The Coastal Walk of Franz Joseph I

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...

Krk Island - Vrbnik

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 Middle Ages, it was a Frankopan town, which in 1388 received a statute written in Glagolitic. It was first mentioned in written sources in 1472. Remains of a medieval defensive wall with towers have been preserved i...

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 - Cres

The port town of Cres is located on the island of the same name in Croatia, which administratively belongs to the county of Primorje-Gorski Kotar. It is the largest settlement on the island and represents the administrative center. The town is also the most important tourist center on Cres. The town of Cres is located on the west coast of the island, in the northern part of a deep, mild bay. Precisely because of its location, it has been known since ancient times as a suitable shelter from bad weather. It is not without reason that a modern marina with many moorings and quality services was created in...

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...