Kvarner Bay in Croatia is a large bay on the Adriatic coast, like a treasure box filled with large and small islands, each of which represents a famous resort.

The islands of Cres, Lošinj, Krk, Pag and Rab, located on the mainland coast of the cosmopolitan Opatija, are well known to tourists who know what it means: a holiday in Croatia! Reasonable prices, warm and clean Adriatic Sea, sea sun, no suffocating heat like anywhere else in Antalya, beaches and seaside promenades that are not too crowded with tourists, and most importantly, the feeling that you are in Europe!

Kvarner Bay: resorts, attractions, hotels

Kvarner Bay is located in the largest bay of the Adriatic Sea. Every corner of its seaside, islands or mountains will deliver the most vivid impressions. The region is distinguished by a favorable climate at all times of the year, a rich cultural program and festivals.

The picturesque coast of the bay provides a full range of surprises, variety and entertainment. In the summer you can enjoy the sun and sea, and in the afternoon spend time in the mountains.

Opatija Riviera

Opatija Riviera has been a favorite vacation spot of kings since 1844. Similarly, the city of Opatija is one of the most important tourist centers in Croatia. You will fall in love with it immediately, very clean, cozy, immersed in beautiful and diverse greenery. It seems to envelop you with its charm and surprises with its magnificent architecture, parks and walking paths “lungomare” along the coast. March is considered the month of open doors in wellness complexes. Hotels offer packages with wellness services. As well as gastronomic offers in the best restaurants based on healthy eating and Mediterranean cuisine.

A city at the foot of Mount Učka in western Kvarner, just 13 km from Rijeka. The population is 9 thousand people. The city is located on the Rijeka – Pula highway (M2, E751). Mount Učka protects Opatija from clouds and cyclones, so it is almost always sunny here. Thanks to its unique climate and picturesque landscapes, the city has the longest history of tourism development in the Adriatic – this business originated in Opatija in the mid-19th century. The first hotel in Croatia also appeared here. Opatija became an elite resort, a place of rest for world celebrities, including members of royal families. People as diverse as the Romanian King Charles I and the legendary writer James Joyce rested here.

Hotel Savoy Opatija

Hotel Savoy with luxurious rooms and elegant interiors is located in the center of Opatija on a hill above the picturesque Lungomare promenade. Almost all rooms are equipped with a balcony overlooking the Kvarner Bay. The hotel has a wellness center, the Lungo Mare restaurant and a bar with a beautiful terrace. The restaurant serves local and international cuisine. There is a small conference room for 16 people for small business meetings and events. Opatija offers a mild climate and a long swimming season. Guests are guaranteed a wonderful vacation on the private beach of the Savoy Hotel. A cafe, a wine shop, boutiques, a casino and a disco are located next to the hotel.

Hotel Villa Palme Opatija

You can relax and have a wonderful holiday in the luxurious high-class rooms of the Hotel Villa Palme, located in the peaceful center of Opatija. Guests can expect a wonderful combination of elegance and comfort. Hotel Villa Palme is surrounded by beautiful Mediterranean landscapes with lush gardens, just 350 meters from the main beaches and 300 meters from many restaurants, boutiques, banks, grocery stores, etc. The apartments are equipped with a private entrance, large terraces and balconies. They offer a fantastic view of the city of Rijeka and the Kvarner Bay with the islands of Krk and Cres. Relax in the pool or sauna and enjoy a barbecue on the terrace. There is a children’s playground. The friendly and professional staff will make your stay as pleasant as possible. The staff will give you recommendations for visiting wonderful tourist attractions.

Hotel Agava Opatija

On one side of the Agava Hotel (4 stars) is the main street of Opatija, on the other – the famous Angiolina Park. Guests can enjoy beautiful views of the Kvarner Bay. On the ground floor there is a lobby with a reception desk, an aperitif bar and a restaurant.

General information: 24-hour reception, Room service
Information at the hotel: Credit Cards: American Express, Visa, Euro / Mastercard, Diners Club, American Express, Visa, Euro / Mastercard
Services: Luggage storage, Laundry, Dry cleaning, Breakfast in the room, Electronic Internet services, Currency exchange, Shoe shine, Fax / photo printing
Miscellaneous: Bar, Non-smoking rooms, safety deposit boxes, elevator

Grand Hotel Opatija

Hotel Grand is located on the seafront in Opatija and offers air-conditioned rooms with a minibar, hairdryer and free internet access. The hotel offers stunning views of the slopes of Učka and the Kvarner Bay with its islands. The Camellia restaurant with an open kitchen serves healthy, home-cooked meals based on the culinary traditions of the Kvarner region. The spacious wellness centre features outdoor pools, a Finnish sauna, Roman baths, as well as a jacuzzi and facial and body treatments.

Hotel Belvedere Opatija

The unique atmosphere of the Belvedere Hotel is best described as carefree. The hotel is located in a picturesque park on the famous Franz Joseph Trail promenade between Opatija and Volosko. If you like long walks away from the busy city streets, then Belvedere is the perfect choice. Firstly, it is located right on the sea, in the middle of a beautiful park, in a quiet part of the city, and secondly, not far from the Ambasador hotel and conference center.

Hotel Residenz Opatija

This hotel, located near the coast, offers a beautiful panoramic view of the Kvarner Bay. The blue sea stretching to the horizon and the sparkling waves washing the hotel’s beach involuntarily attract the eye when you dine in the restaurant or relax on the terrace.

City of Rijeka

Rijeka is the Croatian name of the city, which means “river”. The city received this name in honor of the Riječina River, which until World War II divided the Italian and Croatian parts of the city. The Italian name of the city is Fiume, which also means “river”.

Rijeka has a long and rich history. Having arisen on the site of a Roman settlement, the city was repeatedly attacked by the Venetian Republic, it was divided between the Austrian and Hungarian administrations of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The most incredible part of its history, connected with the period after World War I, is striking. Rijeka had its own Republic of Fiume, led by the Italian poet Gabriele d’Annunzio, who called it the “Republic of Beauty.” This republic did not last long, but Fiume-Rijeka remained a free city for several years and was the subject of disputes between Italy and Yugoslavia.

In the modern city, traces of all eras and influences can be found, and Italian is often heard. The surreal spirit of interwar Rijeka still lingers in local cafes and at the traditional carnival. Rijeka seems to be the best place for those looking for a balance between beach vacation and sightseeing, a city with magnificent architecture and an intense cultural life.

The center of the region with various museums, theaters and shops, the city of Rijeka is a crossroads of important roads, railways and sea routes. Rijeka is a kind of shopping center of the Kvarner region. It is home to one of the largest centers in Croatia, the six-story Tower Center with various shops, restaurants, an entertainment club, a bank, cinemas, a pharmacy, a casino and a garage.

The city of Rijeka has a beach for the disabled, equipped with all the necessary assistive devices.

The sights are scattered throughout different parts of the city. You can explore the old part in 3 hours. But it is still worth taking the time to visit the castle and take a sightseeing tour of the city to see what you cannot see on foot (there is a sightseeing bus in the city).

The drinking water in Rijeka and Opatija deserves special attention. It is believed that the water here is of the highest quality and you can safely drink it from the tap, which is what we did. It is truly excellent drinking water!

What to see:

Korzo and the City Tower. Korzo is the main pedestrian street of Rijeka and the center of its tourist life. Both tourists and locals like to walk along Korzo, and many of the houses on it claim the title of palaces.

Leaning Tower. This tower was built by Venetian craftsmen at the end of the 14th century, and later tilted slightly, by about 50 centimeters. Currently, this tower is a bell tower, standing next to the Church of the Assumption of the Immaculate Virgin Mary.

Central Market. A complex of buildings in the Art Nouveau style, with openwork structures made of glass and reinforced concrete, is the Rijeka market. The atmosphere here is chaotic, the traders are noisy, the selection of farm products is huge. Of particular interest is Ribarnica, where fresh fish and seafood are sold. At the same time, the interiors are impressive.

Croatian National Theatre named after Ivan Zajc. This theatre building was built according to the design of the famous Austrian architects Felner and Helmer, who designed more than 45 theatres in Central Europe. Like their other projects, the Rijeka theater is a luxurious building with Renaissance and Baroque elements.

Trsat. Once a hilltop settlement, Trsat was a suburb of Rijeka. Now it is a part of the city that attracts tourists and pilgrims.

The Cathedral of St. Vitus, the patron saint and protector of Rijeka, was built in the 17th-18th centuries according to the design of the Italian Jesuit architect Giacomo Briano. Made in the form of a rotunda with Renaissance and Baroque elements, it emphasizes the Italian spirit of the city. Inside, a 13th-century stone crucifix is kept, which is considered miraculous.

The Capuchin Church of Our Lady of Lourdes impresses with its bizarre neo-Gothic facade. It was built at the beginning of the 20th century, and according to the final project, it was supposed to be two and a half times larger and end with a tower. Inside, it is decorated with paintings and stained glass windows, many of which depict Croatian saints.

The Church of Our Lady of Trsat was built in the 15th century on the site where, according to legend, the house of the Virgin Mary miraculously appeared. Since then, the crowd of pilgrims has not been exhausted.

The Church of St. Romuald and All Saints is a modernist church made of reinforced concrete, faced with Vrsar stone, with a 65-meter bell tower. The church was built on the territory of the Kozala city cemetery in honor of the legionnaires of Gabriele D’Annunzio and the Italian soldiers who died in the First World War. Thanks to the financial and political intervention of Mussolini, the church was built in the late 1920s according to the design of Bruno Angheben.

The Rijeka Synagogue is one of the three synagogues that survived in Croatia after World War II. It was built in 1930 at the initiative of Orthodox Jews. Compared to the main synagogue of Rijeka, which was destroyed in 1944, this one is quite small and has almost no decorative elements. However, it now has both religious and cultural significance for the small local Jewish community.

Islamic Center. This futuristic, mesmerizing structure was completed in 2013. The center is located on a hill above the city, its site offers magnificent views of the city and the sea (especially in the west), and it itself resembles an alien ship. Inside, you can enjoy the wonders of modern design and soak up the multicultural atmosphere of Rijeka.

The City Museum was established in Rijeka in 1994 based on the collections of the former Museum of the People’s Revolution.
The Maritime and History Museum of the Croatian Coast is located in a luxurious building from the late 19th century, the former Governor’s Palace.

Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art art in Rijeka is a paradise for lovers of contemporary art. In addition to paintings and sculptures, the museum has a large collection of graphics, photographs and video materials.

Rijeka Tunnel is Rijeka’s newest museum project, having opened to visitors in May 2017. This is a tunnel built by the Italians during World War II.

The Astronomical Center includes an observatory and a planetarium and is the only facility of its kind in Croatia.

Crikvenica Riviera

On the central promenade is located the amusement park “Adrenaline Park Crikvenica”. On the promenade and the surrounding streets there are many shops selling clothes, souvenirs, “zlotaren” (jewelry). Along the entire promenade there are a number of cafes and restaurants, some of which are located on the open terraces of the second floors of hotels, from where a beautiful view of the Kvarner Bay and the island of Krk opens. Along the entire promenade, a pleasant, both for day and evening walks, Lyubavna cestica (path of love) has been laid. For children, there is plenty of space on the promenade, many playgrounds, swings, slides, trampolines, there is a mini water park. Mountain hiking trails.

Fishing. A 5-minute drive from the center of Crikvenica, in the village of Tribalj, there is a mountain lake with a beautiful view of the ancient castle, the perimeter of which is arranged for fishing, there are piers and places for picnics. The annual European Championship in catching big fish is held on the lake.

Paragwaying. A 15-minute drive from the center of Crikvenica, in the village of Bribir, there is a parachuting school, where beginners are trained and experts in descending from the mountains on a sports parachute are trained.

Here is the largest wellness center in this part of Europe. Thanks to its ideal climate, rehabilitation and wellness programs, the region is in great demand among lovers of medical tourism.

The perfect beaches of Crikvenica have repeatedly received the prestigious Blue Flag award.

Hotel Selce Crikvenica

Located just 50 m from a pebbly beach in Selce, this fully air-conditioned hotel offers rooms with international satellite TV, a hairdryer and a minibar, as well as free Wi-Fi. You can enjoy a massage at the wellness center and pamper yourself with a visit to the beauty salon. Hotel Selce also has a restaurant and a café with a terrace. The beach has a Blue Flag certificate, and there are playgrounds, water slides, trampolines and other equipment. You can go diving, rafting or fishing. Tours to the Plitvice Lakes National Park or nearby islands can be arranged at Hotel Selce.

Hotel Omorika Crikvenica

Hotel Omorika is located next to a sunny beach, surrounded by Mediterranean vegetation. The hotel offers conference facilities (300 seats). Sports facilities are also available. In July and August, the hotel has a permanent team of animators who will make your stay even more enjoyable. Довколишній реабілітаційний госпіталь Thalassotherapia пропонує різні медичні і оздоровчі процедури.

Ресторани і бари

Напівпансіон і сніданок шведський стіл (для гостей готелю); континентальний (для гостей павільйону), вибір меню на вечерю.

Hotel Villa Aurora Цріквеніца

Запрошуємо Вас в сімейний готель Villa Aurora насолодитися вражаючим видом на затоку Кварнер. Готель Villa Aurora знаходиться всього в 5 хвилинах ходьби від пляжу Црні Моль, на якому можна відпочити, зайнятися сноклінгом, дайвінгом і відправитися на човнову екскурсію. Готель пропонує гостям приємний відпочинок в мальовничих околицях. Співробітники готелю прагнуть задовольнити інтереси і потреби кожного гостя.

Готель оснащений всім сучасним обладнанням для комфортабельного відпочинку гостей, які проводять тут відпустку, а також для ділових людей, які планують організувати невеликі бізнес-зустрічі в приємній атмосфері Середземномор’я. Всі номери мають високий рівень комфорту. Кухня, яку пропонують в готелі, відрізняється різноманітністю страв і високою якістю. Готель допоможе вам організувати заняття підводним плаванням, а також різні інтелектуальні заходи, наприклад, гри в бридж і турніри з шахів.

Ресторани і бари

Цей готель подає сніданок щоранку з 07:00 до 09:00. Ресторан відкритий з 16:00 до 22:00 і пропонує характерні страви хорватської кухні.

Номери

Комфортабельні номери мають вил на острів Крк і чудове Адріатичне море або вид на парк.

Місцезнаходження

Сусідні пам’ятки включають гірський курорт Платак (катання по гірських схилах взимку), Bjelolasica (спортивний комплекс), печери Постойни. Ви також можете зробити поїздки в такі містах, як Рієка (приблизно в 35 км від готелю) і Пула, а також круїзи на острів Крк. Вам обов’язково варто відвідати основну туристичну визначну пам’ятку Хорватії – національний парк Плітвіцькі озера, який зарахований до об’єктів всесвітньої спадщини ЮНЕСКО. У парку ви можете помилуватися на прекрасні водоспади, озера і дикі ліси. Всі вищевказані пам’ятки розташовані в годині їзди (або подорожі на човні) від готелю.

Острів КРК

Острів Крк – це найбільший острів Адріатики, покритий густими хвойними лісами, щедрими виноградниками і оливковими гаями. Розташований він у північній частині Хорватії, в затоці Кварнер, і знаменитий своїми піщаними і гальковими пляжами, м’яким середземноморським кліматом, різноманітним природним світом, історичними пам’ятками.

Курорти острова Крк

Один з найулюбленіших курортів Крка, Малінська, розташований в західній частині острова і захищений від східних вітрів мальовничою бухтою. Сюди їдуть за чистим морем, прекрасними видами і неспішними прогулянками серед дивовижної адріатичної природи. Малінська плавно перетікає в курорт Халудуво, де є великий вибір барів, дискотек, кафе і неймовірно красивий пляж.

Курорт Башка відомий своїм двокілометровим галькові пляжем і безцінними археологічними знахідками. Тут знайшли найдавніший письмовий пам’ятник глаголицею – кам’яну плиту, на якій викарбовано юридичний документ XI століття. Написи на глаголиці можна побачити в різних церквах Крка. Наприклад, в храмі святого Доната, який вважається прекрасним зразком стародавнього хорватського зодчества.

Врбник, білосніжне містечко романтиків і художників, розташоване на вершині високої гори. Воно знамените самою вузенькою вуличкою в світі (всього 43 см) і благородним білим вином Шляхтина.

Головна визначна пам’ятка Омішаль – це добре збережені римські терми II століття. У серпні тут проходить барвистий фольклорний фестиваль. Недалеко від Крка є маленький острівець Кошлюн з багатою архітектурною спадщиною різних епох.

До послуг гостей – фешенебельні готелі, вишукані ресторани і традиційні таверни-конобах, а також тенісні корти і дайвінг-клуби.

Єдиний острів з’єднаний мостом з материком. Сюди часто привозять туристів на рибний пікнік. Дійсно на острові можна насолодитися гастрономічними шедеврами хорватської кухні: кварнерським омаром, ягнятиною під «пеком», копченим окостом «пршут», овечим сиром, чорним різотто, пирогами з каштанами та інжиром.

До речі овечий сир і м’ясної окіст «пршут» ми купували додому і прекрасно довезли. Дуже смачні делікатеси!

Острів КРК користується популярністю серед любителів гірського та велосипедного туризму, рафтингу, рибної ловлі. Тут знаходиться близько 300 км гірських прогулянкових доріжок, 14 дайвінг центрів.

Нічне життя на острові кипить, в основному, в містах Малинськ і Крк: тут є кілька дискотек і нічних клубів.

Готель Uvala Scott Кралєвіца

Туристичне село Uvala Scott розташоване в тихій затоці Дубно поблизу острова Крк. Вона складається з павільйонів в середземноморському стилі. Залив Дубно може похвалитися природним гальковим пляжем і причалом для малих суден. До ваших послуг велика кількість спортивних заходів, а також численні екскурсійні програми. Готель Uvala Scott організовує човнові або автобусні екскурсії на острів Крк і національний парк Плітвіцькі озера. Є приморський бар з меню шведський стіл і трактир з вишуканими стравами і напоями.

Ресторан для гостей готелю знаходиться в центральній будівлі. Тут сервірується сніданок і вечеря по меню шведський стіл. У цьому ж районі є кафе з терасою, що виходить на море, розважальний салон, снек-бар поруч із пляжем. Ресторан Tavern знаходиться в колишньому будинку родини Олександра Скотта. Відреставрований в строгому стилі затишний ресторан пропонує страви на грилі і піцу. Ресторан має в своєму розпорядженні тінисту кам’яну терасу, де звучить жива музика у вечірні години. Недалеко знаходиться диско-клуб White Horse, найстаріший в регіоні Кварнер.

Острів Црес

Екологічна оаза затоки Кварнер. Незаймана природа, мальовничі містечка і чудові дикі пляжі. Црес представляє ідеальне місце для відпочинку в гармонії з природою. Тут багато готелів, апартаментів та кемпінгів. Дістатися з материка можна на поромі.

Якщо ви любите дикі райські пляжі, можете відправитися в в село Lubenice, там знаходиться один з найкрасивіших пляжів в Хорватії. Берегова лінія острова порізана і простягається на 248 кілометрів. Його західна і південна частини мають безліч бухт і галькових пляжів, а в північній і східній частині багато крутих скель.

Місто Црес – хороша база для вивчення всього острова. Колоритні будиночки оточують жвавий порт, де рибалки розвантажують свій улов і продають його ресторанам.

Визначною пам’яткою північній частині острова є грифи Бели. Цих могутніх птахів можна побачити в заповіднику Білі.

На цьому острові радимо звернути увагу на старовинну фортецю Любеніце, де влітку проходять концерти класичної музики, прісноводне Вранське озеро, а також монастирі міста Црес.

Острів Лошінь

Острів ароматів, на якому можна поправити здоров’я. Крім численних готелів і котеджів, можна зняти житло в приватному секторі і познайомитися з доброзичливими місцевими жителями, їх звичаями і традиціями.

Тут можна провести ідеальний відпочинок на чистому узбережжі серед густої зелені сосен. Цілющий запах хвої допомагає людям із серцевими та легеневими захворюваннями. Лікувальні курорти острова вважаються кращими у всій Хорватії.

The island of Lošinj is located in the Kvarner Bay off the northern coast of Croatia. More than two thousand years ago, it was separated from Cres by a canal dug to facilitate navigation. Getting to the island is quite easy thanks to ferry crossings, bus routes and good roads, and there is also a small airport for private planes in the center of the island.

The island is buried in dense subtropical vegetation, which makes the air especially pleasant and healing, and several small but very beautiful islets are scattered around it. You will find only two settlements on the island – Mali Lošinj and Veli Lošinj, both of which have long been known as wonderful resorts.

Mali Lošinj has excellent conditions for diving, windsurfing, and cycling and hiking will brighten up the stunning landscapes. The island comes to life closer to the evening and lives a fun, rich life, restaurants and cafes open, street artists appear.

And Veli Lošinj is a climatic resort of the dry subtropics zone, a unique climate paired with phytoncides of pine groves, create a favorable climate for the treatment of skin and respiratory diseases, allergic diseases.

You can diversify your vacation by visiting the St. Martin’s Church from the 15th century, the Fritz Palace and the Picture Gallery in Mali Lošinj, the botanical garden, the museum located in a massive Venetian defensive tower, for protection against pirate raids, the St. Anthony’s Church from the 15th century. You can also go to the Marine Education Center, here they will tell you everything about the dolphin colonies that live in the area of the island of Lošinj. Festivals and sporting events are also held throughout the year. Among them are the sailing regatta, Dolphin Day, and the Aroma Festival.

The beaches here are pebble and rocky, which does not interfere with a comfortable stay at all. Guests will be offered tennis courts, mini-golf, fitness, gyms, water sports, hiking and cycling, boating and canoeing.

Rab Island

An emerald island with a large number of pebble and sand beaches with hidden coves. The island of Rab is the southernmost of the islands in the Kvarner Bay, with predominantly Mediterranean vegetation. The entire area is covered with evergreen forests. About 9,000 inhabitants live in this amazing part of the Adriatic, and in the height of summer this number triples. The island of Rab has a very pleasant Mediterranean climate, with mild winters and moderate summers. The mountain range protects the island from the cold north wind in winter and early spring. In autumn, a hot and humid wind blows from the south and it often rains. The island of Rab has about 90 sunny days a year, making it one of the sunniest places in Europe. The sea temperature is high from May to mid-October, which allows for an extended tourist season.

Don’t want to just lie on the beach all your vacation? Then you can go in for sports, because the island has football and volleyball courts, tennis courts and even mini-golf courses. Surfing, water skiing and yachting are popular water sports. If you want to get to know the flora and fauna in the Rab water area better, then you should sign up for a couple of scuba dives. If you have never dived before, just take a course in all the intricacies of working with scuba diving equipment at any of the local diving clubs. At the same time, the license you receive will allow you to dive anywhere in the world.

The town of Rab has a beautifully preserved historic district, one of the most spectacular historical monuments is the Cathedral of St. Anthony. It was built in 1175 and has preserved many original elements, and the walls of the cathedral contain priceless religious artifacts.

Nearby is the beautiful Church of St. Mary, whose high bell tower is visible from almost all streets of the Old Town. It is definitely worth visiting the Monastery of St. Andrew, which was a witness to many important historical events. One of the most interesting points of the excursion program will be the Cathedral of St. Justina, which has great value from an architectural point of view. Currently, the Museum of Religious Art is located within the walls of the cathedral. The variety of exhibits presented here is simply amazing, some of them are over a thousand years old.

Walking along the picturesque streets of the historic district, you can see beautiful buildings from a variety of eras. Here, majestic palaces in the Renaissance style, miniature houses, and part of the medieval fortifications have been preserved.

Hotel Padova

Resort-type hotels are common on the island, as a rule, all of them are located in close proximity to the coast. A very pleasant place for a family vacation is the Padova Hotel, which is ready to offer travelers 150 luxurious rooms and a well-maintained area with swimming pools. The hotel is only a couple of minutes’ walk from the picturesque Prva Padova Beach, and the journey to the historic district of the capital will take no more than 20 minutes. After a busy day at the hotel, guests can relax in a massage parlor or visit the sauna, and gourmets will definitely like the restaurant decorated in a festive style.

Hotel Jadrana

The famous resort hotel Jadrana is located in a picturesque villa, just a few steps from the coast. The hotel offers guests a choice of apartments decorated in bright colors, which are perfect for accommodation with children. The hotel is surrounded by a beautiful garden, on the territory of which there are equipped relaxation areas and a special barbecue area. Fans of active pastime can rent bicycles, and vacationers with children will be pleased with the presence of excellent playgrounds nearby.

Hotel Imperial

The most demanding travelers can recommend the luxurious Imperial Hotel for relaxation, from the windows of its rooms a magnificent panoramic view of the historical district of the capital opens. The surrounding area of the hotel is incredibly beautiful, in addition to the pool and spacious terraces with sun loungers, you can see many original landscape decorations here.

The elite resort hotel also has an attractive restaurant, some of the tables of which are served in the garden. For those who want to devote time to a carefree vacation, a wide range of wellness services are provided.

Hotel Carolina

The Carolina hotel is perfect for sophisticated and romantic natures, it is located a short distance from the bustling beaches of the capital, in a very quiet and picturesque area. A few steps from the hotel is a famous rocky beach, which has repeatedly received prestigious awards for high environmental performance. The hotel has created excellent conditions for active recreation, there are various sports grounds and a luxurious swimming pool on its territory, guests are provided with assistance in organizing a cultural recreation program. Tourists visiting the hotel in the summer will be able to take part in interesting entertainment activities.

Gorski Kotar

The green heart of the Kvarner region. There are a large number of natural attractions, lakes, karst caves, various plants and animals. Peace reigns here all year round.

Of course, the best time to relax in Croatia is summer. However, the winter, spring and autumn seasons are also very attractive. Wellness complexes are especially popular. Lovers of the countryside can find wonderful places to relax in the depths of the coastal strip in the Gorski Kotar region.

As you can see, the perfect vacation in Croatia is possible. I think everyone will find a cozy corner for themselves on the amazing islands of the Kvarner Bay.

Hotel Risnjak Delnice

The recently renovated Hotel Risnjak can be found next to the Delnice A6 / E65 exit. Local cuisine, free parking and free Wi-Fi in all rooms are available. The hotel’s large fitness room is at guests’ disposal. Various sports facilities and a public indoor swimming pool are in the immediate vicinity. Delnice is located in the heart of the historical region of Kotar Gorski Kotar, known as the green heart of Croatia. Hotel Risnjak is therefore a great base for exploring this picturesque mountain and forest area.

Beaches of the Kvarner Coast

The Croatian Littoral (or Kvarner Region) is located between the mainland of the country, the Istrian peninsula, and Dalmatia (a historical region on the Adriatic coast, located in the modern territory of Montenegro and Croatia).

The Kvarner Strait washes the islands of Rab, Krk and Cres, which have long been famous for their tourist traditions. The region (administrative center of Rijeka) is home to the oldest resort in Croatia – Opatija, protected from the mainland by low mountains. For this reason, it is always a little warmer here than in the resorts of Istria. The beaches of Kvarner and Opatija are rocky, pebble or platform.

Paradise Beach is located on the island of Rab – it is a sandy coast 1.5 kilometers long with a relatively shallow depth near the shore and water that warms up quickly. It is quite suitable for a holiday with children in Croatia, especially with toddlers.

Crni Molo Beach is located in the Kvarner Bay in the famous Croatian seaside resort – Crikvenica. The resort is famous for its healing air and salt water, a snow-white sand and pebble beach strip, shallow sea, comfortable entry into the water, sea entertainment for all ages with animation on playgrounds. It is often offered for holidays with small children. It is located near the city pebble and sand City Beach Crikvenica with water slides and playgrounds.

Nearby is the pebble-sand Balustrada Beach, which has areas with stones.

On the islet of Kačjak (10 minutes from the town of Crikvenica by car) is the pebble Kačjak Beach with trees along the shore. There are areas with concrete slabs and stones.

The pebble-sand Poli Mora Beach in Selce is also suitable for a family vacation. It is located in a picturesque bay with calm sea.

Popular beaches of the island of Krk

Vela Plaza Beach is a long sand-pebble beach with a gentle entrance, clear water and entertainment for children. It is located near the resort of Baska.

The sandy and pebble Rupa Beach (a Malinska resort with the most lively Haludovo area) is also popular with tourists for family vacations. There are no strong winds in these places on the coast and large waves are rare.

Soline Beach is known for its sources of healing mud, which allows you to combine relaxation with treatment. There are also many sports grounds and tennis courts.

Komoriska Beach is tiny, less than 50 meters long. Pine thickets come right up to the shore, where you can hide from the hot sun. There is always a calm atmosphere here, which is conducive to a carefree vacation.

On Meline Beach (sand and pebbles) there is nowhere to hide from the sun: there is no beach infrastructure, as well as trees growing nearby with natural shade. Therefore, it is better to take an umbrella with you from the sun. This is the largest beach on the island. And even in the peak season you can find a free place here.

Baska Beach is sandy, with a gentle entrance, cozy and incredibly beautiful, but without any infrastructure (you need to take all beach accessories with you).

Cuisine of the Kvener Gulf resorts

The cuisine of the Kvener Gulf resorts, like that of all of Croatia, is very similar to any Mediterranean one. Chefs prefer to use fresh vegetables, meat and fish along with olive oil and, very often, herbs, which give the dishes unusual shades of taste. Local dishes are usually not very exotic in taste, so you can be sure that the food will not be completely unfamiliar. Fish and seafood are very popular, which is natural for the island territory, but meat dishes can also be found here.

Croatian cuisine is characterized by a passion for alcoholic beverages, especially wine, and therefore it is worth ordering at least a glass of this grape nectar with this local dinner or lunch. It is everywhere here, so it is best to ask the waiter which one will go best with the dish you ordered. If you want to try soup, keep in mind that most local first courses are quite light and are prepared on the basis of chicken or vegetable broth. More hearty soup options can be chobra or maneštra. Chobra is unusual in that it is based on fresh fermented milk products, and maneštra is essentially a Croatian version of the Italian minestrone, with which it is better not to compare it to the chefs – the locals really do not like it.

Another original soup-stew is brodet, one of the most iconic dishes of Croatian cuisine. Fish, seafood, and vegetables are placed in a special dish and stewed in wine until almost all the liquid evaporates. Brodet is usually served with palet, corn porridge. For centuries, this dish was a dish of the poor, and now, although brodet is served in any Croatian restaurant, there is no single recipe for its preparation. It is also worth trying black rice, rice with seafood, which has a black color due to the addition of cuttlefish ink to the dish.

When ordering fish dishes, pay attention to the price – it can be indicated per portion, per 100 grams or per kilogram. It is clear that in the latter two cases the check will have a completely different amount than indicated on the menu. Of the fish, catfish, dorado, sea bream, monkfish, sea bass, flounder, red mullet, horse mackerel and mackerel are good. They are usually cooked here either by baking in the oven, or on the grill, or frying over an open fire. Most often, the waiter will clarify how to cook the fish you have chosen. Oysters, mussels, lobsters and octopus also play an important role in the cuisine of the resorts of the Kvarner Bay, and you can find them on the menu of any restaurant.

Of the meat dishes, you should definitely try pršut, pork ham, which is first smoked over coals and then dried in the sun. Pršut is usually served thinly sliced, with cheese, olives and onions. Try the young lamb in sheep’s milk, viskovačke begavice. Also delicious are paštićad, beef in wine, and čobana so zljenjačina made of beef and pork. As a side dish, Croatians usually use potatoes, tomatoes, vermicelli, artichokes and cabbage.

Among the desserts, you should definitely try Rabski tort. This dish was invented here many centuries ago and was not ashamed to serve it to the table even to crowned persons. Now any traveler can briefly become a king and taste this dessert, the exact recipe of which has not yet been disclosed. Khvorost fritula, almond cakes, chestnut dessert and zukari also deserve attention. From alcoholic beverages, in addition to a wide variety of wines, both factory and homemade, on the island you can find good beer Ozujsko and Karlovačko, cognac, brandy, cherry liqueur Maraschino, herbal tinctures Biska, Travarka, Komovica, and plum brandy Slivovica.

Iconic sights of the Kvarner Bay (Croatia)

1). Opatija cuisine – This quiet seaside town is home to some of the best restaurants in the country. Their specialty is seafood;

2). Lovran – The city was built by Italians. Багато будинків прикрашені зеленими віконницями. Є кілька красивих вілл габсбурзької епохи;

3). Црес – На цьому острові затоки Кварнер старовинна забудова збереглася практично недоторканою. Мальовничі села притулилися на кам’янистих берегах. Туристів мало;

4). Вели-Лошинь – Маленьке привабливе місто з купкою пастельних будинків, що стоять уздовж порту, в якому завжди багато кораблів;

5). Національний парк Пакленіця – Місцеві гірські ландшафти казково красиві. Карстові явища створили в твердих породах печери дивовижні форми. Схили покриті листопадними і ялиновими лісами;

6). Місто Раб – Це середньовічне місто, що розташувався на півострові, знамените дуже високими дзвіницями;

7). Сан-Марино – У Хорватії піщаних пляжів мало. Сан-Марино – один з кращих пляжів, від природи покритих піском;

8). Сир з острова Паг – На острові Паг виробляють дуже смачний овечий сир. Вівці пасуться на кам’янистих схилах, покритих осокою;

9). Пляж Зрче – На цьому галечному пляжі щоліта проходить фестиваль під відкритим небом.

Затока Кварнер – заповідна зона Хорватії

Затока Кварнер з величезною кількістю островів, найбільші з яких носять назви Црес і Крк, знаходиться між материком і популярним курортом – півостровом Істра. У цій мальовничій затоці воліють відпочивати туристи, які високо цінують чистоту прибережних вод і незайману природу Хорватії.

Варто зазначити, що Хорватія з кожним роком стає все більш і більш популярною серед відпочиваючих. Величезну роль в цьому відіграють безліч Національних парків, один з яких розкинувся на території затоки Кварнер.

Про парк «Рисняк», який місцеві жителі і туристи називають ще «Рисін гора», знає, мабуть, кожен, хто побував в Хорватії. Його дивовижна краса, величезна кількість видів птахів і тварин, що мешкають в «Рисняк», дозволяють гостю цього Національного парку скласти найбільш повне уявлення про те, як повинна виглядати незаймана природа. Влада країни видали ряд законів, що обмежують вплив людини на територію «Рисін гори».

Однак не тільки прекрасним Національним парком славиться на весь світ Залив Кварнер. Унікальні і зручні пляжі, чистісінька морська вода, яка завдяки великому вмісту солі відмінно «тримає» тих, хто купаються, на поверхні. Температура води біля узбережжя не опускається нижче 25 градусів, а ось повітря прогрівається тут до 31 градуса за Цельсієм.

Однак, як і на інших середземноморських курортах, промені сонця тут не обпалюють шкіру, а повітря, насичене йодом і масою інших не менш корисних мікроелементів, має загальнозміцнювальну дію на організм. В захищенійзатоці з масою островів практично ніколи не буває штормів, що робить Кварнер одним з найбільш вдалих місць для відпочинку з дітьми.

Маса водних атракціонів, незабутній дайвінг, різні конкурси та фестивалі – лише мала частина того, на що може розраховувати відпочиваючий в затоці.

Крім цього, турист може орендувати човен або яхту і відправитися на один з невеликих островів Кварнера, щоб насолодитися тишею і самотою. До слова, дістатися до багатьох островів без утруднень можна на одному з поромів, а острова Крк, Лошинь і Црес і материкову частину Хорватії пов’язують між собою вражаючі своїми розмірами мости.

Говорячи про затоку Кварнер, варто згадати, що море в її районі дуже глибоке. Завдяки цьому в ньому розташований найбільший порт в Хорватії Рієка, в який без проблем заходять великі кораблі і навіть танкери. Точно таку ж назву має і аеропорт, розташований на мальовничому острові Крк. Завдяки цьому дістатися до затоки Кварнер, з його унікальною природою і морським узбережжям, не складе труднощів.

Головними містами затоки можна сміливо вважати Опатию, Нові-Вінодолскі і Цріквеніца. Саме в них розташована найбільша кількість ресторанів, барів, невеликих, але затишних кафе і дискотек.

Опатія, до слова, вважається одним з найрозкішніших міст-курортів вже понад півтора століття. А турист, який зупинився в одному з готелів невеликого містечка Бакар, або ж, який приїхав в нього на одну з численних екскурсій, зможе побачити величезну кількість пам’яток і пам’ятників архітектури, що відносяться до далекого Середньовіччя.

Затока Кварнер вважається одним з найбільш вдалих місць для рибного лову. Сюди з’їжджаються рибалки з усіх куточків Європи, щоб гідно оцінити величезну різноманітність видів риб, що мешкають в тутешніх водах. У Кварнері часто проводяться змагання серед рибалок і знімаються тематичні передачі. Природно, все це зайвий раз підтверджує, що вода біля узбережжя Хорватії неспроста визнана найчистішою в усьому Середземному морі.