Kvarner Gulf tourism - Tourist attractions and hotel booking

Natural diversity, including climate heterogeneity, variety with respect to Kvarner flora and fauna, as well as the exquisite alliance between seascape and landscape, is known to be an invaluable tourist asset. The Kvarner Riviera, which consists of the homonymous gulf, several islands – namely, Cres, Krk, Pag and Rab, just to mention a few of them – and the mainland area represented basically by the city of Rijeka, embodies the respective ideal of natural diversity, and this is why the region should be one of the most highly recommended tourist destinations.

Adding the fact that diversity is also a feature of the local culture – which is, some say, extremely interesting – it might be stated that, though rather anonymous on the tourist map of the world, Kvarner has a tremendous potential which has slowly, but surely began to develop in terms of tourism, leading to the uprise of numerous health and wellness resorts.

Short History of Kvarner Bay

Liburnians were the first people to inhabit the Kvarner Riviera in prehistoric times. The settlement became soon a region of great interest for Greeks and Romans, the influence of whom is still visible on the many historical and cultural landmarks. However, the overall history of Kvarner is one to which many civilizations have contributed, due to the fact that the region is geographically localized as a crossing point for many people. Thus, Austro-Hungary was the last power to have dominated the region, but ever since the end of World War Two, it is a part of the Republic of Croatia, though Kvarner also underwent, subsequently to World War I, a few decades of independence and autonomy.

Accommodation in Kvarner Bay

Most localities on the seacoast or those located on the islands in the Kvarner gulf are rightfully considered to be resorts; by consequence, they are fully endowed to welcome tourists in need of accommodation solutions. A plethora of hotels, as well as apartments or rooms for rent and holiday homes alike are available in any moment of the year, but one should always take into consideration the many camping sites the regions hosts.

Croatian traditional cuisine at Kvarner Bay

The restaurants in Kvarner are among the highest rated in the entire Croatia, which is enough for arguing that Kvarner is highly unlikely to disappoint its visitors in terms of cuisine. Local dishes, mainly consisting of fish, shells and shellfish, must be tried, since the place has an old tradition in preparing such dishes. Venison is yet another part of the traditional cuisine, given the fact that hunting in itself is an old custom of the place.

Kvarner Bay Tourist Attractions and Objectives

Once in Kvarner, the tourist will soon realize that the place is replete with objectives which must be visited in order to make a proper impression of the region. The Risnjak National Park, the Učka Nature Park, the Ornithological Reserves on the islands of Cres, Krk and Prvić or the Turkish Tower at Perušić, which is the only remaining Turkish tower in Lika (built in the 15th century) are just a few of these attractions. The Nehaj Fortress (in Senj) is a Renaissance fortress built in the 16th century – today it hosts a museum dedicated to the pirates known as the "Senj Uskoks" – is worth mentioning, but the list is far from being complete.

Events and Festivals at Kvarner Bay

Kvarner proves to be a quite eventful place, so all tourists will stay busy once in Kvarner. Culture related events, such as the Liburnia Jazz Festival in Opatija or the Rab musical evenings are complemented by sports events taking place on water or on land. A series of festivals are meant to honor the gifts of nature to that region: the Chestnut Festival, the Days of Cherries, the Days of Asparagus, the Days of Mountain Fruits. On top of all, the Rijeka Carnival is definitely woth attending, since it is one of the most notable European carnivals.