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About region

Kvarner Bay is an enchanting part of the northern Adriatic, which, as a whole, with its beautiful islands of Krk, Cres, Pag, Rab and Lošinj, makes up a unique geographical whole that captivates with its beauty and is absolutely breathtaking. Attractive in every aspect, Kvarner is a destination of relaxation, fun and rest, thus, a potentially perfect spot for your new dream house. The Mediterranean climate with hot summers and mild winters make Kvarner an ideal year-round destination. The coastline, islands, and highlands embraced by the fairy-tale sea, tell a calm and light story inviting everyone who visits to stay.

Culture

Kvarner is a privileged region due to the fact that ever since ancient times, it has been an intersection of different cultures: Roman, Hellenic, Slavic, Germanic, Hungarian... Here, different cultures introduced themselves to each other, grew intertwined, influenced, and enriched each other in multiple ways, often creating new values. Kvarner is also a very intriguing region from a historical point of view. Its turbulent history has brought about many changes, constantly leaving its wonderous traces. The historical traces in the Kvarner region are a testament to times stretching from prehistoric, ancient, through the medieval days all the way up to the age in which we are all actively participating. Kvarner’s heritage is rich and pleasantly surprising with its different sites and unexpected highlights.

Gastronomy

Kvarner’s top-quality cuisine and extraordinary wines make it a favorite destination for visitors who enjoy a good bite to eat. Kvarner cuisine offers typical Mediterranean dishes based on fish, seafood, fruits, vegetables, wild aromatic herbs, and olive oil. The olive oil produced on the islands of Krk and Cres is particularly well-known for its top-quality and holds an EU Protected Designation of Origin. In the mountainous area of Gorski Kotar, you can enjoy aromatic dishes made of mushrooms, wild forest produce, and wild game. Make sure to taste the traditional stuffing made with dried pork, bacon, eggs, and spring onions which is used as a filling in all kinds of meat dishes.

Sport and nature

Kvarner is a destination full of diverse landscapes joint together in an ideal whole. The secret of Kvarner’s beauty and peculiarities lies in its unique combination of the Mediterranean coast, islands, and mountains. This relatively small area brings together a thousand stories told through its rich history, long tradition of tourism, extraordinary cuisine, numerous facilities for active holidays and, above all, its natural beauty, and numerous historical sights. Excellent sports facilities, a pleasant climate, its proximity to the main traffic routes, beautiful surroundings, and a top-quality tourist service are the main reasons why athletes come to the Kvarner region for trainings all year round. Hotels and tourist resorts, as well as places on the islands, on the coast, and in the mountains include sports facilities for various types of sports.