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Opatija is the largest town on the eastern coast of Istria. It is the most famous and elegant tourist destination on the Croatian Adriatic coast. As an ideal tourist place for all seasons, Opatija is also the center of congress tourism. The past of Opatija is not long, despite the fact that its name is mentioned in 1453 as a Benedictine abbey on the remains of Roman buildings. The current settlem

The island of Krk is, next to the island of Cres, the largest island in the Adriatic Sea and the largest island in Croatia. It is the most northern island in the Mediterranean, apart from the islets on the coast of Istria and Italy. The island of Krk is 38 km long and 21 km wide. Since 1980, it has been connected to the land part with the famous Krk Bridge. The island of Krk is connected to the

The area of Baska is located in the southeastern part of the island of Krk. Like all the other villages on the island, the old town center of Baska has narrow streets and houses next to each other, which is typical for the Mediterranean. Baska is famous for the Baska Plate, which represents the national cultural monument of the Croatian nation. The plaque is a Glagolitic inscription, a carved do

Vrbnik is located on the northeast coast of the island of Krk. It lies on a steep cliff that rises about 50 meters above the crystal clear sea. Vrbnik is mainly an excursion place that attracts visitors with its diverse historical past and beautiful sea views. Accommodation facilities are in family houses and in a few hotels. The place has been inhabited since prehistoric times. During the Middl

Bakar is a port and picturesque town located on the northern coast of the Adriatic Sea. It lies in the bay of the same name. It is surrounded by hills that reach up to 300 meters above sea level. The whole area is rich in sources of drinking water, but it is covered with low vegetation and trees, and the largest part is still occupied by bare rocks. The Adriatic Highway runs just above the city