Centering on the deep Kvarner Gulf, the Kvarner region has a balmy Mediterranean climate and pristine sea. As a result, in the 19th-century, Central European aristocrats and artists began vacationing here. In fact, Croatian tourism began here.
The biggest city is the mainland port of Rijeka and the most popular destination is Opatija. Above all, from here you sail around the islands of Krk, Cres, Lošinj, and Rab. Expect turquoise waters, fragrant pine forests, and elegant Art Nouveau architecture.
Cres
The relatively untouched island of Cres is a rugged wilderness, with just a few sleepy waterside resorts, and remote bays...
Krk Island
Krk is the largest and most densely populated island on the Adriatic. A bridge connects the island to the mainland...
Losinj
Losinj has a mild Mediterranean climate, natural beauty, lots of sunny days, and fragrant fresh sea air. As a result,...
Opatija
Opatija overlooks the wide Kvarner Bay, and is backed by Mount Ucka. Most importantly, it is the birthplace of Croatian...
Rab
The island of Rab centers on the lovely medieval Rab Town. Built on a small fortified peninsular, it sits high...
Rijeka
The industrial port city of Rijeka was European Capital of Culture 2020. Overlooking the Kvarner Gulf, and backed by the...
Senj
This walled city is the largest on the coast between Rijeka and Zadar. Senj was the base of the Croats...
