Veruda Marina is a pleasant and well-organised marina situated just south of Pula on the Istrian peninsula, North Adriatic, Croatia. This well-developed touristic area is good base for further exploration. Three-thousand-year-old Pula is Istria's yachting mecca and attracts many sailing enthusiasts. A succession of purpose-built resorts are scattered along the shore, but it’s the long stretches of unspoiled rocky coast that give the area its character. The peninsula’s picturesque western coastline includes the archipelago of the Brijuni Islands National Park, one of Croatia's most beautiful National Parks and a sailors dream come true. Starting in Pula you can also sail over to the Kvarner Islands (Krk, Cres, Pag, Rab, Losinj) or cruise along the smaller and less crowded islands ( Unije, Ilovik, Susak, Silba, Premuda) These pretty islands boast clear waters, great bays for shelter, short distances between them and mostly ideal sailing conditions. You will see why Croatia is famous for its natural beauty.
Offering a safe refuge from the elements and open all year, Marina Veruda is a wonderful place to come in for a rest. Holder of the prestigious Blue Flag, the international recognition for environment protection, Marina Veruda stretches along 1500m and there are a good range of charter boats available.
Facilities
Veruda Marina has 630 in water berths for vessels accommodating mega yachts up to 40m and with a max draft of 4m. The row of 18 piers is supplied with electricity (220 and 380 V) and water. There is video surveillance and during the winter months the gates on the piers are locked.
The reception provides full service which includes: reception and registration of guests, reservations, payment of berthing fees, money exchange, the use of telephone, fax and photocopying and any other necessary information.
There are two small supermarkets in the marina, open from April through October, and a restaurant and bar with free Wi-Fi .The marina has a chandler store and a clothing store and the busy port town of Pula is nearby for any other needs.
Veruda marine also has 250 dry berths in a new dry dock. The marina has two cranes with a 10T and a 30 T capacity. Nautical services include: boat lifting and launching, boat hull washing, antifouling coatings for hull protection, hull polishing, and hull, deck, mast and sail repairs. In addition, electrical repairs and electronic installations are possible as well as steel, wood and glass-resin repairs. There is also a battery-charging and installation of new battery service. Everything is on hand for any problems encountered on a sailing holiday.
Getting there and away
Pula International is only 10 kilometers from the marina.
Marina Veruda, in Pula on Croatia’s Istrian coast, is a refined starting point for a week of open-water freedom. Set along the Bay of Veruda, it offers a calm, practical base for charter guests who want sea access without fuss. From here, the city’s Roman legacy is never far away. Pula’s amphitheatre, the Arch of the Sergius, and the old harbor lanes create a striking “land-to-sea” rhythm—one moment you’re docking, the next you’re walking under ancient stone.
If you rent a boat for a day, you can keep things beautifully simple: sail along the coastline, pause at small coves, and return before evening light turns the water copper. For a longer outing, the Veruda area opens toward Istria’s classic scenery—limestone shores, clear shallows, and sheltered bays where wind feels gentler. You can also plan a route that includes Pula’s surrounding peninsulas and viewpoints, then anchor near beaches and rocky pockets that look almost untouched.
Marina Veruda sits in Pula, a city with excellent connections. Pula Airport (PUY) is the main nearby airport, making transfers straightforward after arrival. By road, you can reach other Istrian towns with ease, and Pula’s position also keeps ferry connections within reach for travelers who arrive by sea. Spend a day on land first—then step aboard. Or do it the other way around; the sea sets the pace.
For sailing destinations, a one-week charter from Veruda is ideal for exploring the Adriatic’s Istrian fringe and the nearby island atmosphere. The coastline invites short hops between coves, while the wider region offers the kind of day-to-day variety sailors love: changing horizons, different shades of blue, and ports that feel distinctly local.
Come for the marina. Stay for the route. Veruda doesn’t just host boats—it frames the Adriatic like a private panorama. One week. One horizon. Pure motion!