Crikvenica

Crikvenica is a small town settled in the region Kvarner consisted of 12,000 inhabitants. It is the seaside holiday center with 8 km long coast placed near Rijeka. In the year 1888, Archduke Joseph, the brother of the Hungarian king founded the settlement and discovered its medical capabilities. It is a popular holiday destination that offers variable entertaining and amusing features, accommodation choices and natural beaches. The Mediterranean climate is due to the amazingly clear air, crystal blue sea, and health herbs suitable and favorable to everyone who has health problems or cares for its health.
The town is settled on the Crikvenica Riviera, consisted of a few small tourist centers along the coast like: Selce, Crikvenica, Dramalj and Jadranovo.
Favorable geographic position and good connection to the Europe, contributed well to an early development of tourism and heath tourism. Besides the tourist offer, Crikvenica has the Thalasotherapy Clinic offering the healthy tourism and embracing everyone who is having injury problems. Over a 100 years old tradition still is cherished.

Here is Crikvenica located

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How to get to Crikvenica

Map of Crikvenica

• From the bus station drive buses from Rijeka and Novi Vinodolski. To the south (Zadar and Split) buses drive 2 to 3 times per day. For the trip to Istria is a change point in Rijeka.
• In the summer months a small tourist railway drives between Kacjak and Crikvenica.

City map of Crikvenica

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Pictures of Crikvenica

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  Surrounding above the river Dubracina

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  Bridge over the river Dubracina

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  Church Lady of Maria

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  Church Lady of Maria

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  Promenade with palm tree

History of Crikvenica

Crikvenica is an old village, once called Kotor, which is actually located on the hill nearby. The town name comes from the noun Church (Croatian: Crikva) of the Pauline Fathers monastery, build in the year 1412.
In the 8th century this area was inhibited by Croats who brought their customs and culture. During the Medieval age this region belonged to the Francs family authority and the district of Vinodol. That period belongs to the famous document of Vinodol dating from 1288. It is the time when Crikvenica was the main port of the castle Grizan.

Austria-Hungarian Empire left its traces on many buildings, sights and facades which are still preserved and visible in every step of the Riviera. The hotel Therapy represents the first grand hotel in Crikvenica, built in the 1895, and it is a reminder on the style and rule of Austria-Hungarians.

In the 19th century Crikvenica started to grow in an attractive destination. In the year 1906 Crikvenica became the famous health resort.

Today, it is one of the most attractive destinations of Kvarner bay, and of the Adriatic coast in general.

What to see in Crikvenica

• Kotor is an archeological region where you can see traces of a prehistoric settlement and remains of medieval houses.
• Pavlina Convent was the former convent and present hotel from the 15th century built by the Pavlins. Near has settled the church of Blessed Virgin Mary.

• Hotel Therapy was built as an example to other hotels. It is the first hotel on this area surrounded with the beautiful park with tropical vegetation. The tradition of tourism in Crikvenica is connected with this beautiful hotel.

• Toš (old olive press)-in Dramalj

Excursions in the region of Crikvenica

The Crikvenica Riviera is a large area where are settled many beautiful beaches. You can walk nearby the sea on the south up to the fishing village Selce or Bribir. Nearby in the town Senj, is settled the Nehaj Castle, ancient places evidencing the history of once importance of this city

More interesting surrounding areas are:

• Novi Vinodolski
• Island Krk
• Rijeka

Accommodations in Crikvenica

Hotels in Crikvenica

• Hotel Mediteran in Crikvenica***
• Hotel Omorika
• Hotel Zagreb in Crikvenica
• Hotel Ad Turres in Crikvenica
• Hotel International in Crikvenica**

Camping in Crikvenica

• Camping Kacjak Crikvenica

Private accommodations in Crikvenica

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Weather in Crikvenica

Below you see the current weather forecast for Crikvenica. The climate table of Crikvenica tells you which temperatures can be expected for each month.

Current weather in Crikvenica and a 7-day weather forecast for Crikvenica

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Climate in Crikvenica

Sport and leisure features in Crikvenica

Crikvenica has magnificent beaches where you can find an entertainment on the sandy beaches, and also find other sport and recreational activities like volley ball, tennis, table tennis, football, diving, pedal boat, mini-golf, scooter, swimming or you can just go for a walk in the beautiful landscape, cycling and exploring.

Crikvenica has an

• Aquarium – where is rich collection of the sea species.

• Thermal Selce,

• Movie Jadran (near the bus station, on the promenade)

• Dive Center City,

Where to eat in Crikvenica

Crikvenica is famous for its good gastronomy offer and variety of traditional specialties. Here are some of the best restaurants where you can taste the home made cuisine.

• Tavern AMFORA, Crikvenica
• Restaurant AMOR, Crikvenica
• Restaurant BEGO, Crikvenica
• Tavern BELVEDERE, Crikvenica
• Buffet BI-VI, Crikvenica
• Bistro BONACA, Crikvenica
• Bistro BURIN, Crikvenica
• Bistro CIKO, Crikvenica
• Tavern DIŠPET, Crikvenica
• Ale house DUGA, Crikvenica
• Tavern DUGA, Crikvenica
• Restaurant EUROPA, Crikvenica
• Restaurant GALIJA, Crikvenica
• Restaurant KAČJAK, Crikvenica
• Restaurant KLAUDIJA, Crikvenica
• Tavern LIDO, Crikvenica
• Restaurant LUKA, Crikvenica

Beaches in Crikvenica

The entire Riviera is very attractive for sea and sun bathing because beaches are very nice, clear and suitable for everyone.
Here you can find pebbly, sandy and rocky beaches, and small beaches arranged for naturists.

• Beach “Pools by hotel Varazdin”- artificial beach with two swimming pools, near the town center

• Beach Balu Strada and Beach Gradsko Kupaliste Crikvenica – the main public beach in Crikvenica is a 1.5 kilometer long sandy and gravel beach settled in the center. The fenced beach area has two entrances from the road.

• Beach Omorika– public sandy and pebbly beach is settled in the suburb Dramalj. From here stretches the promenade along the sea in the center of Crikvenica.

• Beach Poli Mora – is a public rocky beach near the city center.

Nightlife and entertainment in Crikvenica

Crikvenica and surrounding places (Dramalj, Selce, Jadranovo) provide lots of amusement and excellent night life. For younger, here are placed many bars, disco clubs and open air terraces where you can listen live music and occupy yourself to the early morning hours. Plenty of fun you will find on the beaches, especially during the summer, when Crivenica enlivens.

Cultural events in Crikvenica

In Crikvenica, various events take place especially during the summer. Here can be seen some interesting exhibitions and concerts, performances and sport events and competitions. The visitors have chance to meet interesting traditional customs, dishes prepared in the typical regional way and much more.

Videos of Crikvenica

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Useful links

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