LOCATION AND CLIMATE
Crikvenica (Croatia, region Kvarner) is located in Croatian region Kvarner, 35 km south-west from Rijeka. You can arrive to Crikvenica by car, boat, train, plane. Crikvenica has around 11300 inhabitants.
Climate in area of Crikvenica is mild with hot and sunny summers. Average year temperature is around 14 C. Crikvenica has great position and protection of winds (mountain Kapela, island Krk).
HISTORY
Area of Crikvenica has been inhabitated since Ancient times. Croats inhabitated it around 7th century. Almost 450 years it was under the domination of duke family Frankopan. In that time Crikvenica was developing in cultural and economy ways. Frankopans brought Vinodol act in 1288. Most important port in Crikvenica riviera was Selce.
First tourists came to Crikvenica in the end of last century. Many tourist contents were built. Crikvenica was known as climate spa and swimming area since 1906.
ATTRACTIONS
Attractions in Crikvenica:
- Church of Mary`s Assumption,
- Church of St. Antun,
- Monument of fisherman,
- Bathing area...
TOURISM
Crikvenica offers many sports and recreation contents. You can enjoy in relaxing, massages, water sports. Crikvenica also offers fun in concerts, parties, exhibitions... You can visit nearby places such as Krk, Kosljun, Plitvice, Vrbnik...
In Crikvenica you can stay in hotels, pensions, apartments, rooms, camps, villas... Crikvenica has 8 km long pebble and sand beaches.