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Crystal clear Istrian sea reflects three-millennium history – sustainably
Pula’s dynamic care for its legacy gets it listed as 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. www.pulainfo.hr
http://greendestinations.info/top100-2016/?dest=pula
Valere Tjolle
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Valere
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