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	Rijeka - Search Results - MSN Encarta
		Rijeka (Italian Fiume), city, northwestern Croatia, a seaport on the Gulf of Kvarner, an inlet of the Adriatic Sea.
		Cres (Italian Cherso), island, northwestern Croatia, in the Gulf of Kvarner (Italian Quarnero), near Rijeka.
		- city and port in northwestern Croatia, situated on the Gulf of Kvarner, on the Adriatic Sea.
	ca.encarta.msn.com /Rijeka.html (85 words)

	Location of the Island Cres (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The Cres-Losinj group of islands, situated in the Kvarner Gulf, is the largest group in the Adriatic.
		With the melting of the icebergs, at the end of the Ice Age, there was a rise in the level of the Adriatic Sea of about 100m, and the mountains and hills of the mainland became islands, the higher hills became smaller islands and the lower hills became underwater reefs and rocks.
		The Gulf of Kvarner is, second to the Gulf of Trieste, is the deepest indentation into the European mainland.
	www.island-cres.net /en/frm_location.htm (936 words)

	Kvarner
		The Kvarner Gulf is the area in Northern part of Croatian Adriatic, bordered by Croatian mainland and Istrian Peninsula.
		Kvarner is one of the closest points of Adriatic Sea to Central and Western Europe, therefore, because of it's vicinity and mild climate, Kvarner was very popular tourist destination for Western Europeans since the times of the Austro-Hungarian empire in 19th century.
		Opatija - a costal town of Kvarner gulf, famous for it's 12km long seaside promenade, Opatija is considered to be the Nice of the Adriatic.
	www.find-croatia.com /kvarner/index.html (571 words)

	Kvarner Gulf - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Kvarner Gulf (Croatian: Kvarnerski zaljev, Italian: Golfo del Quarnero/Quarnaro/Carnaro; sometimes also Kvarner Bay) is a bay in the northern Adriatic Sea, located between the Istrian peninsula and the northern Croatian seacoast.
		The main islands within the Kvarner are Cres, Krk, Pag, Rab and Lošinj.
		The main portion of the Kvarner bay is that between the mainland, Cres and Krk.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kvarner_Gulf (152 words)

	Kvarner Region - I.D. Riva Tours (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The county "Primorsko Goranska", better known as the Kvarner region, is one of the areas with the oldest tourist tradition in Croatia, whose beginnings date from the middle of the XIX century, at which time this area was a popular place for winter holidays among the Austrian Hungarian aristocracy.
		The coast of Opatija is an elegant shoreline region in the gulf of Kvarner, which includes ten attractive hotels which had their golden moment at the beginning of XX century, thanks to the presence of numerous European aristocratic families.
		One of the most important reasons for their attendance was the mild Mediterranean climate and the proximity to Vienna, which is still nowadays a reason why Opatija is so popular for the inhabitants of Central Europe.
	www.idriva.com /croatia/kvarner_region.html?agenturNr=10004003 (494 words)

	About Croatia’s Kvarner & its Islands of Krk, Rab, Losinj & Cres
		The area consists of three geographic regions - the Croatian Coast (the coast under the Velebit range), the Kvarner bay islands of Krk, Rab, Losinj and Cres and north-eastern coast of Istria, and the hinterland mountainous region of Gorski Kotar.
		Set in a privileged position on the north of the Adriatic coast, Kvarner is protected by three mountain ranges: The Velebit chain in the north east, the Gorski Kotar in the north and the Ucka mountain range to the west.
		The island of Krk is the largest island of the Adriatic and the most visited of the Kvarner isles, mainly because it is accessible from the mainland via a bridge.
	www.dalmatiancoast.com /holidays/regions/kvarner.html (1042 words)

	Villa Chiara - Ferien in Kroatien
		It has big terrase with marvelous seaview of the Kvarner`s Bay.House is surrounded by the fields and oak forest.
		is a little small seaside town located in the most beautiful part of the Gulf of Kvarner where the gentle slopes of Mount Ucka descend towards the sea, a town that sprouted together with the lovely and far more renowned towns of Opatija and Lovran.
		There are organized excursions in which you will not only get to know the Gulf of Kvarner, but also the broader region, or you may simply drive your own car to Rijeka, Istra, Plitvica Lakes, Krk, Cres, Pula, Trieste, Lipica, the caves of Postojna or Skocjan, or the nearby medieval towns like Kastav or Moscenice.
	www.sutanovac.com /4802.html?sessionidkey=sessionidval (265 words)

	Nautical Almanach: The Bay of Kvarner III itinerary (Istra_Unije_Srakane_Susak)
		The bora, for example, one of the main factors distinguishing the Kvarner from any other bay (or appertaining section of sea) blows in one way up to Porer, and in another west of it.
		The waves roll to that lighthouse borne by the strong bora from the quick foothills of Cres, while to the west of Porer they are not be to found.
		Somewhere around half way across Kvarner the bora will start blowing from a direction more favourable to those using sail-power, and when we have got into the lee of Unije, the crew is very likely going to agree to stop and have a good rest on the island.
	www.morsko-prase.hr /kvarner/kvarner3-e.htm (3738 words)

	www.opatija.com Hrvatska, Kroatien, Croatia, Croazie, Hrvatska
		Opatija is situated in the Gulf of Kvarner (Quarnero or Carnaro) in a sheltered position at the foot of Učka mountain (Monte Maggiore), with Vojak peak at 1401 m.
		South of the Istrian Peninsula, which separates the Gulfs of Venice and Gulf of Trieste from the Bay of Kvarner, the island-fringe of the east coast extends as far south as Dubrovnik.
		On the mainland, notably in the magnificent inlet of the Gulf of Kotor (Boka Kotorska, Bocche di Cattaro; named after the town of Kotor), lofty mountains often fall directly to the sea.
	www.opatija.com (765 words)

	Kvarner Gulf : Introduction \| Frommers.com
		There are many ways to visit the Kvarner Gulf region, but it takes strategic planning to experience all that this geographically diverse area has to offer.
		Other Kvarner visitors prefer moving among the region's numerous islands, where luxurious yachts from all over Europe dock in marinas that lie in the shadow of ancient buildings and other architectural reminders of Croatia's multicultural roots.
		It's fairly simple to visit all the major mainland towns that skirt the Kvarner coast by driving Croatia's version of California's Highway 1 from Opatija to Senj, but it's much trickier to coordinate ferry connections to, from, and between the islands.
	www.frommers.com /destinations/kvarnergulf/3657010001.html (348 words)

	Amazon.com: "Kvarner Gulf": Key Phrase page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Further south, the more challenging Velebit range stretches for some 100km along the eastern shore of the Kvarner Gulf, its main hiking areas are around the Zavizan summit near Senj, and the Paklenica National Park at Velebit's southern end.
		Tips Destination Croatia Kvarner Gulf The Kvarner Gulf is home to some of Croatia's largest islands and biggest resorts.
		The northern Dalmatian coast and Kvarner Gulf is the last remaining home of a liturgical and paraliturgical form dating from the tenth century:...
	www.amazon.com /phrase/Kvarner-Gulf (569 words)

	Kvarner and Highlands (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The intention is to combine Croatia's natural and civil heritage with its cordial personal approach, friendly environment and high living standards in order to help increase creativity, strength, health and life balance in the course of holidays.
		Near the old Austro-Hungarian villas and hotels high-grade facilities the famous "Lungo mare", winding from Volosko to Lovran, has been built in front of the oldest promenade of the area, in the midst of Mediterranean vegetation that provides natural aromatherapy and pleasure for the body and soul.
		Furthermore, Cres is the second biggest Croatian island, situated at the northern tip of Kvarner gulf.
	www.damen-croatia.com /Kvarner_and_Highlands/page_1680672.html (1794 words)

	Europe Vacation Guide: romantic Europe cruises, Europe honeymoons, getaways, spas. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The annual average temperature is 14° C. The Kvarner Gulf is protected by the mountain ranges of the Ucka and Velebit, which ensure enjoyably cool summer nights.
		But the Kvarner Gulf is rich in various species of fish, and the cuisine of the area specializes in seafood.
		The name Kvarner, Quarnero in Italian, probably comes from the Latin Mare Quaternatium, meaning "sea of four parts." The Romans are thought to have been referring to the geographical position of the offshore islands: Krk, Rab and Pag run parallel to the Croatian coastline, while Cres and Losinj shield the bay from the open sea.
	www.francevacationguide.com /KvarnerGulf1136_Overview.html (647 words)

	Istria on the Internet - Geology & Meteorology - Winds - Mistral
		wind flowing into the Gulf of Lion from the southern coast of France.
		whose "riverbed" is the Rhone Valley and thus masters the whole of the French Riviera as far as the Gulf of Lyons.
		The maestral is the most characteristic wind in the early spring and summer, has important thermoregulation activity, and as a sea wind, brings a favourable coolness.
	www.istrianet.org /istria/geosciences/meteorology/winds-maestral1.htm (441 words)

	Pictures of the Croatia Kvarner Gulf
		The main islands within the Kvarner are Cres, Krk, Pag, Rab and Losinj.
		A smaller body of water located between Cres, Krk, Rab and Pag is called Kvarneric.
		Kvarner is an area that, due to its heterogeneity of climate and vegetation its combination of shores, islands and highlands, architecture and culture and its proximity to several European tourist-generating regions, has been developing tourism for around 160 years.
	www.chorwacja.croatia4u.info /foto/2_0_0_en_croatia_Kvarner_Gulf.html (111 words)

	: : Kvarner-Touristik : :
		The Opatija Riviera is located in the Gulf of Kvarner, on the Eastern shore of the Istrian Peninsula, where the sea makes its deepest cut into the mainland.
		It is only a few hours drive from a number of important Western European centers (Milan, Munch, Vienna, Graz, Budapest), within anyone's easy reach.
		Kvarner Touristik • Opatija • M.Tita 162 Croatia •; Tel.
	www.kvarner-touristik.com /ENoOpatiji.htm (272 words)

	Visiting the Gulf of Kvarner
		With high mountains protecting the coast from the harsh northern winds, the Gulf of Kvarner has a relatively mild climate even in spring and fall.
		Opatija-- Geographically Istrian but administratively in the Kvarner region, the Austrian nobility built villas here and bathed from a 12km long seaside promenade.
		Pag--Half in Kvarner and half in the Zadar region, the island has retained much of its traditional culture, notably its pungent Pag cheese and delicate Pag lace, renowned throughout Croatia.
	www.croatiatraveller.com /Kvarner/Kvarner.htm (355 words)

	Gulf of Kvarner hotel reviews from Travel Intelligence - lowest rates guaranteed
		Gulf of Kvarner hotel reviews from Travel Intelligence - lowest rates guaranteed
		Gulf of Kvarner Hotel Reviews, Rates and Special Offers
		Please note, however, that some of our more intimate boutique hotels, design hotels, and smaller luxury hotels and hideaways are only bookable on a request basis.
	www.travelintelligence.net /wsd/hotels/hotels_in_Gulf_of_Kvarner_3410.html (83 words)

	Nautical Almanach: The Bay of Kvarner
		Select at least one of the five nautical itineraries around and across the Kvarner provided by the author of this publication, writer and skipper Damir Miloš.
		The writing sums up the experience of years of sailing around the Kvarner, and is bound to help you to pick the route that suits you best.
		The photographs in the book have mostly been taken from the air, to give you as good an impression as possible of your future mooring while putting in.
	www.morsko-prase.hr /kvarner/home-e.htm (157 words)

	Kvarner, Quarnero, Accommodation, Croatia, Alloggi Privati, Croazia
		A city and port in the Rijeka Bay, on the northern coast of the Kvarner Gulf, cutting deep into the mainland; population 167,964.
		Opatija, with its sheltered location, mild climate and green landscapes soon attracted the attention of the Vienna Southern Railway Company, which bought the Villa "Angiolina" from Count Chorinsky in 1882.
		In 1884, after only ten months of work on the property, the Railway Company opened the "Kvarner", the very first hotel on the eastern coast of the Adriatic.
	www.meetcroatia.com /kvarner.php (1092 words)

	Croatian Villas - quality holiday in Croatia
		The Kvarner Gulf is a bay running from Istriaâs east coast to the north of Dalmatia.
		The artistic centre of Rovinj is a great base for a coupleâs holiday, and we have a selection of apartments in the old town as well as a typical Istrian stone villa five minutes from the harbour.
		In Kvarner region we offer a wide range â“ from 2-people studios to larger family holiday rentals.
	www.croatianvillas.com /regiondetail.aspx?regioncode=LOC0000000001 (319 words)

	Holidays in Rabac, Croatia - I.D. Riva Tours (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The small holiday town of Rabac is based below the town of Labin (320 m above sea level), in a small bay with a beautiful gravel beach and a magnificent view of the island of Cres and across the gulf of Kvarner.
		They arrived in the small centre on steamships, through the agency "Lloyd" of Trieste, and came to visit Istria and the gulf of Kvarner.
		Since the beginning of the XX century Rabac has held the status of a bathing and health resort with three features: “Hotel Kvarner” in Opatija, the town of Labin and Miramare (with a maintained promenade).
	www.idriva.com /croatia/istria/rabac.html (398 words)

	Opatija (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The rear of the hotel has a huge area for sun bathing with a smaller area below it adjacent to the sea wall for those who want to take a dip in the Adriatic.
		Opatija is located in and area that stretches 20 kilometers along the northern portion of the Gulf of Kvarner.
		In its early days the town was visited by emperors, kings and crowned heads of state as a place to relax and enjoy the waters of the Adriatic Sea.
	www.norseaodyssey.com /Our_Travels/Europe/Croatia/Opatija/opatija.htm (290 words)

	Headlands and bays - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Gulf of Sidra - coast of Tunisia and Libya
		Gulf of Cambay (Gulf of Khambhat), Gujarat (India)
		Persian Gulf between Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Iraq, and Iran
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Headlands_and_bays (594 words)

	The Island of Cres - holiday, accommodation, luxury apartments, villas, lodging, rooms, house
		It is located on the northern side of the gulf of Kvarner.
		Lubenice, for example, is situated 382m above sea level and overlooks the bay of Kvarner.
		One is sailing throughout the bay of Kvarner where the regatta Cres Cup is held.
	www.travel-tourist.com /cres.htm (394 words)

	Croatia - Kvarner & Highlands
		The main tourist centers of the Kvarner region are Opatija, Crikvenica and Novi Vinodolski (sometimes referred to as the ‘three rivieras’), all of which have extensive pebble beaches complemented by good accommodation and recreational facilities.
		Of the many islands scattered throughout the Kvarner Bay, Krk, connected to the mainland by a road bridge, is the most developed as well as the largest, with clean beaches and extensive tourist facilities.
		Further out lie Rab, home to the delightful medieval Rab Town with a number of elegant Romanesque bell towers; Cres, which contains the Vransko Lake and is popular with nature lovers; and Losinj, which has pine woods and numerous bays with beaches.
	www.croatiatouristcenter.com /kvarnerandHigh.htm (375 words)

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