Vinkuran: Nature and Tranquility

Vinkuran appeals to travelers seeking nature and tranquility: a sheltered beach lies next to a pine forest. Nearby Cave Romane adds a cultural highlight. Anyone looking for a hotel in Vinkuran can think of the destination as a peaceful, nature-rich place with a distinctive historical connection.

Cave Romane: Quarrying History and Culture

Cave Romane near Vinkuran is a former quarry where architectural stone was extracted as far back as ancient times. In Roman times, stone from the quarry was also used to build the Arena of Pula. Today, the site is used for an international summer sculpture colony; concerts, theater performances, film screenings and other events are also held there. The steep rock faces create an acoustic stage for numerous concerts. There is also an area for sport climbing on the rock faces. Quarrying history, cultural uses and climbing come together here. Check the local event program and access to the climbing area before your visit.

More Experiences in the Broader Destination of Općina Medulin

In the broader destination of Općina Medulin, on the Vižula peninsula in the heart of Medulin, you’ll find the multimedia Vižula Archaeological Park. Its archaeological traces span the Neolithic, Late Antiquity and the early Middle Ages, and cover 26 hectares. Visitors can attend an archaeology school in the park; it also has information boards in Braille and a round tactile map. The distinction is clear when choosing what interests you: Vižula is an archaeological park with traces from several periods, while Cave Romane is known for its historic quarry and connection to the Arena of Pula.

Also in the broader destination of Općina Medulin, Banjole is home to the Park of the History of the Municipality of Medulin. As an open-air museum and gallery, it presents the history of the Medulin Riviera from prehistoric times to the present day. The park offers information in Braille and audio interpretations for people with disabilities, limited mobility, and visitors who are blind or visually impaired.

In the broader destination of Općina Medulin, the Gornji Kamenjak scenic trail passes a defensive bay that the Austro-Hungarian army built during the First World War to protect Pula and its surroundings from the Italian army. The trail starts at the parking lot at the entrance to Premantura, is eight kilometers long, and is estimated to take about one and a half hours. Gornji Kamenjak is a protected landscape where 487 different plant species grow.

As a cycling route in the broader destination of Općina Medulin, the Premanturka cycling trail runs from the entrance to Premantura, over a small bridge near Šćuza, to Pomer. In Školjić Bay, visitors can rent kayaks, explore the Medulin archipelago, and try SUP and windsurfing. On Gornji Kamenjak, the Gradina sensory and educational trail is adapted for blind and visually impaired visitors.

Discover more destinations: Vintijan, Pomer, Premantura, Pjescana Uvala, Banjole, Medulin

See the broader travel guide: Općina Medulin.