On the Verudela Peninsula an easy drive south of the city, surrounded by a pine forest, Ambrela's clean, clear, calm, blue waters are especially good for snorkeling. Beach bars are available for refreshments, and nearby the Grand Hotel Brioni Pula offers five-star lodging and amenities. Other beaches near Pula - also pebbly - include Banjole, Batana, Gortans, Hawaii, Havajsko, Svyetionik, Valkane, Valovine, and Vasaline, with varying levels of amenities.

Read more in Tripatini contributor Olivia Bond's post Pula Is a Marvelous Lesser Known City of Croatia.

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