In the extreme south-east of Istria, 12 km away from Pula, there is the locality of Ližnjan. The economy of Ližnjan is based on agriculture and tourism, and LIžnjan has traditionally been a place of fishermen, so it is still possible to buy fresh fish from fishermen just caught from the sea, in the port. Due to its natural characteristics , a long and well-indented coastline, high-quality agric
ultural land, valuable forests and excellent landscape values the area of the Municipality of Ližnjan represents one of the last oasis of untouched nature and traditional rural world. If you like to take a rest in silence and away from traffic, but be close to entertainment offered by the nearby tourist center, you are in the right place. You can enjoy in clear water, rocky beaches, hiking trails, cycling tracks and a beautiful wine tavern and restaurants. Ližnjan is surrounded by the sea on the south and east and its 28 km long indented and virgin coastline, full of wild and beautiful beaches. There is a nice beach in Ližnjan, with all the accompanying facilities very close to the center. Marlera peninsula and the homonimous beach facing southward are the most popular places of Liznjan. Close to Ližnjan there is the island of Levan, with its beautiful sandy beach, a real attraction for those desiring adventure.
