By the southern tip of the Istrian region lies Pula, one of the numerous charming towns overlooking the attractive Croatian sea. This seaside resort, with a strong tradition of tourism and crowds of visitors from all over Europe during summer time, has a population of approximately 64,000 people in the low season. History, culture and traditions have a deep Italian influence.

Pola was known in ancient times as a major urban center and port. With the arrival of the Romans, Pola became rich in monuments and in late-imperial Period churches. After the devastation suffered by the barbarians, in the Middle Age Pola was conquered by the Republic of Venice, which forever changed his destiny. After World War II, Pola was finally annexed to Jugoslavia and is now part of Croatia.

Pula offers many historical sites,of  as an evidence of the Roman colonisation and its ancient inhabitants. The most known monument by the visitors is certainly the Pula Arena, built by Roman Emperor Vespasian. The Cathedral is really worth a visit, as well as the Castle and the Porta Aurea.

Unsurprisingly, many Italians spend their holidays in Pula, especially in summer, and activities and traditions go back to Italian culture. Its position in the narrow bay and the fact of being in this charming part of the sea explain the flow of tourists during the summer. Pula hotels and tourist facilities can satisfy every need for a perfect holiday by the sea.

Whether you are looking for a hotel to sleep in Pula only for the weekend, or one where to spend the entire vacation on its beaches, hotels in Pola range from the 4-star hotel with own private beach, to the 3-star hotel with swimming pool or to the 2-star cheap hotel.

Pula can be reached through its airport, by train or by car.