Opatija

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 settlement was named after the abbey of St. Jacob, which has existed in its present form since 1506. The oldest building in Opatija is the Villa Angiolina from 1844, surrounded by a beautifully landscaped park with su...

Krk Island - Krk

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 neighboring islands of Rab and Cres by ferry. The island is home to the Reka International Airport. The largest city on the island is the eponymous Krk, which is also the administrative, cultural, political and...

The Coastal Walk of Franz Joseph I

Krk Island - Kosljun

Kosljun is a small island located near Punat in the bay of Puntarska draga. It is about 750 meters away from the city and can be reached by taxi boat. The ride takes about fifteen minutes one way. The tour of the whole island lasts about two hours, there are no restaurants on it. Swimming is not allowed in the area of the island of Kosljun. The island with lush Mediterranean vegetation has been inhabited since Roman times. In the 12th century, a Benedictine abbey was founded on the island, which was taken over by the Franciscans in 1447 and then a new monastery was built in the 16th century. Today, th...

Bakar

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 and the city of Rijeka is about 15 kilometers away. The old town of Bakar was declared a cultural monument in 1968. Mediterranean style prevails with narrow and steep streets, stairs and small squares. Bakar wa...

Losinj Island - Veli Losinj

Veli Losinj is a picturesque tourist town characterized by colorful house facades. It is located in a narrow bay on the southeastern part of the island of Losinj. Veli Losinj impresses visitors with one of the most beautiful harbors in all of Istria. The special features of Veli Losinj are many villas with luxurious gardens and high-rise buildings along the coast. Veli Losinj has only 1,000 inhabitants and is smaller than Mali Losinj. In the past, Velo selo was bigger than Mali selo. Shipbuilders, captains and rich gentlemen lived here, and nobles stayed here in winter. Around 80 different plant speci...

Cres Island - Osor

Osor is a beautiful village known as a museum town. It was built next to a canal with a movable bridge, which is also the only road connection between the islands of Cres and Losinj. His former name is Apsoros. It is located in the southwestern part of Cres and has always been an extremely important settlement for islanders and sailors. On this part of the island, the islands of Losinj and Cres were once united, but now they are separated again. Osor is a city with more than 4,000 years of history, which is surrounded by walls from different periods. It is known as an open-air museum, as the history o...