Istria County district, Croatia

Places to visit near Pula

Pula is a town in Istria County district, Croatia, home to about 59,078 people. Within 50 km by road there are 143 places to visit — 49 forts & heritage, 26 beaches & coast, 28 rivers, islands & mangroves and 10 churches. The must-see places are Archaeological Museum of Istria (1 km), St. Maria Formosa (1 km) and Utvrda San Michele (1 km).

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Pula, Croatia
Pula, Istria County district, Croatia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Pula at a glance

Location
Istria County district, Croatia
Population
about 59,078
Coordinates
44.8683° N, 13.8481° E
Places within 50 km
143 (42 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Pula

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Pula: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Pula

70 forts & heritage within 100 km of Pula. The closest is Arch of the Sergi (1 km); the best-known is Utvrda San Michele (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Pula

45 beaches & coast within 100 km of Pula. The closest is ACI Marina Pula (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Pula

31 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Pula. The closest is Uljanik (1 km). Best time: september to february.

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Churches near Pula

23 churches within 100 km of Pula. The closest is St. Maria Formosa (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Pula

14 museums within 100 km of Pula. The closest is Archaeological Museum of Istria (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Pula

10 caves within 100 km of Pula. The closest is Golubova špilja (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Pula

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 6 km on the road.

  1. Start in Pula
  2. 1 km St. Maria Formosa · church, Istria County
  3. 1 km Temple of Augustus · heritage site, Istria County
  4. 1 km Archaeological Museum of Istria · museum, Istria County
  5. 1 km Pula Amphitheatre · heritage site, Istria County
  6. 1 km Utvrda San Michele · heritage site, Istria County
  7. 1 km Back to Pula

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How to reach Pula

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    Within 15 km of Pula

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Pula by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4970Arch of the Sergi (1 km)
    Beaches & coast2645ACI Marina Pula (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves2831Uljanik (1 km)
    Churches1023St. Maria Formosa (1 km)
    Museums614Archaeological Museum of Istria (1 km)
    Caves710Golubova špilja (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints48Vinkuran (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens47Aquarium Pula (5 km)
    Other attractions46Roman Twin Gates (1 km)
    Parks45Tito's Park (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Bakranjuša (8 km)
    Waterfalls01Pazin Cave (52 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Islamic Centre (86 km)
    Treks01European Long Distance Path E6 - Part Slovenia (86 km)

    Pula: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Pula?

    Archaeological Museum of Istria (museum, about 1 km), St. Maria Formosa (church, about 1 km), Utvrda San Michele (heritage site, about 1 km), Temple of Augustus (heritage site, about 1 km), Pula Amphitheatre (heritage site, about 1 km), ACI Marina Pula (beach, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Pula?

    143 places on Spotwander: 49 forts & heritage, 26 beaches & coast, 28 rivers, islands & mangroves, 10 churches, 6 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Pula?

    Arch of the Sergi, about 1 km by road; Hercules Gate (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Pula?

    ACI Marina Pula, about 1 km by road; Valsaline (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Pula?

    Uljanik, about 1 km by road; Sveti Andrija (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Pula?

    Start in Pula, visit St. Maria Formosa, then Temple of Augustus, then Archaeological Museum of Istria, then Pula Amphitheatre, then Utvrda San Michele, and drive back — about 6 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Pula?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Pula

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Pula’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Pula on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.