Kvarner Riviera - Opatija

The Kvarner Riviera is located next to Istria (along the Croatian coast) and is centred around the city of Rijeka, the busiest port on the Adriatic. The most famous resort in this area is Opatija, with Crikvenica, Kraljevica and Novi Vinodolski also popular. The islands of Krk, Losinj, Cres and Rab are also part of the Kvarner region.

The Kvarner Riviera has a long association with tourism with some resorts – especially Opatija and Crikvenica – emerging as popular holiday destinations in the late 19th century. Opatija in particular was an upmarket resort visited by many well-to-do holidaymakers – including various European royal family members – and is still considered something of an upmarket resort today, as evidenced by the number of five-star hotels it is home to.

Kvarner Riviera
Opatija in the Kvarner Riviera

For more information about the Kvarner Riviera and its destinations and resorts, see our special pages below:

Islands in the Kvarner Riviera

As we’ve mentioned, a number of islands are also located in this region of Croatia. Check out our special sections on KrkLosinjCresRab and Susak.

Additional info

For more info on the whole area, check out the Kvarner County Tourism Office website.