, Verudela, Pula

Beach type: Gravel beach, blue flag beach

Destination: Pula, Verudela

Recommended for: Young people, fun & sports, families with children

Histria Beach Info: Histria beach is located below the Parkl Plaza Histria Hotel. In this area there are many beautiful beaches and this one was awarded the Blue Flag.

This is a pebble beach with a gradual access to the sea. There are some spacious shaded areas – perfect to escape the mid-day sun. There is also a wide range of equipment at disposal for renting. The Rescue Service at this beach all day.

Valkane Beach, Lungomare, Pula

Beach type: Gravel beach, concrete beach, blue flag beach

Destination: Pula, Lungomare

Recommended for: Older people, fun & sports, families with children

Valkane Beach Info: There are a number of pebbly and rocky beaches along the seaside promenade which extents for many kilometers along Pula's coastline.

Valkane beach, in a bay, also caters for people with disabilities. One part of the beach is pebbly and it is ideal for families with kids, and the other part is paved so one can enjoy sunbathing on a deck chair. The Valkane sport center is located near the beach. There are many restaurants and bars In the vicinity of the beach, so the Valkane beach is an ideal choice if one decides to spend entire day on the beach.

Valkane Beach, Lungomare, Pula

Brioni Beach, Verudela, Pula

Beach type: Concrete beach, blue flag beach, natural beach

Destination: Pula, Verudela

Recommended for: Fun & sports, families, older people

Brioni Beach Info: Brioni Beach is located to right of at the entrance of the Verudela tourist resort. The beach is rocky with paved surfaces. In the vicinity there is a small pebble beach called Ambrela.

The Hotel Brioni is above the beach - with swimming pools, restaurants and a rich entertainment program for guests.

Stoja Beach, Stoja, Pula

Beach type: Gravel beach, rocky beach

Destination: Pula, Stoja

Recommended for: Older people, adventure, families with children

Stoja Beach Info : West of Pula town center is a famous resort called Stoja which has a wonderful beach and numerous tourist facilities. The beach is pebbly with some rocky parts, and provides an easily accessible entrance to the sea.

There is an adjacent camping resort where one can rent equipment for water sports as well as facilities such as mini-golf, tennis, basketball and volleyball. There are restaurants, bars, shop and an exchange office as a part of the resort. The promenade along the coast extends from Stoja to Valsaline.

Stoja Beach, Stoja, Pula

Gortanova Uvala Beach, Lungomare, Pula

Beach type: Pebble beach

Destination: Pula, Lungomare

Recommended for: Families with children, fun & sport

Gortanova Uvala Beach Info: Along Pula's seaside promenade one can find many pebbly and rocky beaches and one of them is the Gortanova bay. The beach is pebbly with an easy access to the sea and is suitable for families with children.

A few meters from the coast, there are plenty of trees to provide shade. There is a beach bar just above the beach. In the immediate vicinity to cove there is a rocky patch of coast where diving lovers can find a place for themselves.

Vile Stinjan Beach, Puntizela, Pula

Beach type: Fine gravel beach

Destination: Pula, Puntizela

Recommended for: Older people, romantic couples, families, fun & sports

Vile Stinjan Beach Info: 5 km from Pula, in a beautiful bay there is a little place called Štinjan. This is an ideal vacation destination for families because of its beautiful nature and picturesque beaches.

It hides one of the most fascinating beaches in the bay, covered with tiny pebbles and surrounded by rich vegetation. Besides sunbathing and swimming in the clear sea, you can get involved into various sport activities. There is a sandy volleyball court as well as a wide range of water sport activities. Equipment can be rented there, as well as deckchairs. The landscape is fascinating and ideal for long walks. There is also a famous diving center.

Not far from the beach is a nice restaurant with a beautiful view of the Brijuni Islands to enjoy whilest savouring a wide range of foods and beverages.