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This ancient city, well-known for its Roman remains, is tucked into a well-protected natural harbour. It lies on the western tip of the Istria peninsula.
Position 44°53.3'N, 13°47.8'E.
This a year-round Port of Entry.
To clear here berth alongside Gat Rijeka. The offices of all the authorities are close by across the road.
Marinas
There is the option of using a marina berth in the main harbour or in the huge Veruda Marina at Luka Veruda, just to the south. The latter marina being 10 nm from Pula by sea, but only 2 miles by land.
Another option is the Uljanik Sailing Club, also in Luka Veruda.
Anchoring
Anchoring is possible here, pay the Port Authority by the night. Whilst the city is beautiful, the harbour is reported to be dirty and the bottom foul in places. Getting ashore with your dinghy, you may have to negotiate finding a place to tie up. Cruisers report that the fuel dock are quite helpful, however the ACI Marina will demand papers and payment to use their docks.
Ancoring spots with good shelter include:
Security Note: In 2012 there were a spate of dinghy and outboard thefts reported. See recomendations in the Security section.
Last updated September 2015.
If you anchor near Pula and take your tender to town, DO NOT tie up anywhere near the ACI Marina as they will require you to pay and they want your boat papers (yes, for the dinghy). They cut our wire and relocated our dinghy and then demanded the papers for the dinghy (which we don't carry that around for a stroll into town). The attendant at the gas dock said he wouldn't mind us tying up for a couple hours, but he closes at 8, so after that you're taking a chance. Sept 2015