Location: Pula
Top Things to do in Pula
What to do and see in Pula, Istria: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
Pula is situated at the southern tip of the Istrian peninsula and is the area's largest city. Located beneath seven hills and with views of the Adriatic, Pula's unspoiled natural surroundings are magical. Known for its mild climate and tame, beautiful sea, Pula also has a long tradition of winemaking, fishing and shipbuilding. It is also home to many ancient Roman buildings, including the well-preserved, magnificent amphitheater.
Restaurants in Pula
1. Benazic Winery
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5.0 based on 146 reviews
Benazic winery is a family owned business in the city of Pula. Placed just 2 kilometers away from the city center the winery offers you a taste of Istria by trying wines, brandys, cheese, olive oil and many other products. The family is proud to say that they are owners of numerous awards that are won trough the years of their work. For tasting it is required to book an appointment.
Reviewed By kathrynevanson - London, United Kingdom
We had a lovely afternoon visiting this family winery, trying 6 different wines with cheese and bruschetta. Liked the sparkling rose so much we took a bottle home. Really recommend a visit!
2. Metta Float SUP Pula
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5.0 based on 223 reviews
We are licensed, local guides specialized in guiding Stand-Up paddleboard tours (Croatian GSS and ASI Academy) with a great knowledge of Pula's coastal area. We're here to guide you on amazing paddling experiences through untouched nature and to show you some of the unique natural spots known only to locals. With 9 years of experience in guiding tours, you'll feel safe with us, even if you step out of your comfort zone. We prefer small groups in which you can fully enjoy your time on the water. If you prefer to enjoy the experience on your own or surrounded by your family and friends, we have also the option of private tours. Our SUP tours are suitable for beginners as well as more experienced paddlers. SUP paddling basics teaching is included in every rent or tour. We provide a huge range of SUP boards from beginner to professional, taking into account your height and weight. Summertime is made for adventure so book a tour with us and enjoy Istria nature as locals do!
3. Fat Cat Walks
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5.0 based on 89 reviews
Free walking tour Pula - Discover Pula with a licensed tour guide and experience the history and culture of this ancient city. Tour takes nearly 2 hours and you will see all the most important monuments in Pula - Amphitheater, Double gate, Gate of Hercules, Triumphal Arch, Forum, Temple Of Augustus, Fortress (Kaštel). You can also learn something about the local way of life, food, drinks and Croatian habits. The concept is simple, tours are tip-based. We give you a city tour, and you decide how much it was worth to you. Thanks to unique Croatian laws official tour price is 1kn / 0.13€. Tours take place according to the facebook schedule or by appointment. Meeting point is in the Park in front of the Arena (Valerijin park)- Sailor statua.
4. Amphitheatre de Pula
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4.5 based on 5,138 reviews
The Arena in Pula is a 1st-century Roman amphitheatre. The arena is the 6th largest in the world.
Reviewed By micfeleac
The most important monument in the city of Pula, located in its center. Currently used for summer events and shows, the arena was built in the 1st century from limestone used for gladiator fights and continues to delight us even today.
5. Monastery and Church of St. Francis
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4.5 based on 136 reviews
Reviewed By Girl36 - Manchester, United Kingdom
One of the many reminders of Christian times in Pula, the Monastery and Church is worth a visit. Well looked after and in great condition, it reminded us of the St Francis Monastery in Venice, no doubt once linked due to the history between the two cities. Don't miss the turtles in the central courtyard!
6. Naval Cemetery
7. Museum Olei Histriae
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4.5 based on 170 reviews
Reviewed By findingauthenticity
My friend and I had a great timelearnng about the history of olive oil, as well as the basic tasting! I learned a lot, and was given the skills on how to taste real and falsified extra virgin olive oil
8. MEMO Museum Pula
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4.5 based on 76 reviews
An interactive museum dedicated to the everyday life of Pula from the 50's till the end of the 80's; presents the life and home of a typical family; a time machine which transports our visitors into an era of black and white TV, vinyl records and typewriters, evoking a sense of nostalgia in our older visitors and showing what everyday life looked like ''back in the day'' to our younger visitors.
Reviewed By baballotto - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
An engaging experience worth a visit. A journey through time where you can explore, feel, touch and interact with authentic objects. Do take your time inside, discover and immerse yourself in that part of history.
9. The Town Hall (City Palace)
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4.0 based on 204 reviews
Reviewed By MelissaExpat - Labin, Croatia
the Town Hall is next to the Augustus Temple, both in the Forum, and still the heart of the old town for daily life, after 2000 years!
10. Arco dei Sergi
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4.0 based on 878 reviews
Reviewed By Eyekaytoo - Leverkusen, Germany
On our family stroll around Pula on afternoon recently we came across this impressive Roman Triumphal arch purely by accident. Once again we were thrilled to see that such architectural masterpieces have survived the rigours of time. This one, apparently erected a couple of decades before Christ, celebrates some of the Sergii family, notably Lucius Sergius Lepidus. He fought against Mark Anthony and Cleopatra of Egypt in the sea Battle of Actium in the Ionian Sea, north west of Greece (near Preveza today). Monumental sea battles in the Ionian Sea a few millennia ago seem a far cry from the gentle entrance to the quaint, old town on Pula in the 21st century. Amazing really.
