The area of Kvarner is often said to possess two faces, i.e. two different landscapes intertwined and overlapping on a small area, one dominated by the land, and the other by the sea, separated from the coastline by the islands. However, it is impossible to generalise the beautiful attractions offered by this maritime area stretching from Opatija in the north to Karlobag in the south.
Rab (I. Biočina)
Popular routes
The most popular route lasts for 7 days and covers the islands of Unije, Cres, Krk, Rab, Lošinj, Ilovik and Susak. If you can spare some extra time, make sure to explore Cres. This pearl of Kvarner will provide you with genuine tranquillity, never-ending sage fields, beautiful olive groves, pastures full of free-roaming sheep throughout the year, and steep cliffs which are home to griffon vultures.
Sailing through Kvarner, you will enjoy the harmony of the plentiful natural attractions and the island towns bursting with life
Susak
Hidden routes
Sailors interested in natural attractions will enjoy swimming in the sea surrounding the Unije and Srakane islands (when the weather allows it), while the isle of Susak is indeed special in every sense. It is the only completely sandy island in the Adriatic, and it has maintained the spirit and charm of the olden days, thanks to its relatively isolated position.
The area is full of hidden corners, accessible only by boat, in which you can find genuine tranquillity and privacy
Opatija
The Opatija riviera is full of villas and parks, and thanks to its hotel and restaurant offer it is a favourite destination for many visitors throughout the year
Ičići
A small tourist village of Ičići is situated in the very heart of the Kvarner bay, and its ACI marina makes it a central spot in the local area when it comes to sailing
Košljun
The small isle of Košljun is located in the vicinity of the island of Krk, and in its Franciscan monastery you can see a crucifix from the 16th century, while the isle itself is a green paradise
Lubenice (Z. Jelača)
The stony village of Lubenice, “hanging off” a 378-meter cliff above the sea and a beautiful sandy beach is a particularly attractive area of Cres
Cres (I. Biočina)
The griffon vulture is a protected bird of prey, whose habitat are the steep coasts of the island of Cres
M. Jelavić
A special attraction in the Cres-Lošinj area are dolphins. You can observe them playing and feeding
Risnjak National Park (Z. Jelača)
The Risnjak National Park is located at one of the junctions of the European eco-systems, which is why it abounds in a variety of flora and fauna, as well as karst phenomena
Sveto brdo, Velebit (A. Gospić)
The bora, a strong northern wind, descends from Velebit towards the sea, and its powerful gusts are the reason why the northern parts of Pag, Krk and Rab are virtually desolate. However, windsurfers enjoy it
Lopar, Rab
The island of Rab is home to Lopar and its gorgeous 1500-metre long sandy beach
Bašćanska ploča (S. Gobbo)
The Baška tablet (Bašćanska ploča), dating from the 12th century, is the largest Croatian monument written in the Glagolitic script, and it was discovered on the island of Krk
Kvarner Scampi (M. D. Pečanić)
Gastronomic delicacies include the famous Kvarner shrimp, lamb from the islands, wild game, wild berries and numerous varieties of edible mushrooms, as well as the Rab cake, Lovran chestnuts, and the Vrbnik Žlahtina wine
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Marinas in Kvarner
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