Ferry from Pula to Zadar

Pula Guide

The Croatian city of Pula is located at the southern tip of the Istria Peninsular and lies on and beneath seven hills on the inner part of a wide gulf. It has a naturally protected port which is open to the north west and has two entrances. One is from the sea and the other is through the Fazana Channel. Known for its mild climate, beautiful scenery and calm seas, the city has a long history in wine waking, fishing, shipbuilding and tourism. There are many surviving ancient Roman buildings in the town, with the most popular being the 1st century amphitheatre, one of the six largest surviving Roman amphitheatres in the world. Other popular attractions Roman structures in the city are the 1st century triumphal arch, the Arch of the Sergi and the co-eval temple of Rome and Augustus which was also built in the 1st century during the reign of the Roman Emperor, Augustus.

From the city's port, ferry services depart to Venice in Italy where onward connections can be made to Rimini in Italy and Kooper and Losinj in Croatia. Facilities at the port include a restaurant, bureau de change, a convenience store, toilets and showers.

Zadar Guide

Zadar is one of Croatia's most popular tourist destinations which is seems to be gaining in popularity each year. The city lies on the Adriatic Sea coast and is to the north of the cities of Split and Dubrovnik and is around 3 hours by car from Zagreb. The ancient city has a number of Roman ruins, pretty churches and some lovely beaches which are all popular with its visitors. There are also some lovely islands and national parks that are all within easy reach of the city. A popular attraction in Zadar is the daily market which is regarded as one of the best in Croatia and contains a huge selection of fresh produce and other seasonal offerings. The city is especially well known for its large number of churches with the oldest dating back to the 9th century and collectively form the most historic landmarks that remain in the city, with the most impressive being St. Chrysogonus Church, the Church of St. Simeon and the Church of St. Mary.