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Crikvenica is situated in the Kvarner bay at the Adriatic sea, at a distance of 35 kilometers from Rijeka, a big road and railway junction and the centre of the district of Primorje and Gorski Kotar, a part of which is also the town of Crikvenica. The whole town of Crikvenica is in fact a riviera with a row of almost connected small tourist resorts: Selce, Crikvenica, Dramalj and Jadranovo. The town spreads on about 28 square kilometers in the coastal zone, which is about 15 km long and about 2 km wide, and is squeezed between the sea and the elongated littoral reef of an average height above sea level of about 300 m. The neighbourhood of the airport on the island of Krk, the pa... Read more

Position Croatia is a middleuropean Adriatic country. It lies between Slovenia on the west, Hungary on the north, Serbia and Montenegro, as well as Bosnia and Herzegovina on the east, while the Adriatic sea divides it from its neighbor Italy. The convenient geografical position, as well as the good traffic connections make it easy to reach its numerous destinations and the wunderful beaches of the cristal blue and clear Adriatic sea. Surface The Republic of Croatia covers an area of 56.538 km2 and its territorial waters cover 31.900 km2. The Adriatic sea of Croatia is for many Europeans the closest warm sea and is at the same time one of the most beautiful. The coastline inc... Read more

Mošćenička Draga is a tourist resort situated on the East coast of Istria, in the Gulf of Rijeka. Formerly a fishermen's village, it is well-known today as a tourist destination. The growth of tourism in Mošćenička Draga began at the beginning of the century. A wide range of accommodation facilities is available in two hotels, private rooms and apartments, as well as in the camp-site. The symbols of this little town are two lovely pebble beaches where a number of sports and recreational events take place in the summer. The promenade on the seafront extends for more than a kilometre and commands a magnificent view of the whole Kvarner Bay. Splendid old and new villas are situated... Read more

Lovran - A pitoresquely seaside town, with a long and rich past, has settled underneath the steep slopes of mt Učka at the Bay of Kvarner. An exeptional geographic position beetween sea and the mountains is giving Lovran this specific mild climate with so many sunny days, gentle winters and pleasant summers. Lovran is named after laurel (Laurus nobilis) which here grows in abundance, just as many other mediteranian vegetations. Lovran is one of the few touristic destinations, who have not lost their authenthicy and identity. All touristic contents are adjusted to it ,so in spite of many hotels and capacities, Lovran remains in visitors memory as a town with abundant historical h... Read more

Icici is a little town and seaside resort on the eastern coast of Istria at the foot of mount Ucka. It is 7km south of the city of Opatija. Its colourful landscape, steep cliffs, houses and villas which blend nicely into the landscape and Mediterranean climate make Icici a lovely holiday destination throughout the whole year. With the development of tourism in Icici, a new complex of rest and vacation homes have been built. It also offers accommodation a wide variety of apartments and rooms in private homes as well as luxurious villas to stay in. Icici is especially known for its well-equipped marina where guests can enjoy its nautical tourism. Along with sailing, guests can als... Read more

Umag is rise as a popular tourist destination in Croatia should come as no surprise. The scenic Istrian city along the Adriatic Coast holds unmatched beauty and distinction. Due to its location in northwest Croatia, Umag is considered the gateway to Istria from northern Europe. Upon arriving in the city, you notice its splendour immediately. The sight of lush landscape is endless and the scent of the Adriatic Sea is in the air. Instantly, you know you are in a special place. With a coastline filled with stunning beaches, Umag has solidified itself as an established summer destination in Europe. But the sea is only one of the reasons Umag stands out as an exceptional vacation sit... Read more

Rovinj - On the magnificent coast of Istria (Croatia), right below the Lim Fjord, is the most romantic place in the Mediterranean! The town of Rovinj is the right destination for all of you seeking a sentimental atmosphere of the times that have forever gone by. In the Mediterranean, you can find it here, in the town that has begun its romantic life on an island, its restricted area resulting in crowded houses, narrow streets and small squares, still untouched by modern urbanism. On the seaside, the town is protected by a high rocky shore and house walls built on cliffs, while the mainland side is protected by solid walls. The town is dominated by the baroque St. Euphemia’s Chur... Read more

Rabac is the major tourist resort on the eastern coast of the Istrian Peninsula, some 40 kilometers away from Pula and only five kilometers from Labin. Situated in Kvarner Bay, at the foot of towering slopes protecting the town and also ensuring a mild Mediterranean climate, Rabac with a tourist capacity of nearly 10,000 beds can justly claim the title of ‘the pearl of Kvarner’. Wonderful surrounding, lovely pebbly beach, pleasant climate and view of Kvarner Bay all attracted holiday-makers and travel writers as early as the mid-19th century when Rabac was just a small fishing village. Its first hotel, Hotel Quarnero was built in 1889, but in spite of all its advantages at the b... Read more

Porec is the most popular holiday resort in Istria and has named the top resort in Croatia by the Croatian National Tourist Office numerous times. There are over 100,000 beds available in the area, but hotels and other facilities are widely spread so the place never feels too crowded. The main tourist areas are two bays south of the town, called Zelena (Green) and Plava (Blue) Laguna (lagoon). They are almost like small towns, with several hotels in each, as well as camping facilities, a marina and shopping and entertainment areas. Most visitors stay in one of the two. If you're in the main part of town and fancy a bit of swimming and sunbathing, head to nearby Sveti Nikola isla... Read more

Novigrad is a scenic historical little town located on the southern Novigrad shore under the mountain Velebit, in a long bay who's steep shores are covered with dense pine forest. Novigrad has been inhabited continously since prehistory. The oldest part of town, historical centre is located on the north-eastern side of the bay on the hill-side under the fort Fortica, surrounded by heavy walls. Roman fortress in who's foundations a Liburnian citadel is found, was reformed in the 13th century, and hence named Castrum Novum (lat.), meaning Croatian Novigrad. In that same fortress queen Elizabeta Kotromanic' and her daughter were held captive, two persons who greatly marked the hist... Read more