Vintage style, shady lush garden, and peaceful vibes in walking distance from the sea and city centre. Vintage Villa Magnolia is located in Veruda, a historical residential suburb of Pula, close to the magnificent Adriatic coast with pebble & rocky beaches and crystal clear sea. The coast is covered with pine tree forest and offers plenty of shade, lovely walks and swimming. The Pula town centre i
s also in a walking distance from the Villa Magnolia. Villa was built in 1913 when this area was still a part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Its first owner was a navy officer Julius Riedlein. Most of the original style and interior is preserved today and is listed as a heritage building. There are still other villas in the neighbourhood, all belonging to eminent people of Austro-Hungarian Navy. Not surprisingly, the next-door neighbour was naval captain von Trapp with his singing family, made famous in a musical "Sound of Music". The house is tranquil and spacious and has a large garden or park. There are three bedrooms, named Magnolia, Mimosa and Camelia, situated on the second floor. Camelia Room is a large double bedroom with a view of the park. You can even catch a glimpse of the sea through the window. Mimosa is a smaller but comfortable double bedroom, while Magnolia is a spacious twin bedroom. There are two toilets and a large bathroom, a modern kitchen and a living room with TV. WiFi internet is also available to our guests. The garden terrace sports a gazebo and garden table, and there are a smaller table and chairs on the porch by the entrance - perfect for breakfasts. Pula city centre is about 20min walk away and is full of lively bars, cinema, restaurants, shops... The roman arena/colosseum hosts many exciting events such as Pula international Film Festival, concerts (Leonard Cohen & Joe Cocker, ...), Outlook Festival, etc. You can go on day trips with the boat to other Istrian towns (Rovinj/Rovigno, Poreč/Parenzo, Umag...), visit Lim channel with its oysters (locally called 'fjord') or islands of Brijuni, enjoy jazz in the authentic old village of Bale or attend a meteor rain event in Višnjan... There are boats to Venice and various islands along the Croatian coast, buses to Plitvice Lakes, Slovenia and Italy...
Pula also hosts many musical festivals and events, some of them international and visited by people from all over, such as Outlook and in the past there was a Valkane Beach Party (it was even featured on MTV) and lots of rave parties in Austrian fort Burgignon. Pula is a host to the annual biker meeting when a “cavalry” of bikers ride into town from all over the world. History lovers can explore the Archaeological museum and a lovely exhibition about tribe of Histrians who used to live on the Istrian peninsula. There are many historical places in and around Pula and much of the history is incorporated into the city life: already lively and well visited Roman arena/colosseum, Roman gates leading to Roman Forum, remains of Agripina's house, and much more. More active guests can enjoy lovely jogging paths with exercise spots scattered along the coast and shaded with pine trees, many sports activities near beaches, cycling trips, swimming, windsurfing, water skiing, parachutes, scuba diving, sailing, etc. Those more leisurely types can take advantage of holistic treatments offered in Vintage Villa Magnolia, such as massages, Shiatsu, Reflexology, Acupressure, Yoga, Meditations, and so on. The garden is suitable for quiet exercises (Tai Chi, Yoga, etc.), sunbathing, resting, evening drinks and sunrise breakfasts.
