ACI Marina Pula, of the ACI group is located in the centre of the historic town of Pula on the Istrian peninsular in the Northern Adriatic. Istria is a well-known place for chartering a boat and the marina is well protected and opens all year round.
ACI Marina Pula provides an excellent base for exploring the Brijuni Islands. Further south along the indented shoreline; the Premantura Peninsula hides a spectacular nature park, the protected cape of Kamenjak. A succession of resorts lines the shore and there are long stretches of unspoiled rocky coast. Starting in Pula you can cruise the Brijuni National Park or sail over to the Kvarner Islands of Krk, Cres, Pag, Rab, Losinj; or the smaller and less crowded islands of Unije, Ilovik, Susak, Silba and Premuda.
The harbour is located in a natural bay between the peninsula and the breakwater, which provides excellent protection. The safe entrance to the harbour is between the breakwater head (an extension of Cape Kumpar) which is marked by a green and Cape Proština which has a red lighthouse.
Facilities
ACI Marina Pula has got 192 sea berths, for boats up to 40m in length, all supplied with power and water. This marina does not offer dry dock facilities.
Other facilities and services include reception with an exchange office, ATM, a nautical equipment store, toilet and shower facilities, a car park, a nearby fuel station (0.3 nm) and Wi-Fi internet access.
Since it is a city marina is the port of authority, maritime border crossing, hospitals, clinics, banks, post office, supermarkets, restaurants and other amenities are all nearby.
Getting there and away
Pula International Airport is only 5 km away. This airport is well-connected with European cities.
We’ve been advising guests for many years, and when someone asks about a reliable base in Istria, we often point them to ACI Marina Pula. According to our experience and the information publicly available for this marina, it is located in the city of Pula, on the Istrian peninsula in Croatia. Pula is a major port and one of the best-connected towns in the region, so arriving before a short day trip or a full week on the water is usually straightforward.
We can say with confidence that choosing a berth in Pula is practical because you’re already in a working harbor area with frequent local connections. From here, our guests who book with us so far typically plan routes that stay within easy reach of the Istrian coast. You can cruise along the shoreline, stop for swimming in coves, and visit viewpoints from the water. If you want a classic “week of bays” feeling, the southern and western sides of Istria are the kind of scenery we’ve seen people fall in love with—rocky edges, small beaches, and harbors where you can anchor or moor depending on the plan.
For landmarks, Pula itself is hard to beat. We’ve noticed that many first-time visitors want to combine sea time with city time. The Roman heritage in Pula is a strong draw, and we often hear “wow!” after guests see the famous arena from the city side and then return by boat for a different perspective.
On logistics, we advise planning your arrival through Pula’s airport area. The nearest major option is Pula Airport, which serves domestic and seasonal international routes. From the marina area, getting to town by car or taxi is generally quick, and the surrounding highway network makes it easier to reach other Istrian towns the same day.
If you’re thinking about ferry connections, Pula is served by ferry and catamaran lines that connect to nearby destinations across the Adriatic, and this can be useful if you want flexible timing. For sailing destinations, from Pula you can reach coastal pockets and island areas around the Istrian coast within a day’s cruising. We recommend checking the day’s wind and sea conditions—actually, that’s the difference between a “nice trip” and a “perfect week”!