The Kvarner gulf is a bay in the northern Adriatic Sea. It is located between the Istrian peninsula and the northern Croatian Littoral mainland. This bay is a part of Croatia’s internal waters. 

Thanks to its mild winters and hot summers, Kvarner has slowly become an extremely popular destination for travellers. Sheltered by soaring mountains, the Kvarner Gulf has long been loved by visitors attracted to the mild climate and cobalt waters, and those in search of more than just beach appeal. Located in the Mediterranean, Kvarner has been able to expand its tourism base while maintaining a solid industry to support the economy. If you plan on taking a trip to Kvarner, here are three places that you should make sure you don’t miss out on: 

Krk: Krk is an island located in Kvarner bay. It is one of the biggest islands in this area, being at a size of approximately four hundred and nine square kilometres. Krk is not an island in the full sense of the word. The sea separates it from the mainland of Croatia, but there is a 1430-metre-long bridge spanning across the water. One interesting fact about Krk is that it receives over twenty-five hundred hours of sun every year. If you are able to make it to Krk, make sure to visit Cave Biserujka, Bay Soline and Kosljun. Popular activities on the island of Krk include diving, walking, various sports and a variety of adventure activities including mountain biking, sea kayaking and trekking. 

Rab: Rab features an extremely unique landscape. On the north-eastern side of the island, the landscape is mostly bare. However, on the southwestern side of the island, the landscape is covered with green pine forests. Rab has become an extremely popular location for travellers because of its breath-taking beaches and many events, which include the Rab Medieval festival and Rab arbalest tournament. 

Opatija: Opatija, which is known as the Pearl of the Adriatic Sea, is located below a mountain and next to a nature park. Regardless of whether you want to vacation in the summer or winter, Opatija has a lot of excellent things to offer. With the wonderful architecture of elegant villas, luxuriant parks with plants from all over the world and a rich supply of hotels and hospitality facilities, Opatija is an unavoidable, traditional destination for many visitors at all times of the year. Equally attractive, each with its own story, identity and recognizable manifestations are other centres of this riviera.  

Walks, wellness programmes, walking trips or mountain climbing are pleasant at any time of the year just like attendance of concerts and other cultural events and manifestations based on tradition and on the gastronomic ace cards of this region. Opatija and the whole riviera are also attractive throughout the year for congresses, conferences and meetings because the local hosts have great experience and an excellent reputation in this business. Opatija is well-known for its parks, beaches, rustic Austrian villas, seaside promenade and of course, its natural beauty. If you enjoy cultural activities, Opatija offers many one of a kind cultural events like exhibits, festivals and indoor & outdoor concerts.