🇭🇷 A Weekend on the Adriatic Coast: Pula, Croatia

Pula is a fantastic getaway. It's quieter than some of the more headline destinations along the Adriatic, but still has all the amenities you’d want for a resort-style weekend.

This region of Croatia used to be part of Italy, and you see it in much of the food and culture. During Roman times it was a major port city, and even after WWI was declared part of Italy. So pasta is pretty common on menus, although I’d argue it’s evolved into a slightly different style than traditional Italian.

What to Know About Pula Before You Go

Pula is about 3 hours' drive from Venice, so it's an easy weekend trip!

Croatia is not part of the EU. That means they use kuna, not euro, as the local currency. We managed to get by for the weekend with only credit cards and didn’t carry any kuna, but we always asked before sitting down at a restaurant. You should always be prepared!

Croatia is significantly cheaper than Italy. While our resort was about what we’d expect to pay for a reasonably-priced place, the food, Ubers, and activities were all significantly cheaper than I’m used to seeing in western Europe. That’s a big plus!