Kvarner, Rijeka and the Northern Islands

Kvarner, Rijeka, Krk, Cres, Lošinj, Opatija, islands, old resorts, ports, beaches and Croatia’s gateway between Istria and Dalmatia.

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Current weather

Average temperatures

Language: Čeština

Spring

Air13-20 °C

Sea12-16 °C

Summer

Air26-31 °C

Sea23-26 °C

Autumn

Air14-22 °C

Sea18-23 °C

Winter

Air4-10 °C

Sea10-13 °C

General information

Kvarner sits between Istria and Dalmatia, combining Rijeka’s port culture, historic resorts, large islands, beaches, mountain backdrops and good access from inland Europe.

Trips and nature

The region mixes islands, rocky beaches, clear sea, pine forests and nearby mountains. Cres and Lošinj feel wilder and more spacious than many resort areas.

Food and atmosphere

Rijeka adds industrial and port energy, Opatija brings old Habsburg seaside elegance, and the islands preserve fishing, maritime and village traditions.

Transport and stay

Krk is connected by bridge, while other islands need ferries. Rijeka is a useful transport base, and a car helps for island exploration.