Istria & Kvarner

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		Amphitheatre in Pula

		Rovinj

		Porec - Old Town

		Island Krk

		Island Rab

		Opatija - famous city statue

		Rijeka

Istria is Croatia’s largest peninsula, and it is known for attractive coastline, historical towns and gastronomy.
This peninsula is the one of the most popular destination for visitors to Croatia. Umag and Porec continually top the list of the best holiday resorts in Croatia.

The most attractive towns in Istria are:

Umag
A small but popular resort in Istria.

Porec
Istria's most popular resort. It is known for the Euphrasius Basilica dating back to the 6th century, which is enlisted on the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Rovinj
A charming town with an exnchanting Old Town.

Pula
Pula is the main town in Istria with numerous historical sights - Amphitheatre, Arch of Sergians, the town door, the Temple of August etc. More information on Pula.

Brijuni Islands
A National Park consisting of 14 islands and islets. In the past, these islands were a favorite holiday resort for the wealthy Austro-Hungarian elite. After the World War Two, Brijuni became President Tito's favorite residence.
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Kvarner Riviera is located south of Istria and is centred around the port of Rijeka, the busiest port on the Adriatic coast. Kvarner is a geographically particularly diverse region, consisting of mountainous inland, narrow coastal strip with 4 Rivieras and many islands in the Bay of Kvarner.

The most attractive towns and islands in Istria are:

Island Krk
Krk is he largest Croatian island, known for historical town of Krk, remarkable medieval sacral heritage and rich history. More information on Krk.

Islands Cres, Losinj and Rab
These islands are well known for their charming Old Towns and picturesque beaches.

Town of Opatija
Opatija is the oldest Croatian resort and also one of the most beautiful tourist resorts on the Adriatic.

City of Rijeka
Rijeka is the largest Croatian port, administrative centre of the region and home of the world-famous Carnival.

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