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  Croatian tourist portal - Istra
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 aruond 160 years.
The Kvarner is also one of the leading conference destinations in Croatia, with excellent conditions for the organization of congresses, meetings and conferences.
An important part of the tourist facilities are accounted for by Kvarner marinas, of which there are 8 modern and well-equipped marinas, with almost 3,000 berths in the sea and 2,000 on the shore.
www.hrvatska-croatia.info /kvarner/Kvarnereng.htm   (197 words)

  
 Croatia - Kvarner & Gorski Kotar - Rijeka, Opatija, Ika, Icici, Moscenicka Draga
Croatia - Kvarner and Gorski Kotar - Rijeka, Opatija, Ika, Icici, Moscenicka Draga
Kvarner is the tourist region that encompasses the Rijeka-Vinodol area with the city of Rijeka as the gravitational center, the Velebit seaside up to Tribanj, and the islands of Kvarner (Krk, Rab, Pag, Cres and Lošinj).
The picture of Kvarner cannot be complete without visiting the islands, particularly the largest island on the Adriatic and the one closest to the shore, Krk, whose dual appearance of the shores seems to share the fate of the continent.
www.vacationincroatia.net /kvarner.htm   (1642 words)

  
 KVARNER Archipelago - Croatia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Kvarner archipelago represents the popular historical and tourist region in Croatia.
The Kvarner, consisting of some 3300 km2 stretches from the Opatija riviera in the north-west to the island of Pag in the south and encompasses the islands of Krk, Cres, Losinj and Rab.
The difference throughout the year is more than 40° C (-6° to 37° C).The entire Kvarner bay is mercifully protected from the truly harsh elements by a mountain range running from Mount Ucka in the north to Gorski Kotar and Velebit in the east and south.
www.kvarner.com   (293 words)

  
 Kvarner, Croatia
The province of Kvarner is most notable for its offshore islands and coastal towns.
During the summer months the islands of Kvarner are very busy but this is also when towns hold most of their annual festivals and events.
The main city on mainland Kvarner is Rijeka, along the northern coast.
www.planetware.com /croatia/kvarner-hr-kv-kv.htm   (149 words)

  
 Congress centers - Kvarner & Highlands - Croatian National Tourist Board
Kvarner is where those seeking the glitter of trendy resorts find what they are looking for, as, for instance, in Opatija where stories of many prominent and famous people who left their mark on history and art of their time, have travelled from life into legend.
The climate was found to be advantageous and in 1888 the first bathing facility was built, followed three years later by the hotel of the Duchess Clothilda, and the Therapi hotel - which still remains one of the identifiable features of both this town and the entire Crikvenica Riviera.
The town square, with its Romanesque bell tower and row of Baroque houses, the parish church, the small Romanesque church by the sea … are but a segment of the historical monuments which constitute the ancient and cultural values of Lovran and which give a very special atmosphere to this small Mediterranean town.
www.croatia.hr /English/TurizamPlus/KongresniCentri/TuristickeRegije.aspx?idDestination=7   (1151 words)

  
 Croatia - Kvarner   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Kvarner is an area that stretches from the eastern coast of Istria, Moscenicka Draga, over to Icici, Lovran, Opatija and Rijeka then downward to Crikvenica, followed by Novi Vinodolski, as well as to the islands of Cres, Rab, Krk, and Losinj.
Each of the destinations in the Kvarner region offer everything from clear blue sea, beautiful beaches to wonderful accommodation in private homes, villas, apartments, hotels and camps, as well as restaurants, taverns, entertainment and recreation.
Kvarner is also one of the leading congressional destinations in Croatia.
tel.hr /Destinations/Region/Kvarner   (272 words)

  
 Kvarner
Das Gebiet Kvarner erstreckt sich von der Slowenischen Grenze bis zur Nordspitze der Insel Pag.
Kvarner + Kvarner Bucht + Kvarner Region + Kvarner Gebiet in Kroatien + Kvarner + Kvarner Bucht
Kvarner + Kvarner Bucht + Kvarner Region + Kvarner Gebiet in Kroatien + Kvarner + Kvarner Bucht + Kvarner
www.kroatientips.de /html/body_kvarner.html   (220 words)

  
 About Kvarner - Travel to Croatia by Istria.info
Kvarner Bay - a large bay of the Adriatic coast, which separates the Istrian coast from southern Dalmatia.
The Kvarner Gulf is a bay in the northern Adriatic Sea, located between the Istrian peninsula and the northern Croatian seacoast (Dalmatia).
The main portion of the Kvarner bay is that between the mainland, Cres and Krk.
www.istria.info /en/kvarner/kvarner.php   (142 words)

  
 Nautical Almanach: The Bay of Kvarner - Intro: Opatija as a Gift
The bora was called Grecco, because it blew from the hills of Greece; the Libecco from Libya, and the Sirocco from Syria.
The exposure of Kvarner to powerful north-easterly or southerly winds and the frequency of summer storms will pose each yachtsman with the question of what course to sail to his destination or on what basis to plan the journey.
Mariners have been crossing the Kvarner for centuries, and although it is hard to pick out their tracks upon the surface of the sea, their experience will nevertheless be the basis for this guide to sailors.
www.morsko-prase.hr /kvarner/kvarner0-e.htm   (1676 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   (562 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)

  
 : : 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.
A line of eight tourist towns with a number of hotels, restaurants, villas, parks and little ports from Volosko to Mošcenicka Draga, stretches within the distance of 16 miles, on a narrow coastal belt at the foot of the Ucka Mountain (4,596.50 ft).
Kvarner Touristik • Opatija • M.Tita 162 • Croatia • Tel.
www.kvarner-touristik.com /ENindex.htm   (91 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)

  
 Kvarner Tourism Info @ Croatia Tourism
The cultural-historical heritage of Kvarner is exceptionally interesting and content full and this has resulted in the development of various selective forms of tourism, like for example ethno-tourisms, sacral and cultural tourism.
In total, Kvarner has 278 protected cultural localities, of which 117 are historical entities, 161 are historical buildings and complexes.
Kvarner is the strongest congress destination in Croatia.
www.gradpula.com /k156/kvarner_tourism_info   (440 words)

  
 Croatian Touristic Information Service: Travel Info - Kvarner
The Kvarner islands are the doors to an Adriatic nautical paradise, with their littoral karst and luxuriant Mediterranean vegetation, hidden bays and long sand beaches: Cres, Krk, Losinj, Rab and a series of smaller islands including Unije, Ilovik Vele Srakane, Prvic, Sv.Grgur, Goli.
The Kvarner islands offer a variety of cultural and artistic programs throughout the summer including local festivals, musical evenings, drama performances and classical and popular music concerts.
Rijeka is the economic, administrative and university center of the Kvarner region and the largest Croatian port.
www.dalmacija.net /kvarner.htm   (488 words)

  
 Kvarner and Highlands   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
The revitalization of these facilities represents a contribution to the pursuit of Kvarner and Croatian business objectives, namely the upgrading of the quality of tourist services, thereby creating a new product that significantly changes the image of this destination.
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.
www.damen-croatia.com /Kvarner_and_Highlands/page_1680672.html   (1794 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 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 bay is notable for its depth, which allows for the city of Rijeka at its northernmost point to have a sea port that can handle the largest ships such as tankers.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kvarner   (165 words)

  
 Paintball klub Kvarner   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
If you can and are willing to help this team pleas click here for more info.
Thru it we would like to display the activities and members of Paintball club "Kvarner".
As you can see, the website is written both in Croatian and English language in order to make it readable to all non-croatian speaking visitors.
www.paintball-kvarner.hr   (197 words)

  
 Cycling in Croatia - Kvarner Bay Cruise and Cycle Tour
The Kvarner Bay is the cradle of island-hopping, with the trip starting in Rijeka.
You will bike along the coast to the east side of the island, an area with hardly any vegetation, with rough and cliffy rocks reminding one of a lunar landscape.
The road will lead you on to a bay with a sandy beach, which is rather atypical for the Kvarner islands.
www.2wheeltreks.co.uk /Cycling_Croatia_Kvarner_Bay.htm   (1357 words)

  
 FIND apartments in CROATIA: Private Accommodation Kvarner. Apartments, Rooms
We rent beautiful appartments with direct view on the sea from all balconies, at the Kvarner Bay in Jadranovo.
With big bedroom, comfortable bathroom and really big balcony from witch you have most beautiful view on Adriatic, you can enjoy in modern kitchen that is joined together with living room by arc and in that way combines modern with ancient.
In a house that is 50m distanced from the sea.
www.findcroatia.com /accommodation_croatia/private_kvarner.htm   (795 words)

  
 Villars, homes and apartments in Kvarner
The town, by the same name, with its historical quarter and unique position, is considered to be one of the most beautiful holiday destinations on the Adriatic coast.
The island of Pag belongs, administratively, in part to the bay of Kvarner and also to Dalmacija.
The arid landscape seen from the continent does not take away from the beauty of the southwest with its olive groves, sage fields and small beaches.
www.worldhome.ru /en/countries/H/30   (232 words)

  
 Cycling in Croatia - Kvarner Bay Cruise and Cycle Tour
Follow mountain bike tour guides on unmapped goat trails and discover the most remote and breathtaking corners of the Kvarner Bay.
The Kvarner Bay is the cradle of island-hopping, with the trip starting in Omišalj.
The tour includes the Istrian peninsula, as well as the islands of Cres with it’s impressive panoramic views, Lošinj and it’s picturesque harbours, the green island of Dugi Otok, Pag the island of cheese and olives, Rab with its moonscapes and the diversified island of Krk.
www.2wheeltreks.co.uk /Cycling_Croatia_Kvarner_Bay_MTB.htm   (1035 words)

  
 Uniline - Croatia, Istria, Kvarner, Dalmatia and Dubrovnik
Hire Yourself a piece of history in the largest Croatian peninsula – From village houses to palazzos, the Istrian peninsula is the new place to go for charming self-catering properties.
With its lush green hills, fertile valleys and honey-coloured medieval hilltop towns, Istria is a real jewel of unspoiled nature.
Kvarner, with its islands Cres, Losinj, Krk and Rab, is a region with diverse climate and vegetation.
www.uniline.hr /index.php?lang=en&pid=50   (223 words)

  
 WWW.HR directory - Tourism and Traveling: Accommodation: Kvarner
In the most beautiful tourist resort at the Adriatic sea (rated by the tourist staff for 2002) on the Crikvenica Riviera in the Kvarner bay, in the resort of Selce a family private hotel "Selce" is situated.
It is situated in the center of this resort on the waterfront, some 20 m away from the coast.
Moscenicka Draga is a small fisher village with cca 1700 inhabitants, situated in the Kvarner gulf, under Ucka, on the road Opatija-Pula.
www.hr /wwwhr/tour/accomm/kvarner/index.en.html   (2416 words)

  
 Visiting the Gulf of Kvarner (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.tamu.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
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.cob-web.org:8888 /Kvarner/Kvarner.htm   (363 words)

  
 Croatia Holidays - Hotels & Apartments Croatia Holidays - Hotels Apartments Croatia - Istria Dalmatia Kvarner Islands - ...
The whole Rovinj hinterland is is just like this: a happy union of the past and the comfort of the present, a peaceful place for rest and joy.
CRIKVENICA - The other interesting tourist region for your holiday in Croatia, neighboring with Istria is Kvarner.
Kvarner Gulf includes some of Croatian islands (Cres, Lošinj, Rab, Pag) as well as coastline cities (Crikvenica, Dramalj, Selce, Opatija, and towns.)
www.adria-holidays.com   (1563 words)

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