Medulin - a tourist destination
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Published: 23.05.2020.
About ten kilometers south of Pula is Medulin - the center of tourist life. The place itself can be easily seen from afar, because two white bell towers of the church of Sv. Agnes. Although only with about 2,000 inhabitants, Medulin has all the attributes necessary for the functioning of a tourist place: with its mild Mediterranean climate, clean sea and indented coastline, it meets all the conditions for the rest of many guests.
The coast of Medulin is really characterized by accessibility in almost the entire length, so that every guest who wishes can find a quiet place and its own small private beach.
The surrounding small islands are an inseparable part of Medulin's tourist offer. The area of Medulin also includes the nearby fishing towns of Premantura, Banjole and Pomer, as well as Pješčana Uvala. All these towns are focused on tourism by constantly enriching their tourist offer.
While touring Medulin's historical heritage, you shouldn't miss the Church of Our Lady of Health, which keeps valuable frescoes and Glagolitic graffiti from the 15th century, as well as the Parish Church of St. Agnes built in 1894, characteristic for its two 33-meter-high bell towers, which are a common motif on postcards of Medulin. Once a fishing village, today a modern tourist resort, Medulin offers a dynamic and activity-packed holiday. Everything is focused on tourism.
Some of the many cultural events include programs of Medulin's Concert Summer with classical concerts in churches and town squares. Medulin's central square known as "placa" is the venue for folk festivals, fisherman's festivals, concerts and handicraft fairs on warm summer nights, or you can simply enjoy a romantic walk along the picturesque riviera.
Nearby is protected landscape of Cape Kamenjak, the southernmost point of Istria where you become one with nature. Magical views, white rocky beaches and nearly 500 plant species testify to the great biological diversity and ecologically preserved area. Special features of its plant life are the several orchid species. This is a paradise for campers and wind surfers, as well as all lovers of active holidays.
