Lovely villa near Pula and near the sea

Villa Manuela is nested in a small holiday village of Banjole, just a short walking distance from the beach. Sea is undoubtedly the main attraction in this corner of paradise. The small fishing town of Banjole is situated on a small peninsula with a naturally protected port, it is the perfect place for enjoying the sea, sailing and fishing enthusiasts. Here are no traffic jams or large hotel complexes, and still you have everything you need. If you like sport, you can choose between many sport activities. The Istrian peninsula is also home to one of most beautiful national parks in this part of Europe – Brijuni. It can be accessed by a 10 min boat ride with departure from nice fishermen's town Fazana, just 15 kilometres away from the Villa. Pula, the largest city of Istria, just 6 kilometres away from the Villa is world famous for its stunning coliseum, an ancient amphitheatre that was built during the 1st century while Roman emperor Vespansian ruled this part of the world. The untouched nature of the Premantura protected nature park Cape Kamenjak is also close by (9.5 km long, 1.5 km wide, with altogether 30 km of indented coastline). Beside cultural and historical beauties, Istria offers unique gastro experience, well known in this part of the Europe. Home-made Istrian prosciutto (pršut), wine, Istrian pasta (fuži) are just a few of many delicious gastro pleasures Istria can offer for a true experience of Mediterranean home-made cuisine.