Cagliari Day - Pula -4

After the early morning  rain showers we decided to hop on a local bus to the town of Pula. Leaving behind the bustle of Cagliari, the bus to Pula begins its journey southward as the city fades into the background, the road unfurls across a narrow causeway—a stunning stretch of land where nature feels remarkably close.

This stretch of the journey, between Cagliari and Pula, is only around 40 kilometres, but it’s rich in contrast. Urban energy gives way to wetlands and wild beauty, and the road itself seems to float between two worlds—sea on one side, salt and birds on the other. The journey across the causeway bringing you close to the dozens of flamingos feeding.

Soon, the flamingos disappear from view, and the bus begins to wind gently through pine groves and small coastal villages. But that moment across the causeway stays with you—simple, unexpected, and quietly spectacular.

We soon arrived in Pula after an hour's drive.

We explored the charming village of Pula, where narrow streets are brought to life with a cascade of colourful flags fluttering above.

Nestled in the heart of Pula's historic centre, the Church of San Giovanni Battista. Dating back to the 13th century, this Romanesque-Pisan style church is set in a picturesque corner of the village.

For lunch we stopped off at the Charì Bistrò where Rob had a traditional village platter and Mandy went for the ceaser salad.

On our way back to the bus stop we came upon the beautiful Villa St Maria

The villa was constructed in 1838 on the ruins of an ancient church of the same name. While the villa is typically closed to the public, it occasionally opens its doors during special events, such as the "Domus Antigas" festival.