A beautiful mosaic and many other beautiful sights. The rich heritage of Roman architecture makes Pula incredibly culturally valuable.
In and around the city you will find the beautiful nature, crystal clear sea and pine forests to the sea.
Fish, meat, wine and other culinary delights, plus the mild climate throughout the year. All this has been appreciated since the mid-nineteenth century,
When Pula was still part of Austria, tourists from Italy and the Austrian Empire were attracted on a grand scale.
From then on, big hotels have stayed on the coast and also a great tradition of respect and hospitality towards visitors and tourists.
The most beautiful beaches in Pula and surroundings are for example Punta Verudela.
The Hawaiian beach is a sandy beach in the shade of the palm trees, but also a pebble beach with some rocks to dive under.
The tourist infrastructure of the peninsula Verudela can also be reached by bus.

Motovun
The climb is steep and sunny, so it's worth the effort, especially in summer.
From a height of about 300 meters, the view is spectacular We are above the valley of a river, here a lush nature
creates with forests and meadows. Once in Motovun you are immediately enchanted by the atmosphere of the village,
which has stopped over time. In fact, Motovun has got the old look,
with the castle with its walls, doors, palaces, cisterns and the tower. Duomo Piazza Andrea Antico welcomes you with the last of the five towers,
which once adorned Motovun. Do not miss a tour of the city walls overlooking the city's rooftops and the surrounding valley.
If you are curious about the winged lion symbol of Venice, you will find scattered in Motovun thirteen almost all facing east,
indicating that during the Venetian rule Motovun was a watchtower of Venice against the Ottoman invaders.

Vrsar

Vrsar and the nearby village of Funtana, a few decades ago, were small fishing spots that were not affected by mass tourism.On this side of the Istrian coast, especially campers are looking for untouched nature and clear sea.Today, however, Vrsar and Funtana are attracting more mass tourism: with locks perfectly integrated into the natural landscape,emerged cities and hotels. The most successful example that harmony between man and nature is possibleshows the small town Funtana, several houses that are gathered around the old castle. Kilometers of clean and quiet beaches under pine trees.Vrsar has a large, well equipped and free beach accessible from the Hotel Funtana.The center of the city is a destination for all evening walks with restaurants, bars and lively nightlife.

Brioni Islands
To get to the Brijuni Islands, you need to drive to Fažana, 6 kilometers from Pula. A few minutes by ferry
bring you to this paradise of 14 islands, of which only the big onesBrijuni island is inhabited. Because of the beauty of the place and the intact and wild nature Brijuni is considered the most beautiful national park of the sea in Europe. The Brijuni islands, refer to a millennial and history. They were colonized by Romans and Byzantines, who took wood from this paradise for the construction of bridges, houses and churches in Venice.By the mid-19th century, the island had been turned into a desert when Paul Kupelwieser, a wealthy industrialist, turned it into a natural oasis. He transplanted the trees and settled here with animals he brought in and out of the Mediterranean. Deer, roe deer, zebras, antelope, llamas are their descendants and they are still present in large numbers. Since then, the Brijuni Islands have become a popular destination for the rich and powerful from around the world. The former President of Yugoslavia, Josip Broz Tito, has built his summer residence here. It can be visited as well as the national park. Here you will find pictures of the encounters with the great powers of the world, politics and great actors and musicians.

Rabac and Labin

These are big travel destinations in Istria. There is a wide range of hotels, apartments and resorts that can accommodate up to 10,000 people each day. In the bay overlooking the Kvarner bay, Rabac is the pearl of the Kvarner Bay due to its beautiful landscape and mild climate. Protected by the mountain, there is sunshine almost all year round, just a little rain and very pleasant temperatures. A few kilometers from Rabac is Labin, a small town with a beautiful view of the entire bay. Flower balconies, restaurants, art galleries and colorful houses make Labin an ideal place to escape the crowds of Rabac.

Limski Kanal

You certainly do not expect to meet two fjords in the Mediterranean here. To see these beauties, it is usually necessary to go in the cold of the Nordic countries. Instead, of these fjords, there are two in Istria, one is the Lim Channel and the other is Plomin. The Lim Channel is halfway between Porec and Rovinj. An 11 km long canyon and the sea reach deep into the coast, where the seawater and fresh water intersect. This makes it an ideal place for oysters, shellfish and seafood, which can be eaten in many restaurants along the Istrian coast. You can come by small boats from Rovinj, Poreč, Pula or Medulin or by car. Canal Plomin is located on the Istrian east side He is no less interesting. At the top of the canal Plomin you have a restaurant with stunning views of the island of Cres and the Kvarner Bay.

Opatija

Opatija is Istria's Monte Carlo: Casino, lights, sailboats and lively nightlife, palm trees and a beautiful promenade. An 8 km promenade, built for the Austro-Hungarian nobility already in the penultimate century. Already the Austrian Empress Sissi was a regular guest here. Opatija is located on the east coast of Istria, just a few kilometers from the port city of Rijeka.