Villas in Pula/Banjole
Banjole suits groups who want a village base at the southern tip of Istria, close to Pula's Roman arena and Pula airport. It is a village of under 1,000 people inside Medulin municipality. The trade-off is that our homes are spread over a wide area around Pula, and the coast here is rocky, not sandy.
- Villas
- 363
- From, per week
- £348
About Pula/Banjole
Banjole is a village of about 960 people in the municipality of Medulin, in southern Istria, on an area of roughly five square kilometres. Medulin is known for its camping sites and coastline, and its population climbs past 10,000 in July and August. Our homes are scattered around Pula and Banjole rather than packed into one village, so check each map pin. Many sleep five or more and a quarter sleep eight or more, which makes this a stronger area for groups than for couples. Most are air-conditioned and about half have a garden. Pula's Arena still hosts summer film festivals, and Kamenjak, a small protected peninsula by Premantura at the southern tip of Istria, has several coves and beaches.
Is Pula/Banjole right for you?
- Best for
- Groups wanting Pula's sights, airport and a quiet village base
- Not for you if
- You want sandy beaches or every home within walking distance of the sea.
Near Pula/Banjole
Pula
City of about 52,000 with a Roman arena built between 27 BC and 68 AD, one of the six largest surviving.
Medulin
The town that gives the municipality its name, built around a harbour between Cape Kamenjak and Cape Marlera, and commonly called the tip of Istria.
Brijuni
A national park of 14 islands across the narrow Fažana Strait, once Tito's summer residence, with a safari park holding animals given to him.
Kamenjak
A small peninsula by Premantura at Istria's southern tip, protected since 1996, with several coves and beaches along its shore.
Getting to Pula/Banjole
Pula airport is about 6 km from Pula city centre, with seasonal flights from London Gatwick, Luton and Stansted, plus Manchester, Bristol, Birmingham and others. A bus links the airport with Pula's central bus terminal. With homes scattered around the area, a hire car makes sense.
When to go to Pula/Banjole
Summer is when the area fills: Medulin's population climbs past 10,000 in July and August, and Pula's Arena runs film festivals in the warm months. UK flights into Pula are all seasonal, so spring and autumn stays depend on what is flying. Winter is very quiet in a village this size.
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Pula/Banjole villa holidays: questions answered
Is Banjole near Pula?
Yes, Banjole is a village in Medulin municipality in southern Istria, which belongs to Pula's metropolitan area. Pula airport is about 6 km from Pula city centre, so airport transfers are short.
Are there sandy beaches near Pula and Banjole?
No. Istria's coast has numerous beaches, but do not expect sand, and in places rocky walls drop straight into the sea. Kamenjak, a protected peninsula by Premantura at Istria's southern tip, has several coves and beaches.
Banjole or Medulin for a holiday home?
Banjole is a village of about 960 people; Medulin is bigger, with about 2,800 residents in the town itself, and Medulin's population tops 10,000 in July and August. Pick Banjole for quiet, Medulin if you want more people and shops nearby.
Can you see the Roman arena from Banjole?
Not from the village, but Pula is close. The Arena was built between 27 BC and 68 AD, is one of the best-preserved Roman amphitheatres, and still hosts summer film festivals.
What is there to do near Pula/Banjole besides the beach?
Pula's Roman sites, including the Arena and Forum, are the obvious draw. The Brijuni national park, with 14 islands and a safari park, lies off the west coast, and Medulin has camping sites and coastline.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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