Brijuni Islands

14 islands and islets make up this archipelago, which is also a National Park, and located close to Pula. The group of islands consists of 2 larger ones and 12 smaller ones. The largest island is Veliki Brijun, at 1,700 acres, and is 2km from the coast. It is especially green and is covered with Mediterranean vegetation, and you will see herds of wild deer and peacocks roaming around. The island also has a safari park which is home to various animals, many of them given as gifts to President Tudjman, such as zebras, giraffes, bison, camels and deer.
There are daily ferries from Fazana, on the mainland about 8km from Pula, to Veliki Brijuni. There are two hotels on the island of Veli Brijun, the Hotel Neptun-Istra and the Hotel Karmen. There are also 5 villas that can sleep 4-8 people. See accommodation details on the Brijuni National Park website.

Only up until a few years ago, the islands were closed to the general public as they were the summer residence of President Tito and top officials of the former Yugoslavia. Over the years, almost 100 foreign heads of state were received by Tito on the islands. Many film stars were also guests of Tito, including Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, Sophia Loren and Carlo Ponti, and Gina Lollobrigida.


Coordinates: N 44° 55’ 05", E 13° 45’ 31"


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