Crystal clear Istrian sea reflects three-millennium history – sustainably

Thursday, 04 Jul, 2018 0

Pula’s dynamic care for its legacy got it listed as 2016 top100 global sustainable destination

Set in seven hills, Pula has been an important Istrian seaport since well before Roman times. It’s known for its mild climate and unspoiled nature. The city has a long, over 3,000 year tradition of winemaking, fishing, shipbuilding, and, now, tourism.

A stunningly beautiful destination with an enormous cultural, architectural and environmental heritage – the city is determined to steward this fragile environment for both local communities, visitors and for world heritage.

The destination’s main commitment is to preserve existing natural and cultural resources in a sustainable manner. Pula has already made great advances in improving air quality, promoting green transport and managing their solid waste.

So, when you visit Pula, you’ll see green public spaces everywhere – that’s because the city is determined to create a beautiful live-able space and even encourages residents to garden by providing subsidies and awards.

You’ll also enjoy great gourmet, organic and biodynamic local food at the various weekly city-sponsored markets such as the ‘Hand Made Fair’, ‘Aromas and Flavors of Istria’ and the ‘Eco Market’

And that’s all just a part of the ongoing narrative of creating and respecting a vibrant heritage destination, connecting both visitors and local people.

Also there are a fascinating range of events – Pula is often used as a stage with extraordinarily thought-provoking events such as the Guinness World Record Light Award when the "Light Postcard" was made and photographed with 4013 participants. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhl3f4IvaXE

And it’s not only fun – behind all these engaging activities is a well-thought out strategy for sustainable tourism development, balancing the economic, environmental and socio-cultural effects of tourism, created to deliver good experiences to both visitors and local communities.

Pula is becoming both a good place to live and a good place to visit. http://www.pulainfo.hr

http://greendestinations.info/top100-2016/?dest=pula

Valere Tjolle

below social share icons

Valere

Chargebacks911 offers scalable solutions that are customized for any business of any size in any industry. With the flexibility to...

IHG Hotels & Resorts: Redefining Hospitality Excellence IHG Hotels & Resorts is a globally renowned hospitality company that stands at...

City Cruises is a leading operator of sightseeing, dining and charter services operating in London, York and Poole. We offer...

Take your clients’ vacation to the next level at Universal Orlando Resort™. With three amazing theme parks – Universal Studios...

Located in the heart of the Northeast and within easy driving distance of a third of the population of the...

Celebrating its 30-year anniversary in 2022, Regent Seven Seas Cruises® offers guests An Unrivaled Experience® with every luxury included. Carrying...

Nium was founded on the mission to build the global payments infrastructure of tomorrow, today. With the onset of the on-demand...

Discover Sarawak Revealing a side of Asia unlike anywhere else, Sarawak offers an alternative for those seeking humble authenticity far...

The Oregon Tourism Commission, dba Travel Oregon, works to enhance visitors’ experiences by providing information, resources and trip planning tools...

STA was established to support the growth of the travel and tourism sector by serving the needs of tourism companies...

AXA Assistance specializes in best-in-class cost containment, health and travel services. Over 60 years of experience combined with a US and...

Since 1932, P&O Cruises has offered Aussies and Kiwis the opportunity to take to the seas and have the holiday...

The city has been the vibrant heart of Japan for over 400 years, and is a crossroads where tradition meets...

Centara Hotels & Resorts is Thailand’s leading hotel operator. Its 93 properties span all major Thai destinations plus the Maldives,...

ITB Asia, Asia’s Leading Travel Trade Show, is an annually held B2B trade show and convention for the travel industry; it is designed...

Offering the most powerful portfolio in the industry, our 30 brands and 8,000+ properties across 139 countries and territories give...

The superpower in bed banks for 30 years We are an award-winning and trusted accommodation wholesaler since 1991. We are...

Family-owned Olympic Holidays has been arranging holidays to Greece, the Greek islands and Cyprus for more than half century. The company is unrivalled...