Kvarner Region

Travel Guide

Slatina Beach showing a coastal town and general coastal views
Park Angiolina which includes a bay or harbor as well as a couple
Park Angiolina featuring a statue or sculpture
Opatija which includes heritage architecture
Slatina Beach featuring a statue or sculpture and general coastal views

Kvarner is situated 120 miles (193 kilometres) southwest of the national capital Zagreb County, and approximately 120 miles (193 kilometres) northwest of Split.

The area around Kvarner is crisscrossed with fabulous things to see and do, from big-ticket tourist hotspots to quiet, secret places that are waiting just for you. Stop by the Mali Losinj Harbor and Cikat Beach in Mali Losinj, which is roughly 13 miles (21 kilometers) away from Kvarner. Another choice is to go to Veli Losinj. It's roughly 13 miles (21 kilometers) from Kvarner and is home to the Veli Losinj Harbor and St Anthony's Church.

Get some transportation head out to Rab, a regional center, situated approximately 9 miles (14 kilometers) from Kvarner. This bigger city offers a number of points of interest, such as Pudarica Beach, Rab Harbor and Frkanj Beach. Lopar Beach and Kampor Beach are a number of other attractions definitely worth visiting for those who have time to spare.

Travelers seeking out places for peace and reflection, will enjoy visiting the region's monasteries. History lovers will enjoy the area's fine old castles, war relics and monuments and historic bridges.

If you are after a break from seeing the sights, why not check out the local watersports? Canoeing and swimming are both well-established here. Pack your camera and join a knowledgeable guide for one of the guided nature walks, winery tours and city walking tours.

As your adventure finishes up, you'll be sure to bid the region a teary "Zbogom".

Croatia is full of great beach destinations. If you like Kvarner then you're sure to love our Split beach holidays or one of our cheap beach holidays to Dubrovnik. Whatever you're after, you're sure to find the perfect beach holiday with Expedia.

Where to stay in Kvarner Region

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Krk Old Town

While visiting Krk Old Town, you might make a stop by sights like Krk Town Square and Cathedral of the Assumption.

Krk Old Town
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Vrbnik Old Town

Vrbnik Old Town is well liked for its beaches, and you can visit sights like Kosljun Island and Punat Harbor if you have time to explore the area.

Vrbnik Old Town
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Rab Old Town

Rab Old Town is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Rab Loggia and Monastery of St. Andrew.

Rab Old Town
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Lovran Old Town

Lovran Old Town is well liked for its seaside views. You can also take some time to explore sights in the surrounding area like Lovran Harbour and Medveja Beach.

Lovran Old Town
Grand Hotel Bonavia

Grand Hotel Bonavia

4 out of 5
Dolac 4, Rijeka
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Hotel Ambasador - Liburnia

Hotel Ambasador - Liburnia

5 out of 5
Feliksa Persica 5, Opatija
The price is RM708 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
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7 Oct - 8 Oct
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Hotel Ambasador - Liburnia
Hotel Imperial - Liburnia

Hotel Imperial - Liburnia

4 out of 5
Maršala Tita 124/3, Opatija
The price is RM400 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
RM400
RM466 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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Hotel Imperial - Liburnia
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Aminess Younique Gaia Green Villas

Aminess Younique Gaia Green Villas

3 out of 5
Primorska Cesta BB, Omisalj, Primorje-Gorski
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Aminess Younique Gaia Green Villas
Lola's Place

Lola's Place

3 out of 5
Zagrebacka Ulica 10, Rijeka, PGZ
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8.8/10 Excellent! (16 reviews)
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Lola's Place
Apartments Pomerio Rijeka

Apartments Pomerio Rijeka

3 out of 5
Pomerio 29, Rijeka
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7.8/10 Good! (33 reviews)
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Apartments Pomerio Rijeka
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