Adriatic-Ionian Route › Stage 3/4
E3Pula–Labin
The route from Pula leads through the Medulin Riviera, and in Vinkuran it passes by the old Roman quarry (Cava Romana) from where the stone was brought for the construction of the monumental amphitheater in Pula. In Banjole you can turn off the route south to Premantura, where you will find the entrance to Cape Kamenjak, the southernmost point of the Istrian peninsula and a protected landscape since 1996. From Banjole the route continues through the fishing villages of Pomer and Medulin, one of the most visited tourist destinations in Istria. It then passes through Ližnjan and Šišan and descends into the Velika Budava bay, after which it climbs towards the town of Kavran. On the undulating road, with beautiful views and pleasant shade, you drive through the picturesque villages of Pavičini, Šegotići, Krnica, Bratulići and Hreljići, Dobrani, Beloči and Plehuti, and in the village of Hrboki you can see the ridge of Mount Učka and its highest peak, Vojak (1401 m), and Raša Bay. You will soon come out onto the D66 road, cross it and drive to the centre of Barban, a picturesque medieval settlement idyllically situated on a hill above the Raša River. From Barban, the winding D66 road descends to the bridge over the Raša River, or rather to the very confluence of the Raša River into the sea and the fishing village of Trget. From Trget, there is a steep climb towards Salakovci along the county road ŽC5103, and the route continues towards the medieval town of Labin, known for its mining model, which is unique in this part of Europe. Accommodation can be found in one of the holiday homes, hotels, agritourisms or rooms of private renters.
Attractions
National parks
Nature parks and protected areas
Main museums
Most important historical sites
Other attractions
- Centar Arsia: The Small Museum of Mining
- Visitor's centre in Barban
- House of cycling Loborika
Near the route
Showing 10 of 47 trails along this section.
| # | Trail | Type | Length | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 301 | VASIANUM | Trekking/gravel | 13 km | Easy |
| 302 | ST. ELISEUS - SHORTER ROUTE | MTB | 7,7 km | Easy |
| 308 | CYCLING THROUGH PULA | Trekking/gravel | 41 km | Easy |
| 309 | LUNGO MARE | Road | 16 km | Easy |
| 310 | PUNTIŽELA | MTB | 14 km | Easy |
| 311 | ŠIJANA FOREST | Road | 13 km | Easy |
| 312 | LABINSKA | MTB | 3,7 km | Easy |
| 313 | ADRIFORT ŠTINJAN | MTB | 10 km | Moderate |
| 314 | GREAT BRIJUN | Road | 13,3 km | Easy |
| 315 | MEDULIN RIVIERA | MTB | 51,5 km | Moderate |
Practical information
Bike rental (11)
- Jistra Adventures MTB BIKE / E-BIKE
- Atlas Rabac
- Bike center Rabac
- BIKE SPOT KAMENJAK
- Dino Commerce - Nedešćina
- E-bike Sprtva
- Istra-Adventure d.o.o.
- MALUPE SPORT
- MAREMONTI-ISTRA
- Obrt SEPE
- PULA BIKE
Bike services and shops (14)
- Bike center Rabac
- BIKE PEROJ
- BIKE PLANET
- BIKE SPOT KAMENJAK
- Dino Commerce
- Dino Commerce
- ENDURO bikes & stuff
- Jistra Adventures Bike Service
- MALUPE SPORT
- MALUPE SPORT
- Maremonti-Istra d.o.o.
- Pula bike
- Surf & Bike Shop Istra
- VALCIC CYCLING CONCEPT
Bike transfers (6)
Public drinking water taps (6)
- Beram
- Fažana
- Fažana
- Kožljak
- Kršan
- Vodnjan
Medical services (28)
- Pula General Hospital Hospital / clinic
- Terra Medica Clinic, Pula Hospital / clinic
- Croatia poliklinika Pula Hospital / clinic
- Istrian Health centre, Pula Health centre
- Istrian Health centre, Labin Health centre
- Labin pharmacy Pharmacy
- Škopac -Batelić, Labin Pharmacy
- Milevoj - Braje - Franković Pharmacy, Labin Pharmacy
- Kaštel pharm, Nedeščina Pharmacy
- Kaštel pharm , Rabac Pharmacy
- Hrvatin Kajfeš, Raša Pharmacy
- Adiva -Valun , Barban Pharmacy
- Raša Pharmacy
- Adiva - Irena Bobanović Vujnović , Marčana Pharmacy
- Istrian pharmacy Medulin Pharmacy
- Kaštel pharm Medulin Pharmacy
- Primapharme, Banjole Pharmacy
- Dajković, Ližnjan Pharmacy
- Istrian pharmacy Fažana Pharmacy
- Valbandon Pharmacy
- Istrian pharmacy Pula (Giardini) Pharmacy
- Irena Grahovac Pula Pharmacy
- Adiva- Vanja Lisjak Pula Pharmacy
- Primapharme, Pula Pharmacy
- Istrian pharmacy Pula (Veli vrh) Pharmacy
- Istrian pharmacy Pula (Flavijevska) Pharmacy
- Istrian pharmacy Pula (Forum) Pharmacy
- Istrian pharmacy Vodnjan Pharmacy