Guidebook for Pješčana Uvala
Food Scene
Boutiq style, SLOW FOOD restaurant. Traditional and mediteranian food, based on fresh seasonal ingredients, home made pasta and bread..., in a simple and honest way.
142 locals recommend
Farabuto
15 Sisplac ul.Boutiq style, SLOW FOOD restaurant. Traditional and mediteranian food, based on fresh seasonal ingredients, home made pasta and bread..., in a simple and honest way.
Škuža Restaurant
13 Valsabionska ul.a restaurant next to the beach
Boutique hotel ''Oasi''
Vodnjanka Tavern
Batelina
25 ČimuljeDrinks & Nightlife
Batana Beach Bar
31 Valsabionska ul.E&D caffe i restaurant
22 VerudelaZeppelin - Beach & lounge bar
VerudelaThe cosy Fiorin Jazz Bar/Club is located in the heart of Pula. This is a great place to go for live sessions and something nice to drink.
Jazz bar(viernes 9.30)
43 Ul. SergijevacaThe cosy Fiorin Jazz Bar/Club is located in the heart of Pula. This is a great place to go for live sessions and something nice to drink.
Arts & Culture
This massive structure (called the Arena by the locals)is the sixth largest amphitheater in the world with space for 22,000 spectators. For visitors it's more than just an empty space. Climb up to the top to get a sense of the vastness of the structure; explore the subterranean caverns which were used to keep wild animals and the Christians they were about to tear apart. The amphitheater is also an outdoor concert hall with a full program of music, theater and entertainment during the summer.
1283 locals recommend
Pula Arena
bb Flavijevska ul.This massive structure (called the Arena by the locals)is the sixth largest amphitheater in the world with space for 22,000 spectators. For visitors it's more than just an empty space. Climb up to the top to get a sense of the vastness of the structure; explore the subterranean caverns which were used to keep wild animals and the Christians they were about to tear apart. The amphitheater is also an outdoor concert hall with a full program of music, theater and entertainment during the summer.
Sometimes called the "Golden Gate", it was erected in the last two decades of the 1st-century BC by a distraught mother. Salvia Postuma Sergi used her own money to build this arch in honour of the three male members of her family who had fought and died at the battle of Actium
11 locals recommend
Triumphal Arch of the Sergi
Sometimes called the "Golden Gate", it was erected in the last two decades of the 1st-century BC by a distraught mother. Salvia Postuma Sergi used her own money to build this arch in honour of the three male members of her family who had fought and died at the battle of Actium
Dating from the mid first century, it's the town's oldest gate. Named after Hercules, the town patron, it's decorated with a relief showing Hercules' head and club.
59 locals recommend
Gate of Hercules
5 GiardiniDating from the mid first century, it's the town's oldest gate. Named after Hercules, the town patron, it's decorated with a relief showing Hercules' head and club.
Erected on the foundations of a Roman temple, its oldest remains date from the 4th century. It began as a small single-nave church. In the 5th century it was divided into a three-nave basilica which was reconstructed several times.
48 locals recommend
Pula Cathedral
2 Trg Svetog TomeErected on the foundations of a Roman temple, its oldest remains date from the 4th century. It began as a small single-nave church. In the 5th century it was divided into a three-nave basilica which was reconstructed several times.
Dedicated to Augustus, the first Roman emperor, this temple is exquisitely harmonious. With the spread of Christianity, the temple became a church and then a granary! Now it hosts a collection of Roman sculpture. Notice the 2nd-century torso of a Roman emperor.
349 locals recommend
Temple of Augustus
b.b ForumDedicated to Augustus, the first Roman emperor, this temple is exquisitely harmonious. With the spread of Christianity, the temple became a church and then a granary! Now it hosts a collection of Roman sculpture. Notice the 2nd-century torso of a Roman emperor.
This is a haphazardly displayed collection of prehistoric objects, Roman monuments and objects collected through the Middle Ages. It is currently closed for reconstruction.
159 locals recommend
Archaeological museum of Istria
3 Carrarina ul.This is a haphazardly displayed collection of prehistoric objects, Roman monuments and objects collected through the Middle Ages. It is currently closed for reconstruction.
Sightseeing
Head to Pula's harbour after sundown and check out Pula's newest attraction: “Lighting Giants” by Dean Skira, the world-famous lighting designer. He has lit up the Uljanik shipyard’s iconic cranes with 16 thousand different color combinations. The 15-minute show is every evening on the hour (at 9 pm, 10 pm, 11 pm and Midnight).There will be a different lighting scheme, specially programmed for special occasions, holidays and events.
92 locals recommend
Uljanik
2 Dobrilina ul.Head to Pula's harbour after sundown and check out Pula's newest attraction: “Lighting Giants” by Dean Skira, the world-famous lighting designer. He has lit up the Uljanik shipyard’s iconic cranes with 16 thousand different color combinations. The 15-minute show is every evening on the hour (at 9 pm, 10 pm, 11 pm and Midnight).There will be a different lighting scheme, specially programmed for special occasions, holidays and events.
Everything Else
The old town with the striking St Euphemia church bursts with cafes, shops, restaurants, galleries and Venetian monuments. Nearby is the pine-covered
666 locals recommend
Rovinj
The old town with the striking St Euphemia church bursts with cafes, shops, restaurants, galleries and Venetian monuments. Nearby is the pine-covered
The best and most developed of the Istrian hill villages, Motovun offers a taste of Venetian architecture and spectacular views from the walls. Local artists and artisans have set up shops and galleries here.
599 locals recommend
Motovun
The best and most developed of the Istrian hill villages, Motovun offers a taste of Venetian architecture and spectacular views from the walls. Local artists and artisans have set up shops and galleries here.
Parks & Nature
This national park once hosted Tito and his illustrious friends but I recommend it for the incredible beauty of the main island, Veli Brijuni, and the calm, clear waters perfect for snorkelling.
152 locals recommend
Brijuni Islands
This national park once hosted Tito and his illustrious friends but I recommend it for the incredible beauty of the main island, Veli Brijuni, and the calm, clear waters perfect for snorkelling.
Lower Kamenjak and the Medulin Archipelago (known as Punta or just Cape Kamenjak) is one of the most interesting places to visit in Istria. The reasons for this are certainly their beautiful landscapes and nature that you can experience with all of your senses. We especially recommend coming in the spring and autumn. Kamenjak is an ideal place for an active holiday. Here you can walk, ride a bike, kayak, surf, play paintball, etc., there are interesting activities for everyone to remember their visit by.
900 locals recommend
Kamenjak
Lower Kamenjak and the Medulin Archipelago (known as Punta or just Cape Kamenjak) is one of the most interesting places to visit in Istria. The reasons for this are certainly their beautiful landscapes and nature that you can experience with all of your senses. We especially recommend coming in the spring and autumn. Kamenjak is an ideal place for an active holiday. Here you can walk, ride a bike, kayak, surf, play paintball, etc., there are interesting activities for everyone to remember their visit by.
Shopping
Pula’s bustling central market is built in the heart of the city and is home to a wide range of modern and traditional shops. Under the glass arches of the 19th century iron framed covered market, you will find the area’s largest fish market, which is best visited early in the morning when the brackish catch of a truly vast range of seafood is at its freshest. Look out for Brancin (sea perch) and fresh Dagnje (mussels), which are specialties of the region.
191 locals recommend
City Market
9 Narodni trgPula’s bustling central market is built in the heart of the city and is home to a wide range of modern and traditional shops. Under the glass arches of the 19th century iron framed covered market, you will find the area’s largest fish market, which is best visited early in the morning when the brackish catch of a truly vast range of seafood is at its freshest. Look out for Brancin (sea perch) and fresh Dagnje (mussels), which are specialties of the region.
Billa
13 Santoriova ulicaLidl Pula-Pola
2/A Labinska ul.Super Konzum
1 Šijanska cestaKaufland
3 Ul. Jurja ŽaknaIf you want to walk around and browse small, cosy shops you can visit the Sergijevaca and Kandlerova streets. These are the perfect streets to find souvenirs and to just stroll around.
62 locals recommend
Ulica Sergijevaca
Ulica SergijevacaIf you want to walk around and browse small, cosy shops you can visit the Sergijevaca and Kandlerova streets. These are the perfect streets to find souvenirs and to just stroll around.