About the destination
Crikvenica Riviera
The Crikvenica Riviera is situated in one of the most picturesque corners of Kvarner and it comprises the charming tourist resorts of Crikvenica, Dramalj, Jadranovo and Selce.
Due to its favourable natural features, this riviera began to nurture a tradition of health tourism as early as the 19th century. The area’s mild and healthy climate, microclimate, clean air and sea, as well as its favourable insolation and vegetation, all help in the prevention of various diseases, rehabilitation, and improvement of the quality of life. If you are looking for a destination where in the same day you can swim in the sea, stroll on a sandy beach breathing in the scents of the Mediterranean, and then in the evening have fun in town, or relax in the quiet of a green hinterland, then this is the right choice for you.
Crikvenica is a destination that has always had excellent natural conditions for the development of health tourism in the area. Beside all this, in nowadays there are also top experts in respectable institutions: Special Hospital for Medical Rehabilitation of Respiratory and Locomotor System Diseases ‘Thalassotherapia Crikvenica’, Polyclinic ‘Terme Selce’, Polyclinic for hyperbaric medicine ‘OXY’ and other various specialist services.
It’s always interesting here with more than 250 different events throughout the year, such as the Carnival, Experience Crikvenica Gastro, Health & Outdoor (spring and autumn edition), Strawberry Festival, (Sr)etno Selce ethno festival, Na palade – music festival, CrikvArt – street entertainers festival, Moja mala kala, Šilo-Crikvenica swimming marathon, the Tourism Days, Oily Fish Month or the Fisherman’s Week, and other music and sports events.
The Crikvenica-Vinodol region has about 200 km of footpaths and hiking trails and 425 km of cycling trails. This is the perfect place for enjoying walks, jogging, cycling and virtually all other sport activities on land or in the sea. In Crikvenica you can simply take a walk along one of the most beautiful sandy beaches on the Adriatic, the gorgeous Love Path or through the fragrant Mediterranean Labyrinth of Love.
The traditional gastronomy exudes the Mediterranean, and is rich in fish, seafood, vegetables, olive oil, natural aromatic herbs and other healthy ingredients. Some of the restaurants and hotels marked The Oily Fish Route offer specially prepared tasty dishes of blue fish on their menus and this is based on the famous tradition of fishing.
Accommodation is available in hotels, private accommodation, campsites, hostels and other types of accommodation (total capacity – more than 24.600 beds).
And remember, this home to beautiful natural scenery and a rich cultural and historical heritage is ideal for all generations of visitors, from adventurers and animal lovers to families and those looking for entertainment, excitement and relaxation in the great outdoors.
