Villas in Pula/Vodnjan
Vodnjan is an inland Istrian town about 10 to 12 km north of Pula, so it suits groups wanting large homes with pools near Pula airport. The town stands inland on a plateau, so the sea is a drive away.
- Villas
- 79
- From, per week
- £542
About Pula/Vodnjan
Vodnjan is a town of just under 6,000 people, standing at 135 metres on the plateau north of Pula. Its centre keeps a medieval layout of narrow cobbled streets, and St Blaise Church, consecrated in 1800, has a 62 metre bell tower that is the highest in Istria. Several other churches hold frescoes, and kažuni, small dry-wall stone houses that once marked land holdings, are typical of the area. For about a thousand years local life rested on olives and vines. Our homes are spread around the town and its villages over several kilometres, not in one cluster, and most have a pool. Many sleep eight or more, and some have a sauna or fireplace. The coast is not here: you drive to the beach.
Is Pula/Vodnjan right for you?
- Best for
- Groups wanting large homes with pools, close to Pula airport
- Not for you if
- You want a beach or a promenade outside the door, because Vodnjan is inland.
Near Pula/Vodnjan
Pula
Around 12 km south; the Roman Arena, built between 27 BC and 68 AD, still hosts summer film festivals.
Verudela
A peninsula about 3 km from Pula centre, home to Aquarium Pula in an 1886 Austro-Hungarian fortress.
Brijuni
An island group north-west of Pula, now a national park, once a Habsburg and later Tito summer residence.
Galižana
A village in the Vodnjan municipality, along with Peroj, Barbariga and Gajana.
Getting to Pula/Vodnjan
Pula airport is the closest, about 13 km and 13 minutes by road, with Ryanair, easyJet and Jet2 serving it. An on-demand bus runs from the airport to Vodnjan bus station, but the homes are spread around the town, so plan on hiring a car.
When to go to Pula/Vodnjan
Summer is pool weather, and it is when Pula's Roman Arena, built between 27 BC and 68 AD, is used for film festivals. Vodnjan has no beach of its own, so a summer stay means daily drives to the coast. In the cooler months the fireplaces some homes have earn their keep, but check which restaurants stay open before you book.
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Old Olive VII
Pula/Vodnjan, Istria, Croatia
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from£376
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Villa Unendlichkeit
Pula/Vodnjan, Istria, Croatia
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from£347
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2-Bedroom Home, Pula/Vodnjan
Pula/Vodnjan, Istria, Croatia
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Pula/Vodnjan villa holidays: questions answered
How far is Vodnjan from Pula?
Around 10 to 12 km, with Vodnjan north of the city on the plateau. That puts the Arena and the rest of Pula a short drive away, and Pula airport is about 13 km by road.
Is Vodnjan on the coast?
No. The town stands at 135 metres on the plateau north of Pula. The municipality also takes in Galižana, Peroj, Barbariga and Gajana, and our homes are spread over several kilometres, so check each home's drive to the sea.
What is there to see in Vodnjan itself?
St Blaise Church, said to be the biggest in Istria, has a 62 metre bell tower. The old centre has cobbled lanes, a neo-Gothic City Hall on People's Square and several frescoed churches.
Which airport is closest to Vodnjan?
Pula airport, about 13 km by road, or a drive of roughly 13 minutes. Ryanair, easyJet and Jet2 serve it, and an on-demand bus runs from the airport to Vodnjan.
Vodnjan or Pula for a home with a pool?
Vodnjan fits large groups wanting a home with a pool in a village setting; Pula fits those who want to walk to the Arena and the city. The two are around 10 to 12 km apart.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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