Pula is also known as Pola. It is the largest city in Istria County, Croatia. Pula is known for its multitude of ancient Roman buildings, the most famous of which is the Pula Arena. It is one of the best-preserved Roman arenas. This city is renowned for its dreamy beaches and offers incredible beaches. Pula beaches are special, they’re beautiful, have a relaxing vibe, and come with crystal-clear seas. A lot of beaches have been rewarded with the blue flag seal of approval because of the high quality of the water and cleanliness. In this article, we’ll select the best beaches to add to your journey. 

Here are the Best Beaches in Pula

1. Ambrela Beach

 

Ambrela Beach is one of the most famous Pula beaches. This pebble beach is situated in the tourist zone of Verudela and is connected to Brioni Beach. The shoreline of the beach is very comfortably shallow. Ambrela is a small, pebbled beach with rocks on either side. The most amazing thing about this beach is that it is awarded as Blue Flag. The western-facing location of Ambrela Beach Pula also makes it perfect for watching the sunset. They provide lifeguard services that make the beach famous for families and kids. Visitors can find sunbeds and sports equipment.

2. Histria Beach

Histria Beach is on the opposite side of the peninsula to Ambrela Beach. This pebble beach slopes gently into the clear, warm sea and also stretches out to the rocky sides of the bay. Histria Beach offers an inflatable over-water obstacle course. Visitors can hire kayaks and stand-up paddleboards. The beach has some shade from the pine forest. If you are in Verudela, head to the Aquarium. It is privately owned and home to lots of marine life, like the Marine Turtle Rescue Centre, and at night, it is home to catching a dolphin sunset cruise.

3. Valkane Beach

 

Valkane Beach is one of the few sandy beaches in Pula, Croatia. It is close to the Pula Hotel and the Valkane Sports Center. This beach even has sections that allow easier access to the sea for people with physical disabilities. Visitors can find cafes and restaurants nearby. They can also select and enjoy sporting activities such as beach volleyball, tennis, football, and many more. People can go for a walk or relax in the sun. There are also showers and restaurants on site.

Cyclone Beach is a charmer. It is a small pebble cove on Stoja, close to Galebove Stijene. Mostly this beach is visited by locals. Cyclone Beach is only accessible by stairs. It has a small pebble beach area as well as a large rocky area. This hidden beach is famous for cliff jumping and sea caves, and many kayak tours are taking place here. Along the coastline from Cyclone Beach Pula is Seagull’s Rocks. However, Cyclone Beach lacks amenities such as stores, restrooms, changing rooms, and showers.

5. Stoja Beach

Stoja is a nice beach with pebbles and some rocky parts. This beautiful spot is made up of rugged cliff edges that create narrow passages into the sea. Above the beach, visitors will find a camping resort where they can rent equipment for water sports. One can easily get into the water without difficulty. There are restaurants and bars. The amazing thing about Stoja Beach is that this place is a long promenade that stretches along the coast from Stoja to Valsaline. It’s a great spot to watch the sunset, listen to the waves, and enjoy the summer breeze.