Medulin
Medulin, Travel Guide with travel tips for holidays in Medulin, Croatia
History
In the past, the antique name for Medulin was Mutila and then was an important fishing village, but today it is a modern tourist resort. Besides the tourism as the major branch and activity, the economy together with the fishery and agriculture is the second important activity in the settlement. Owing to the nice and pleasured climate, Medulin is the ideal holiday choice providing natural beauties within the pine tree shade.
It is an attractive holiday place, especially for families, because of it's many sport and recreational programs for everyone. Medulin is also the perfect place for the naturists providing large number of beautiful beaches and bays.
This small place only 11 km distanced from the town Pula, hides amazing secrets and historical facts, which have predetermined the Medulin as it is today.
The most famous notability of Medulin is the St. Agnes Church placed in the center. Other churches are Church of St. Lovro, Church of Our Lady Star, Church of Our Lady Campaign and Church of St. Nicolas the Traveler.
Medulin is full of the authentic localities, historical places and notabilities worth to experience in the old spirit along with the natural beauties.
Furthermore, you can experience that on the peninsula Izula, the extension of the place Medulin, like the remains of the old Roman cottage and antique graves. There are also settled the prehistoric fortresses and forts on the Vrcevan hill and on the Punta Kasteja cove.
It is worth to visit such a small settlement covered with the many notabilities and treasures.
What to do
The Medulin place is, during the whole year filled with the entertaining and amusing features and contents. Regarding to that, the summer in Medulin is extremely merrily with the great offer to every one. Besides what age are you, Medulin and its hosts provide more than just fun.
During the summer, very popular are the organized festivals like; Summer Music Nights Fever playing the blues and rock music with various performers and bands; The Medulin Night anent the settlements patron St. Jacob and the Artifacts Fair where are presented the original Istrian souvenirs and handicrafts from the hosts.
Nightlife
Besides the numerous places to visit and experience, Medulin provides great nightlife and amusement suitable to every maternal age.
For those who prefer the peaceful fun, Medulin offers and organizes: the Classical Music Concerts in the St. Agnes Church and the other churches; The Brass Band concerts; Live music on the hotel terraces and in the Camps dancing Terraces.
Additionally, for those who prefer the whole night parties, Medulin has some clubs, pubs and night bars like. The most famous Discotheques are the Imperial, Dali and Joy. Besides, there are numerous restaurants, coffee bars, and alike places.
Daytime
This attractive settlement with its surrounding places provides numerous interesting sport and adrenalin activities. Because of those many bays, beaches, islets and indented coast, Medulin will assure you the best vacation ever.
Here are some sports you can do like: diving the underwater beauties, cycling, horseback riding, football, athletics, windsurfing, sailing, beach volley ball, mini golf, tennis, bowling and many, many more.
Furthermore, you can make an adventurous excursion to the islands Ceja, Levan and Bodulas which are in the Medulin archipelago, arriving by the small transfer boat. Another interesting and with the adrenalin filled sport is the panoramic flight with the sports plane.
Also, Medulin organizes sport events considering the various contests like; tennis tours, swimming marathons and underwater fishing contest. That is what gives the Medulin and its surrounding the extreme charm. All this contests are organized mostly on the beaches.
Considering that, there are many calm beaches where only the nature and the sea are your fellowship.
You can visit the protected area Kamenjak; Antique Pula and amphitheater; The St. Blaz Church where is held the collection of the sacral art, many pictures, relic and Vodnjan mummies; and National Park Brijuni.
Service Information
Regional Number Code 052
Police Department 92; Fire Department 93; Emergency 94; Bus Station Pula 811-453 / 502-977; Airport Pula 550-900; Ambulance 577-084; Harbour/Ferry Sport Port 570-210; Tourist Office 577-145; Railway Pula 541-733 / Kanfanar 825-011; General Information 981.
How to reach us
You can get to the Medulin: by bus which is connected along the Croatian cities; by train where the nearest station is in the Pula; by airplane where the nearest airport is in Pula; by boat where the nearest port is in Pula or by personal boat where you can anchor in the Medulin port; by personal vehicle which is the most secure and independent way of traveling.
