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Crikvenica is situated in the Kvarner bay at the Adriatic sea, at a distance of 35 kilometers from Rijeka, a big road and railway junction and the centre of the district of Primorje and Gorski Kotar, a part of which is also the town of Crikvenica. The whole town of Crikvenica is in fact a riviera with a row of almost connected small tourist resorts: Selce, Crikvenica, Dramalj and Jadranovo. The town spreads on about 28 square kilometers in the coastal zone, which is about 15 km long and about 2 km wide, and is squeezed between the sea and the elongated littoral reef of an average height above sea level of about 300 m. The neighbourhood of the airport on the island of Krk, the passenger and the cargo sea ports in Rijeka, as well as a good road and railway connection with Middle Europe contributed to an early development of tourism which has in the region of the present Riviera of Crikvenica a tradition of more than one hundred years.
Due to the favourable position of Crikvenica and its being sheltered from strong winds - from the north thanks to the slopes of the mountain of Kapela and from the south thanks to the island of Krk-its climate is mild and relaxing. The characteristics of the climate of this region are dry, fair and pleasantly warm summers and mild winters with a healthy local system of winds. The amplitude between the average annual temperature maximum and minimum is small. The centenary average of temperature is 14.2°C, and the average summer temperature is 23.6°C. Snow, fog and a temperature below 5°C are very rare. The temperature of the sea reaches in summer not more than 27°C. The sea air distinguishes itself by purity and by dispersed desirable oligo minerals and there are no noxious pollen allergens or waste gases.
Bribir is a nice village in the Vinodol valley, located on Glavica hill, 6 km northeast of Novi Vinodolski. This historical little town, located in a picturesque landscape, is visited by numerous lovers of antiquities. In its surroundings is an interesting forested area (700-900 m) with summer cottages, as well as several resorts offering specialities of the national cuisine.
Bribir is built on a hill above the fertile valley of Vinodol. It is one of important towns of the principality of Vinodol, and it was its administrative and ecclesiastical centre in the Middle Ages. The Bribir district was composed of the Town and 14 hamlets. In the Middle Ages it is enclosed in walls and towers, which are almost completely demolished in the course of the 19th ct. The Tower Only the Northeast part of the wall and a square tower have survived of the strong wall of fortress. A fortified feudal citadel was situated inside the fortified settlement on the northern side. It was demolished to a great extent at the end of the 19th ct. In the 13th ct. the town is in possession of the Frankopans, when it partakes in the bringing in of the Law of Vinodol. Afterwards it comes under the counts of Celje and after that it is a regal town of Matija Korvin, and subsequently is kept by the family of Zrinskis until 1671. and the execution of Petar Zrinski in Bečko Novo Mesto (Wiener Neustadt) .
Dramalj
Place on the coast, in the Vinodolski Channel, 3 km northeast of Crikvenica. It is characterized by nice sandy beaches suitable for small children, therefore, for family holidays. Besides a pleasant holiday, Dramalj offers guests various recreational possibilities such as walks, roller blading, jogging and bike riding. You can take the coastal promenade to nearby Crikvenica. Accommodation is available in hotels, apartments, rooms and in a camping site. The Kacjak Peninsula is especially attractive for tourists. The swimming area and additional sports and recreational facilities enable a pleasant active holiday.
We recommend: Visits to the nearby towns of Crikvenica, Novi Vinodolski and Selce. Excursions to the national parks Risnjak and Plitvice Lakes, as well as to the Gorski kotar region. Tour of the Biserujka Cave by Silo on the island of Krk.
Kraljevica, which is located between Rijeka and Crikvenica, thirty kilometers from Opatija at the entrance to the bridge for the island of Krk. Kraljevica is a city that was mentioned as early as the 13th century. Today, in addition to the oldest shipyard on the Adriatic, Kraljevica is dominated by two medieval castles and the church of the Croatian nobles Zrinski and Frankopan. The town has all the necessary food shops, a small open market with a fish stand, pharmacy, medical center, post office, currency exchange bureau, tourist bureau, restaurants and cafés.
In the Kraljevica harbor and the nearby harbor of Čri¨njevo, mooring and vessel-lifting services are available.
After the highway is completed, Kraljevica will be a ninety minute drive from Zagreb. It is exceptionally attractive to guests who, in addition to exceptional quiet and privacy in the garden or beach and the comfortable apartment accommodations, want to take excursions to nearby destinations: Fu¸ine and other attractive places in Gorski Kotar, Opatija, the island of Krk, a ferry to Cres and Lo¨inj, or even a day trip to the Plitvice Lakes. In Kraljevica, an excursion boat provides half-day and day excursions to surrounding islands.
In addition, the SELCE Hot Springs (Terme Selce) are in the vicinity, where Janica and Ivica Kostelić often go to recuperate, providing various medical services and physical therapy. Jadranovo is a town, harbourand seaside resort on the coast of Mala Vrata (Small Gate) in Tihi Kanal (Still Channel), between Kraljevica and Crikvenica, opposite of the northernmost part of the island of Krk, which is the closest to the mainland.
The coast is, especially in the north-western part, covered with sub-Mediterranean underbrush. In enclosed places and fences there are olive trees. Chief occupations are farming, fishing and tourism. The most spacious shore (Havisce cove) houses a bungalow complex.
A pine forest and numerous small beaches make Jadranovo an attractive tourist destination. The most spacious shore, the cove of Havisce, houses a complex of vacation homes. Visitor opportunities include various water sports, walking trails (Lungomare) and entertainment and cultural programs in nearby Crikvenica. The traditional event called Days of Jadranovo - Jakovlje, with cultural, entertainment and sports programs are held in the week 21st-27th of July.
Selce, town and port in Vinodolski Channel, 3 km southeast of Crikvenica. The area has a rocky shoreline, as well as pebble and sandy beaches. The economy is based on agriculture, wine and olive growing, stockbreeding, fishing and tourism. Tourism started to develop some hundred years ago. In 1894, the first swimming area was opened. Accommodation is available in hotels, rooms and camping sites. The sports and recreational offer includes tennis courts, mini-golf, various water sports, while the promenade that connects the town with Crikvenica is suitable for bike riding, jogging and roller blading. The most attractive cultural and entertainment events are Fishermen's Evenings, whereas nearby Crikvenica offers various types of entertainment. Selce is an attractive destination for an active family holiday.
Additional facilities:
Those interested in diving courses can visit the diving club Mihuric
We recommend:
Sightseeing of the cultural and historic sites, especially sv. Katarina church from the Classicist period. Excursions to the neighboring towns of Crikvenica and Novi Vinodolski.
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