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Crikvenica

Town on the Vinodol Riviera, 37 km southeast of Rijeka. The largest and best-known tourist destination in this area. Drubracine brook flows into the sea in the vicinity of the town. Crikvenica has a long tourist tradition. Tourists first began to show interest in the town in 1890, while the first hotel was opened in 1891. The area has beautiful pebble beaches, at certain places with sand, as well as clean sea. The economy is based on agriculture, vegetable growing, stock breeding, fishing and tourism. The tourist offer encompasses various types of accommodation facilities, an extensive offer of sports and recreational activities and cultural and entertainment events. It is an attractive destination for families with children, especially because beaches have excellent facilities for children. There is a health resort in Crikvenica. The beaches of Crikvenica have beneficial mud used in medical treatment. Well-developed health programs are primarily known for treatment of respiratory organs and rheumatism. Numerous tennis courts, ball games, water sports, rowing, sailing and windsurfing are part of the sports and recreational offer. Those interested in more challenging activities can take advantage of organized cycling . Furthermore, you can go mountain climbing or hunting. The surroundings of Crikvenica are suitable for such activities throughout the year. In the town, you can also find an aquarium with Adriatic flora and fauna, as well as tropical fish. The most famous cultural and entertainment events are Easter concerts and various festivals such as, Crikvenica Days in August, Fisherman’s Week in September and Days of Croatian Products from 05.07 to 12.07, an excellent opportunity for tourists to taste first class Croatian products. Diving enthusiasts can take diving courses in the diving clubs Crikvenica or Dive city. The hotel Omorika has a congress center.