Kvarner and Lika

Region

The Kvarner Gulf and the mountain country behind it. Opatija is an old Habsburg resort, Rijeka a port city, and the islands of Krk, Cres, Lošinj and Rab have beaches and old towns, while inland Lika has the waterfalls and lakes of Plitvice, Croatia's most famous national park. Plitvice is best in spring and autumn.

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Kvarner and Lika essentials

Country: Croatia
Driest months: Jun-Aug
Pay in: Euro (€)
Language: Croatian
Emergency: 192

Where to Go in Kvarner and Lika

City Cres CresHistoric town on Cres Island, Adriatic seaside City Rab RabAdriatic island town with medieval walls and beaches City Krk KrkHistoric town on Krk Island, Croatia Island Krk KrkLargest Adriatic island with historic towns and beaches Island Pag PagCroatian island famed for lace, cheese, and barren landscapes Island Rab RabAdriatic island with medieval town and sandy beaches History Palace Modello Palace ModelloNeo-Renaissance palace in Rijeka housing cultural exhibitions History Trsat Castle Trsat CastleMedieval hilltop castle overlooking Rijeka History Maiden with the Seagull Maiden with the SeagullSculpture depicting a girl holding a seagull Nature Velebit VelebitCroatia's rugged mountain range noted for karst landscapes Nature Northern Velebit National Park Northern Velebit National ParkCroatian national park protecting Velebit mountains and biodiversity Nature Risnjak National Park Risnjak National ParkCroatian national park protecting mountainous karst landscapes
Regions & Cities
Explore Rijeka A working Adriatic port, Rijeka mixes Austro-Hungarian architecture, the Trsat fortress and a lively Korzo promenade; ferries link islands, while fish markets and shipyards sit side by side. Explore Opatija An Austro-Hungarian promenade fringes the Adriatic, lined with secession-style villas and pines. Krk Explore Krk Krk town’s stone walls, narrow alleys and Romanesque cathedral anchor island life; visitors ferry in for seafood and lamb, rent boats for hidden coves, and trace olive groves and Roman ruins inland. Cres Explore Cres On the island of Cres, the walled old town, a marina and narrow alleys lead to pebble coves and olive terraces; visitors come for quiet sailing, lamb and local olive oil, and the island’s slow, sea-facing pace. Rab Explore Rab An island of narrow lanes and four medieval bell towers, Rab draws sun-seekers to Lopar’s sandy coves and historians to its hilltop cathedral. Mali Lošinj Explore Mali Lošinj On Lošinj island, Mali Lošinj features a deep harbour, maritime museum, citrus-scented promenades, dolphin-watching tours and sailing schools that exploit the warm Adriatic currents. Novalja Explore Novalja Pag’s Novalja pulls summer crowds to Zrće Beach’s clubs and windsurfing, but also to harbor konobas serving grilled lamb and Pag cheese, boat trips to hidden coves and Dalmatian stone villages. Plitvice Lakes National Park Explore Plitvice Lakes National Park Plitvice Lakes National Park features 16 terraced lakes linked by waterfalls and wooden boardwalks; visitors walk designated trails to see changing water colors and cascading falls.

Kvarner and Lika at a Glance

Local Time
12:53 AM
GMT+1
Population
308,167

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