Introducing Kvarner
From big cities to islands to forested mountains, the Gulf of Kvarner (‘Quarnero’ in Italian) offers an incredible range of holiday experiences. Covering 3300 sq km between Rijeka and Pag Island in the south, the region is known for its mild climate and wide range of vegetation as well as a healthy sampling of seaside resorts.
The largest city is the busy commercial port of Rijeka, only a few kilometres from the aristocratic Opatija riviera. The large islands of Krk, Cres, Lošinj and Rab also have their share of admirers, who come for the luxuriant slopes dipping down to the sea.
Activities in Kvarner
Rijeka
Rijeka, Croatia’s third-largest city, is an intriguing blend of gritty port and Habsburg grandeur.
Krk Island
Croatia’s largest island, connected to the mainland by a bridge, Krk (Veglia in Italian) is also one of the busiest – in summer, Germans and Austrians stream over to its holiday houses, campsites and hotels.
Kvarner destination guides
Opatija
Just 15km west of Rijeka, Opatija is a genteel resort in a spectacular setting.
Hotels in Kvarner
Budget Hotels & Hostels in Kvarner
Guesthouses and B&Bs in Kvarner
Apartments in Kvarner
Baška
The drive to the southern end of Krk Island is stunning, passing through a fertile valley that’s bordered by eroded mountains.
Entertainment in Kvarner
Rab Island
Rab (Arbe in Italian) is the most enticing island in Kvarner when it comes to landscape diversity.
Shopping in Kvarner