Pula Trip Overview
Discover one of Croatia’s most beautiful coastlines and explore an inland region famous for wine and truffles. Touring past rocky beaches and ancient ruins, you’ll cycle on gentle coastal trails and cycling along the Istrian peninsula, known affectionately by the locals as the heart of Europe. When it’s time for a break, you’ll stop off at historic harbour towns and stone-built villages to wander through narrow alleyways or relax in cobbled piazzas.
The photos you bring home will have a backdrop of wooded hillsides, emerald green islands and sparkling blue seas. Cycle with your knowledgeable guide, cool off in the Adriatic.
Additional Info
Duration: 5 days
Starts: Pula, Croatia
Trip Category: Walking & Biking Tours >> Bike & Mountain Bike Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Pula, Istarska županija, Croatia
Discover one of Croatia’s most beautiful coastlines and explore an inland region famous for wine and truffles. Touring past rocky beaches and ancient ruins, you’ll cycle on gentle coastal trails and cycling along the Istrian peninsula, known affectionately by the locals as the heart of Europe. When it’s time for a break, you’ll stop off at historic harbour towns and stone-built villages to wander through narrow alleyways or relax in cobbled piazzas.
The photos you bring home will have a backdrop of wooded hillsides, emerald green islands and sparkling blue seas. Cycle with your knowledgeable guide, cool off in the Adriatic.
Itinerary
Day 1: Pula
Pass By: Pula, Pula, Istria
Introducing to the tour program for next days. Choosing bikes and their adjustments. The rest of the day and evening is free for you to explore Pula on your own. Overnight stay in private apartments in Pula, centrally located.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Private accommodation in Pula
Day 2: Pula – Kamenjak – Pula
Stop At: Kamenjak, Kamenjak, Primorje-Gorski Kotar County
Discover with us the magnificent and protected nature reserve Cape Kamenjak. The waters of the sea are nowhere more bluish green and crystal clean than in this locality – the southernmost tip of Istria. There are no campsites, hotels or buildings. A bit farther on the way, close to the bay of Pinizule, the ancient dinosaur footprints were discovered in the rock slabs several years ago. Upon arrival in Kamenjak, we will drive along a narrow path along beautiful beaches, with a unique view to the open sea’s vastness. Return by bike to Pula with a stopover for wine tasting of the famous Istrian wine served with authentic Istrian cold dishes (prosciutto ham, cheese, sausages). Overnight stay.
Cycling: 40 km
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Private accommodation in Pula
Day 3: Pula – Fažana – Rovinj
Pass By: Fazana, Fazana, Istria
Departure from Pula, ride along bike paths away from the main roads, along the beautiful beaches with a unique view to the sea’s vastness and the archipelago of the Brijuni Islands National Park. Upon arrival in Fažana (once a small fishing village, nowadays an extremely popular tourist destination), we will stop here for a drink. The trip will then continue along Fažana’s coast.
Stop At: Rovinj, Rovinj, Istria
On our way to Rovinj, we will ride down gravel roads, pass next to a nature park, an ornithological reserve named Palud. We will arrive in the beautiful town of Rovinj, the most romantic place on the Mediterranean coast. A total of 16 islands, islets and rocks make the town a truly unique place. Free time for individual sightseeing/ lunch in Rovinj. Return transfer to Pula. Overnight stay.
Cycling: 40 km
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Private accommodation in Pula
Day 4: Motovun – Grožnjan
Stop At: Groznjan Hilltop village of artists, Istria, Croatia, The village, Groznjan 52460 Croatia
Transfer to Buje, our starting point located 90 km from Pula. The ride along the gravel road for next 10 km will take us to Grožnjan, a small Istrian town of great cultural heritage, in a more recent history known as the “Town of Artists”. There follows a short ride along Groznjan’s narrow and cobbled streets.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Motovun, Motovun, Istria
We will continue our route to Parenzana with a beautiful view to the Mirna valley. Through tunnels and bridges, the road will take us to Livade. We will then cross the Mirna River to reach the other side of the valley and climb towards Motovun, one of the most popular Istrian medieval towns. Here we will enjoy dining in a beautiful setting of a local tavern. Return transfer to Pula. Overnight stay.
Cycling: 40 km
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch: Dining in a beautiful setting of a local tavern in Motovun.
Accommodation included: Private accommodation in Pula
Day 5: Pula
Pass By: Pula, Pula, Istria
Bye, bye Pula
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
