Private accommodation Crikvenica

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Tourist info Crikvenica

Crikvenica is a famous tourist city in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County in Croatia. It is situated at the mouth of a small river Dubračina in Kvarner bay, just 35 kilometers south of the city of Rijeka. Crikvenica riviera consists of several settlements: Dramalj, Jadranovo, and Selce. This area has been inhabited since ancient times thanks to the fertile valley of Vinodol and pleasant Mediterranean climate. The first organized settlement on the site of today's Crikvenica was built on the site of the Roman station Ad Turres. Throughout the Middle Ages, it was an important port for Vinodol settlements in the interior like Bribir or castle Grižane who were under the direction of the Frankopan family. Throughout history, residents of Crikvenica were mainly engaged in shipping, agriculture, and fishing, which are somewhat kept up to date. Tourism today has a very important role, but also a long tradition as in the 19th century here was built the first public wooden bathing. The accommodation offer is very rich and diverse, and besides hotel accommodation, Crikvenica offers quality and comfortable apartments, rooms and holiday homes for rent inside private family houses. The long sandy and pebble beaches, and many quiet coves that stretch along the riviera are the biggest lures for all guests and tourists. Some of the beaches such as Balustrade and city beach were awarded the Blue Flag, a valuable European awards for very clear water and well-maintained beach. In addition to the sun and sea, here you can enjoy in the sports and recreational centers, rich gastronomic offer and cultural and entertainment events that take place throughout the summer season. It is worth visiting Museum of Crikvenica that keeps a valuable collection of historical objects and Aquarium, where are living more than a hundred species of fish from the Adriatic sea. For lovers of active holidays, we recommend numerous walking and cycling trails in the hinterland of Crikvenica, where you can enjoy the fresh forest air and unspoiled nature. During the summer season from Crikvenica, on a daily basis, are organized one-day boat trips to the islands of Rab and Krk, and the island of Košljun, where is interesting Franciscan monastery with a valuable sacral, ethnographic and literary heritage. We invite you to visit Crikvenica and its riviera and to spend an idyllic family holiday and make the most of the amenities this place has to offer. Search for private accommodation in Crikvenica and surroundings. Apartments, rooms and holiday homes, cheaper up to 40% without high agency fees. Welcome to Crikvenica!