Welcome to Pula
Pula, at the southern tip of Istria, has been a port for three thousand years and wears its Roman past more proudly than any other Croatian city. Its first-century amphitheatre — one of the six largest and best preserved in the world — still hosts concerts and film festivals beneath the same stone arches that once echoed with gladiators.
Beyond the monuments, Pula is a working, likeable seaside city surrounded by extraordinary nature: the wild beaches of Cape Kamenjak to the south and the island paradise of Brijuni National Park just offshore, where Roman villas, safari parks and dinosaur footprints share fourteen green islands.
Getting there is the easy part: our private door-to-door transfer from Zagreb to Pula (≈ 270 km, ≈ 3 hours) picks you up at your address and delivers you directly to your accommodation — and we drive to Pula from any address in Croatia or the EU.
Highlights
What to See in Pula
Pula Arena
The magnificent Roman amphitheatre, built in the first century AD for 20,000 spectators, is remarkably complete. Visit by day, or catch a summer concert or the Pula Film Festival under the stars.
Temple of Augustus
A beautifully proportioned Roman temple on the old Forum square, built during the emperor's lifetime and still dominating the heart of the city two millennia later.
Old Town & Arch of the Sergii
Wander from the Golden Gate triumphal arch along the ancient street grid, past the cathedral, Byzantine chapel and the covered market's iron-and-glass hall.
Cape Kamenjak
A protected wilderness of rocky coves, turquoise water and wind-bent pines at Istria's southern tip — many locals' pick for the best swimming in Croatia.
Brijuni National Park
A short boat ride from Fažana, the Brijuni islands combine Roman ruins, Tito's presidential legacy, a safari park and golf beneath ancient oaks.
Lighting Giants
Pula's shipyard cranes are illuminated each evening in changing colours — a unique piece of industrial art best viewed from the waterfront.
Plan Your Visit
Practical Information
Best Time to Visit
June and September offer warm sea and easy sightseeing. July and August bring festivals in the Arena and the busiest beaches; spring is ideal for Brijuni and Kamenjak without the crowds.
How Long to Stay
One day covers the Roman monuments; two or three let you add Brijuni, Kamenjak and a seafood dinner in nearby Fažana or Medulin.
Good to Know
Check the Arena's event calendar — an evening concert in a Roman amphitheatre is an experience few venues on Earth can match. Kamenjak's coves are rocky, so water shoes are useful.
Getting There
How to Reach Pula
The most comfortable way to reach Pula is a private door-to-door transfer: no bus stations, no luggage hauling, no timetables. From Zagreb, the journey covers ≈ 270 km and takes ≈ 3 hours, with sightseeing stops available along the way. We also provide transfers to Pula from any other city, airport or address in Croatia and throughout the EU — see the full route details on our Zagreb to Pula transfer page, or browse all our transfer routes.
F.A.Q
Frequently Asked Questions
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How far is Pula from Zagreb?
Pula is approximately 270 km from Zagreb, around 3 hours by private door-to-door transfer via the Učka tunnel.
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Can we combine Pula with Rovinj in one transfer?
Yes, Rovinj is only about 40 minutes from Pula, and combining both towns in one Istrian itinerary is one of our most popular requests.
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Do you transfer to Pula Airport?
Yes, we provide door-to-door transfers between Pula Airport and any address in Istria, Zagreb or the rest of Croatia and the EU.
Have another question? See our full F.A.Q page or contact us directly.