Pula

9 places, 3 of them free. A Roman amphitheatre by the sea and rocky Istrian beaches.

9 places

Must See~£9

Pula Arena

Old Town

A remarkably intact Roman amphitheatre on the sea, still used for concerts.

  • Suggested time: 1h 30m
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Culture lovers

Daily, roughly 8:00–20:00 in summer

Must See~£3

Temple of Augustus and Forum

Forum

A small Roman temple on the old forum square, surrounded by cafés.

  • Suggested time: 45 min
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Culture lovers

Daily, roughly 9:00–20:00

Hidden GemsFree

Arch of the Sergii

Old Town

A triumphal Roman arch at the gateway to the old town, free to admire.

  • Suggested time: 15 min
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Everyone

Open-air; always accessible

Must See~£3

Kaštel Fortress

Old Town

A 17th-century star-shaped fortress with a historical museum and views.

  • Suggested time: 1 hr
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Culture lovers · Photographers

Daily, roughly 9:00–20:00

Beaches~£3

Cape Kamenjak

Premantura

A wild peninsula of rocky coves, clear water and cliff-top paths at Istria’s tip.

  • Suggested time: 4 hrs
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Families · Beach lovers

Open daily; small entrance fee

Shopping & MarketsFree

Pula Market

Centre

A pretty iron-and-glass market hall with local produce, cheese and truffle products.

  • Suggested time: 45 min
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Food lovers

Daily mornings to early afternoon

Day Trips~£30

Brijuni National Park

Brijuni (boat)

An island group with safari park, dinosaur footprints and a former presidential retreat.

  • Suggested time: 5 hrs
  • Booking recommended
  • Suits: Families · Culture lovers

Boats run daily in season; check timetable

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BeachesFree

Verudela Beaches

Verudela

Rocky bays and small beaches with pine shade, a short bus ride from the city.

  • Suggested time: 4 hrs
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Families · Beach lovers

Open access; lifeguards in season