Riviera

This municipality represents the “gates of Kvarner” and is home to the railway station built in the year 1873, the construction of which enabled the tourism development of the Opatija Riviera. Two border crossings, Rupa and Pasjak and the E65 highway...

This authentic fishing village of old narrow houses and two lighthouses was first mentioned in 1543, but is unquestionably older. Only one kilometer from the centre of Opatija, come and experience the unforgettable maritime feeling. Fishing nets hang in...

“The First Lady”, “Pearl of the Adriatic”,"Sankt Jakobi", "Abbazia", "Old dame", “Queen of Tourism”– these are just a some of the names given to Opatija. Guarded by a backdrop of densely-wooded hills, it sits where the Istrian peninsula joins the Kvarner...

Situated just outside of Opatija, Ičići is a well known nautical centre. The ACI Marina has about 300 sea berths and 40 land berths, and offers a complete range of nautical services. The marina has also been granted the “Blue Flag” for its high ecological...

One kilometre west from Ičići is the old fishing town of Ika. Just next to the port are the hotel and beach. Right behind there is a quaint fishing settlement with under five hundred residents. Ika is home to the Faculty of Tourism and Hotel Management,...

This medieval town at 500 meters above sea level can be reached by hiking trails from Opatija. The “Veprinac Act”, written in the Glagolithic script and dating back to 1507, is today on display at the Croatian Academy of Arts and Science. The Church of...

This significant tourism destination began to develop virtually the same time as Opatija. This formerly maritime oriented town just 7 kilometers west of Opatija today is the boutique destination on the Riviera, with a number of exclusive and renovated...

Two kilometers past Lovran, you will come upon a small place which appears to have only a beautiful large pebble beach, however, a campground is situated in the area of the delta of the creek which flows from Učka Mountain. Medveja is the perfect...

On the hill two kilometers above Mošćenička Draga lies Mošćenice at 173 meters above the sea level. This town is situated in the place of the historical settlement of the Illyrian tribe Liburnia, after which the entire region was named. Due to the...

The number of inhabitants in the winter, is just under 500, increases several fold in the summer months, as this town lives for and from tourism. Just 15 kilometers from Opatija, this is the sight of one of the most beautiful pebble beaches on the...

This is a medieval town of amazing stone beauty. Situated on 157 meters high cliffs overlooking the sea, this town, 20 kilometers from Opatija, represents the end of the Liburnia Riviera. From Brseč, enjoy the views of the islands of Cres, Unija, Susak as...

If you are looking to experience one of the most beautiful panoramas in this part of Europe, then you simply must visit Učka Mountain and climb up to its highest peak, Vojak (1401 m) and its stone tower-viewing point. On a clear day, you can see Istria,...

Kastav was fortified with a medieval wall with nine towers situated on a 365m high hill. Throughout history, it has been an administrative, commercial and cultural hub of Istria and Primorje.
Kastav is well known for its international events such as...