Campsite Piccolo

There are some fine beaches to pick from along the shoreline, and some intriguing islands to explore too… from the marina in Pula (15 minutes’ drive) you can pick up the passenger ferry to Veruda island or organise boat trips to the cluster of islands in the Brijuni National Park. Want to see what lurks below the surface? A scuba diving centre is about five minutes’ walk from the site, and there’s a great aquarium in Pula. While you’re in Pula, pay a visit to its ancient Roman sites (the Temple of Augustus, the Arena and triumphal arch) and Archaeology Museum, then walk up to the Kaštel Fortress for stunning views over the city and sea. If you’ve got an appetite for more history, head then to the Vižula archaeological park (15 minutes); if you’d prefer to keep things natural, continue on to the Kamenjak Peninsula (20 minutes) for coast walks, windsurfing, paddleboarding and beach time. Keep your eyes peeled and you may spot dinosaur footprints around here too…