PULA, Croatia (Istria) - Things To Do & Best Beaches

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  • Things To Do & Best Beaches In Pula Croatia, on the tip of Istria Peninsula. Pula may not be a picture-perfect coastal town like some other places in Croatia, but it is almost a perfect summer holiday destination. Pula was home of the Romans and the Venetians and was the major naval port of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Between the world wars it belonged to Italy and after the WWII it became part of Yugoslavia, succeeded by Croatia. Rich history makes Pula a unique town filled with ancient Roman monuments, Venetian palaces and huge number of Austrian fortresses. It is surrounded by a beautiful coastline and amazing islands including famous Brijuni National Park. I’m Rok and I’ve spent last 9 years travelling around Europe as a tour guide and I want to show you my favourite Things To Do In Pula Croatia and some of the best Pula beaches.
    Things To Do In Pula & Best Beaches in Pula:
    00:00 Intro
    01:00 Forum Square
    02:19 Arch Of Sergii
    02:45 Twin Gates
    03:02 Roman Mosaic
    03:37 Roman Theater
    04:02 Fortress Kaštel
    05:12 Fort Bourguignon
    06:04 James Joyce
    06:30 Zerostrasse Tunnels
    07:01 Pula Cathedral
    07:53 Lungomare
    09:09 Ambrela Beach
    09:33 Hawaii Beach
    09:51 Valsaline Beach
    10:03 Gortanova Uvala Beach
    10:20 Brijuni Islands
    12:25 Pula Arena
    13:32 Conclusion
    MY FAVOURITE PULA TICKETS & EXPERIENCES (affiliate links):
    GUIDED TOUR: Historic Walking Tour with Local Guide & City Views
    www.getyourguide.com/pula-l34...
    ENTRY TICKET: Arena Entrance Ticket
    www.getyourguide.com/pula-are...
    WATER ACTIVITY: Pula: Night-Time Sea Kayaking Tour in Transparent Kayak
    www.getyourguide.com/pula-l34...
    WATER ACTIVITY: Visit National Park Brijuni & Dolphin Cruise
    www.getyourguide.com/pula-l34...
    GUIDED TOUR: Brijuni National Park Tour with Island Visit
    www.getyourguide.com/pula-l34...
    WATER ACTIVITY: From Pula: Day Cruise to Rovinj, Lim Fjord & Red Island
    www.getyourguide.com/rovinj-l...
    Boat schedule for BRIJUNI NP:
    www.np-brijuni.hr/en/plan-you...
    If you have any questions about Pula, just leave them in the comment section. Also share your thoughts, your ideas and your experience about Pula.
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    Thank you,
    Rok Goes Around
    P.S.: Rok is a traveler, a cinematic vlogger and a tour guide. On this travel channel he is combining his 20 years of travelling experience, his 10 years of filmmaking experience and his 9 years of tour guiding experience.

Комментарии • 150

  • @Db-mv3si
    @Db-mv3si 3 года назад +89

    I am from Pula, this is the best video about my city I've ever seen... well done 👌

    • @rokgoesaround
      @rokgoesaround  3 года назад +8

      Thank you. I loved my time in Pula, it is a wonderful place. I appreciate your comment very much.

    • @oli_brtln
      @oli_brtln 3 месяца назад

      I’m going to Pula this summer with my friends. Do you know any hidden gems, worth to visit or any places which are not so hyped or only known by locals? And is there any beach, where we could play volleyball?

    • @Db-mv3si
      @Db-mv3si 3 месяца назад

      ​@@oli_brtln​@oli_brtln I think you must visit the Amphitheatre, the forum and Zero strasse, also the island of Brijuni. What we all really like is Rt Kamenjak and the Safari bar. You can play volleyball in Valkane, Medulin and Pjescana Uvala. And Pula has really beautiful beaches, Havajsko beach, Umbrella beach, Pjescana Uvala near the Batana bar on the beach and of course Rr Kamenjak. There are many more beautiful beaches.

    • @joeldevries-xv9df
      @joeldevries-xv9df 3 месяца назад

      Nice🙌 am also going to pula this summer with friends. Have the same questions​@@oli_brtln

    • @oli_brtln
      @oli_brtln 3 месяца назад

      @@joeldevries-xv9df where are you from guys?

  • @stephanesimoes2355
    @stephanesimoes2355 2 года назад +30

    I've been in Pula for a week and I took your video as a reference for my visit, and let me tell you something: it's very complete and perfect! Thank you very much! We had a great time!

    • @rokgoesaround
      @rokgoesaround  2 года назад +2

      Thank you. It is so nice to hear that this video came useful. Really happy you had a great time.

  • @cecileastorga-switzer4269
    @cecileastorga-switzer4269 5 месяцев назад +6

    Great video. Very informative.Can't wait to visit Pula.

    • @rokgoesaround
      @rokgoesaround  5 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks 🤗 Have a great trip.

  • @anikowoods2114
    @anikowoods2114 3 года назад +6

    This was a fabulous video. Thank you for creating it!

    • @rokgoesaround
      @rokgoesaround  3 года назад

      Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for your support. Very grateful.

  • @yasminedrexler8951
    @yasminedrexler8951 Год назад +2

    Thanks Rok, looking forward to seeing Pula.

  • @totalspoon
    @totalspoon Год назад +12

    Hi Rok. My wife and I are on holiday from Australia and visited Pula yesterday and for your info, The Zerostrasse tunnels are indeed open at the moment. Thanks for your videos. We watch them right before visiting a town and they're very
    helpful.

    • @rokgoesaround
      @rokgoesaround  Год назад +2

      Thanks for your update about the tunnels. Glad my videos are useful. I wish you a great trip.

  • @zuzannawisniewska4464
    @zuzannawisniewska4464 2 месяца назад +2

    No soy croata mujer, soy estadounidense mujer desde Fort Worth, Texas, pero amo este país. Pula hermosa ciudad en Istria. Saludos. Dios los bendiga en grande amis herman@ s croatas !

  • @robertcortes5029
    @robertcortes5029 2 года назад +4

    I'm starting to prepare my trip to Southern Europe in June 2023 and I'm very excited to find this video. Because of your video I decided to include Pula in my Croatia destination

    • @rokgoesaround
      @rokgoesaround  2 года назад +1

      Nice to hear that. Hope other videos will help as well. All the best.

  • @valesher
    @valesher 2 года назад +1

    Super! Thanks!💜

  • @nandospc
    @nandospc 11 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you so much. The list of the beaches is pure gold 🔥 I'm gonna visit them all next week thanks to your video 😎

    • @rokgoesaround
      @rokgoesaround  11 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks. Glad it helps. Have a great holiday 🤗

  • @mateuszczmer6802
    @mateuszczmer6802 3 года назад +3

    Very informative and well packaged content. thanks

    • @rokgoesaround
      @rokgoesaround  3 года назад

      Glad you liked it! Thanks for your support.

  • @tomglinka2500
    @tomglinka2500 3 года назад +1

    Another good one.

    • @rokgoesaround
      @rokgoesaround  3 года назад

      Thanks Tom :) Appreciate you keep coming back and commenting.

  • @BluePacificMedia
    @BluePacificMedia Год назад +1

    Will be there in a few months thanks to this video…thank you.

  • @izlainihashimlyne6032
    @izlainihashimlyne6032 Год назад +1

    I am coming to pula this nov. Thanks for ur video! It helps much😊

  • @freitastown
    @freitastown Год назад +1

    Extremely informative 👍

  • @blue-peridot1087
    @blue-peridot1087 Год назад +3

    I'm trying to decide where to go for a beach vacation in northern Croatia and your videos are super helpful

  • @ciaprise
    @ciaprise 3 года назад +1

    This looks so great! Might this place next yr

    • @rokgoesaround
      @rokgoesaround  3 года назад

      Thanks. The whole Istria is very nice, so you should try it out :)

  • @robpark4601
    @robpark4601 2 года назад +4

    we have just come back from a short trip to Pula and have rebooked for next year! Its a wonderful hidden gem and would highly recommend a visit!!!

    • @rokgoesaround
      @rokgoesaround  2 года назад +2

      Glad you like it as it is really nice.

    • @robpark4601
      @robpark4601 2 года назад

      @@rokgoesaround where is the boardwalk place you mention in your video? how do i get there?

  • @DavidJones-oc3up
    @DavidJones-oc3up 2 года назад +4

    Great video even though I’m just now seeing it. I’m planning a trip to Pula in September, only for three days, because I booked it too late to coordinate certain things, but I am still looking forward to it because of my love of history and interest in the Roman Empire. I managed to get a hotel right in the center which is quite beneficial for me because I have multiple sclerosis. But your video helped me see that I can probably see most things I want to see. Thanks for sharing your expertise on this subject.

    • @rokgoesaround
      @rokgoesaround  2 года назад +2

      Thanks for sharing your story and for your support. Happy this video came useful. I wish you an amazing trip to Pula.

  • @opravmito-dusek9508
    @opravmito-dusek9508 11 месяцев назад +1

    Super video :)))

  • @gopesgupta7978
    @gopesgupta7978 3 месяца назад +2

    this is a great vodeo kep up the good work bro

    • @rokgoesaround
      @rokgoesaround  3 месяца назад +1

      Thanks . I will try my best 🤗

  • @kalpeshpatel3434
    @kalpeshpatel3434 2 года назад +1

    Best video ever

  • @appsenence9244
    @appsenence9244 Год назад +3

    I'm going to Pula next week, it's gonna be awesome man! :)

  • @marialucivazferreira5373
    @marialucivazferreira5373 Год назад

    It is so beautiful, skip the city of Croatia, I would love to meet one day.👍😃

  • @katerinasofie6879
    @katerinasofie6879 3 года назад +7

    Great and informative video, thank you !! We are going to Pula next month! Greetings from Czech.

    • @rokgoesaround
      @rokgoesaround  3 года назад +1

      Thank you. Hope this info will come useful. You are lucky to go to Pula. Have fun!

    • @katerinasofie6879
      @katerinasofie6879 3 года назад

      @@rokgoesaround It definitely will! Have a great summer!

    • @mw8151
      @mw8151 2 года назад +1

      @Katie Sophia: How was the trip?:)

    • @katerinasofie6879
      @katerinasofie6879 2 года назад

      @@mw8151 it was amazing !!

  • @urimtefiki226
    @urimtefiki226 Месяц назад

    I will visit Istria

  • @zuzannawisniewska4464
    @zuzannawisniewska4464 5 месяцев назад +1

    Is Pula worth visiting? Pula is very interesting town and it is definitely worth visiting if you are already in Istria. I wouldn't recommend going out of your way to visit Pula. But if you are already visiting Istria, then yes. I will add that Pula is beautiful city in Istria with lots of Roman and Venetian buldings ..

  • @mariaritabarbosadesouza1880
    @mariaritabarbosadesouza1880 2 года назад +1

    Muitíssimos Lindos Um Show De Bellezza Hiper Legal parabéns

  • @mariolaa6431
    @mariolaa6431 2 года назад +2

    We are going to Croatia next Week, and we will visit all the places that you recommend and more 😁Quick quastion what type of camera you are using for filming. Great job, we love it. Thank you

    • @rokgoesaround
      @rokgoesaround  2 года назад

      Thank you. Happy to see this videos are useful 😁 I use more cameras but my main one is Sony A7SIII. I wish you great time in Croatia.

  • @lirikadylazeka6280
    @lirikadylazeka6280 2 года назад +8

    Im from Kosovo but i love croattia Pula is a nice city🇭🇷❤️🇽🇰
    Respect for CROATTIA🇭🇷🇭🇷

  • @kelly1988
    @kelly1988 5 месяцев назад +2

    eu vejo muitos vlogs de viagem e o seu sempre foi o que eu mais gostei. sempre vi seus videos em inglês mas aí do nada apareceu um vc falando em pt aí eu falei aaaaah claro que tinha que ser brasileiro, gente boa demais kkkkkk.
    to indo fazer uma viagem italia/Croácia mes que vem e seus videos tem me ajudado muito valeu seu trabalho é muito massa!

    • @rokgoesaround
      @rokgoesaround  5 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks 🤗 I wish you a great trip.

  • @ddddt189
    @ddddt189 2 года назад +4

    Croatian women are beautiful, and I saw for myself. During my summer vacation in Croatia, I met a beautiful Croatian woman who is now my wife. I also recommended to a friend to go to Croatia to find eternal love for himself, he listened to me, now he also lives in a happy marriage. By the way, I am also from Belgium.

  • @deaman3022
    @deaman3022 Год назад +4

    Pula in Croatia :😮🎉❤
    Vs
    Pula in Romanian:😳😭🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨🥜

  • @erzonca558
    @erzonca558 3 года назад +2

    Congratulations on your analytical, synthesis and communicative skills! This is an excellent video and I believe you should be a teacher.
    Do you know of any sandy beaches around Pula? Can be artificial like in Rovinj.

    • @rokgoesaround
      @rokgoesaround  3 года назад +1

      Thanks. Well a tour guide is sort of a teacher 😉 I don't know about any sandy beaches in Pula itself, but I believe in nearby resort Medulin there is a sandy beach.

    • @erzonca558
      @erzonca558 3 года назад +1

      @@rokgoesaround Excellent, thank you! Medulin it shall be.

  • @santanubanerjee1039
    @santanubanerjee1039 2 года назад +3

    👍👍👍👍 please share public transport connectivity Pula to Zagreb Croatia

    • @rokgoesaround
      @rokgoesaround  2 года назад +1

      www.putovnica.net/en/transport/bus/zagreb-hr/pula-hr/bus-zagreb-hr-pula-hr-timetable-price

  • @takeiteasy2320
    @takeiteasy2320 3 года назад +3

    I love it ❤️ and I made a reservation but I don't have any idea about the first step from the central station waht should I take bus or taxi to my sweet this is my first time visiting pula

    • @rokgoesaround
      @rokgoesaround  3 года назад +3

      Thanks. It all depends where your accommodation is and how much luggage you have with you. I usually try to use public buses as they are much cheaper than taxi. If you use public buses ticket can be purchased directly from the driver and the price is 11 kn. The ticket is only one way and is valid for an hour. Here is useful link www.buscroatia.com/local-buses-pula/
      If you will use a taxi ask for price before the ride.

    • @takeiteasy2320
      @takeiteasy2320 3 года назад

      @@rokgoesaround Thank you very much for answering

  • @giselemoore4987
    @giselemoore4987 3 года назад +3

    Great video, how do I go to Brijuni national park?

    • @rokgoesaround
      @rokgoesaround  3 года назад

      Thank you. It is really an amazing place. Start watching at 11:50 and you will find your answer ;)

  • @joywaiden
    @joywaiden 2 года назад +1

    Hi there are too many trips offering tours to Brijuni. Which do i book to access the safari trip as well

    • @rokgoesaround
      @rokgoesaround  2 года назад +1

      www.getyourguide.com/pula-l344/from-pula-brijuni-national-park-guided-tour-t425380/?partner_id=B14VVAZ&placement=content-middle

  • @abdoukdh5958
    @abdoukdh5958 3 месяца назад

    name of the music at 01:05 ?

  • @abdoukdh5958
    @abdoukdh5958 4 месяца назад

    name of the intro music plz?

  • @bobitza490
    @bobitza490 Год назад +3

    God i love Pula 🥵

    • @InMyBrokenChair
      @InMyBrokenChair Год назад

      Tf

    • @rinqwx.
      @rinqwx. Год назад +1

      @@InMyBrokenChair in Romania, Pula means something else, and by the name, this guy is romanian 💀

  • @tatopiano
    @tatopiano 4 месяца назад +1

    Do you think one day trip from Venice to Pula will be okay to just see Arena and city center, and then back to Venice?

    • @rokgoesaround
      @rokgoesaround  4 месяца назад +1

      Yes, that will work. You plan to go by boat?

    • @tatopiano
      @tatopiano 4 месяца назад

      @@rokgoesaround Yes, but not sure if I could find a boat from Lido di Venice not the city of Venice, need to do some more research on this 🧐

  • @antoniostraniero1924
    @antoniostraniero1924 3 месяца назад

    Grande la Croazia ! Un suo monumento simile a quello di Roma costruito duemila anni fa dai croati .

  • @Staniele
    @Staniele 10 месяцев назад

    I like to call the entire city help region of pula Slavic, Rome

  • @davidetoffoletto9981
    @davidetoffoletto9981 2 года назад +2

    My grandma family is originally from Pola, family name "De Bortoli". They escaped Pola after the enexation of Istria under the Yugoslavia because part of the Italian speaking population, majority and autoctonous population in this part of the meditertanean

    • @rokgoesaround
      @rokgoesaround  2 года назад

      Thanks for sharing this. Appreciated.

    • @ivanjelenic5627
      @ivanjelenic5627 Год назад +2

      Not autochthonous. There were people living there before the romans, including the Histri tribe, from which the area gets its name.

    • @davidetoffoletto9981
      @davidetoffoletto9981 Год назад +1

      @@ivanjelenic5627 OK, but Histri are related to Italy since they are one of the Italic tribes. The slav arrived in the Balkans (and Istria is not part of thr Balkans), only during the Middle Ages, they never entered in contacts with the Romans before

    • @jonomobono3223
      @jonomobono3223 11 месяцев назад

      ​@@davidetoffoletto9981 histri are related to illyrians...
      Italians are related to berber, maltese and arabs...
      Italians are Roman as much as Chinese are africans...

    • @igorreif8401
      @igorreif8401 11 месяцев назад

      Istra was always Croatian. The fact that fasicst took it by force does not mean it was lawfully Italian.
      Italic tribes were not italians, nor Romans. Please go back to school or drop your "great Italy ideas".
      It is not Pola but PULA

  • @Ner2x
    @Ner2x 2 года назад +3

    Im from Romania and pula is for my contry is pennwis

  • @hrvojebekavac999
    @hrvojebekavac999 Год назад

    Nisam nikad bio

  • @letsgotravel6724
    @letsgotravel6724 Год назад +1

    Is there any Hotels near thise beautiful beaches?

    • @rokgoesaround
      @rokgoesaround  Год назад +1

      Yes there are. Resorts with hotels and beautiful beaches are south from the old town.

  • @JohnDoe-lt4kl
    @JohnDoe-lt4kl 2 года назад +2

    This channel is underrated by a couple of orders of magnitude. I want to buy shares. Please tell me how.

    • @rokgoesaround
      @rokgoesaround  2 года назад +1

      🤣 Haha Thanks. Well Coffezilla always says pump the stock by clicking the like button 👍 Appreciate your support.

  • @bagongbayani2865
    @bagongbayani2865 Месяц назад

    Is it far if im from starigard?? I want to visit anyone who has an idea about how if i dont have my own car is there any bus and timing from starigard🙏🙏🙏 myb someone can answer🙏🙏😊😊

    • @bagongbayani2865
      @bagongbayani2865 Месяц назад

      How much does it cost now that the money here in croatia is euro?

  • @urimtefiki226
    @urimtefiki226 Месяц назад

    I have never been in Pula.

  • @fwp2487
    @fwp2487 2 года назад +7

    I'm from Romania but i can't even say the city name to people i feel ashamed especially to romanians, how can you tell someone that you were in Dick Croatia? Lol

  • @mjthornett
    @mjthornett 6 месяцев назад

    well-done. Just one little suggestion. Pronounce another as a-noth-ther and not a-nudder.

  • @leonardocretu1596
    @leonardocretu1596 7 месяцев назад +1

    Romanians like me watching this 💀💀💀💀

  • @robertzloch894
    @robertzloch894 11 месяцев назад

    sorry, nice place but all is very, very expensive - you can have vacation in Caribbean for better price than in Croatia

    • @rokgoesaround
      @rokgoesaround  11 месяцев назад

      Yes the prices went up a lot this year due to introduction of euro.

  • @Smurga.
    @Smurga. Год назад +2

    u dont want to know what does pula means in romanian💀

    • @jetonbalidemaj
      @jetonbalidemaj 4 месяца назад

      In Albanian it means "chicken"
      What about in Romanian?😂

    • @Smurga.
      @Smurga. 4 месяца назад

      @@jetonbalidemaj uhhh

    • @andreiboroianu946
      @andreiboroianu946 2 месяца назад

      Big chicken meat 😂😂

    • @jetonbalidemaj
      @jetonbalidemaj 2 месяца назад

      @@andreiboroianu946so thats why americans say "choke the chicken" 😂

    • @Smurga.
      @Smurga. 2 месяца назад

      ​@@jetonbalidemajthe forbidden meat if ykyk

  • @louisefun3095
    @louisefun3095 2 года назад +1

    Everything you show is Italian and austrian.

    • @rokgoesaround
      @rokgoesaround  2 года назад +5

      Don't know what you are trying to say, but this is in Istria where different cultures have always met and enrich each other.

    • @davidetoffoletto9981
      @davidetoffoletto9981 2 года назад

      @@rokgoesaround no, in Pola the population was 100% Italian before the anexation of Istria by Jugoslavia Slovenia and Croatia. The slav people never never lived in this places before

    • @JC-yf1vy
      @JC-yf1vy 2 года назад +2

      @louise and @davide so? Your point is? You want him to say “hey people, we are in Pula, Italy, Er, no, Pula, Austria. I know that now you won’t be able to find it on the map cause you’ll be looking at a map of Italy or Austria, but I need to make some random people who appear to be annoyed for no apparent reason happy.” His commentary mentions many time the history and origins of the area. Gesh

    • @filijala7925
      @filijala7925 Год назад

      @@davidetoffoletto9981 now they do. you can come visit as tourist. you have lost the war. live with it.

    • @davidetoffoletto9981
      @davidetoffoletto9981 Год назад

      @@filijala7925 you can also come back to Belarus and Ukraina, your birthplace

  • @akoskovacs9720
    @akoskovacs9720 9 месяцев назад +1

    People from romania know why you shouldn't go to Pula

  • @igorreif8401
    @igorreif8401 11 месяцев назад

    The video is not correct. Pula could be a nice city but it is not. cars park everywhere, facades are not maintained, there are no cool restaurants or shops and too many communist buildings, Skip Pula and go to Dalamatia or islands. Briuni however are paradise.

  • @TheVogoni
    @TheVogoni 2 месяца назад

    Great video.
    ellie-kayak-pula
    The homepage of our apartment in Pula.
    We specialize in apartment rentals , and provide useful information for our guests.
    Kayak tours...

  • @human6456
    @human6456 2 года назад +1

    You are great,i live here and i did not know many things till now.Thank youu