Lovran

Lovran is located about 7 km south from Opatija. The modern part of Lovran (the name derives from the frequent laurel bushes) extends from the slopes of the hill Gorica along the coast to the foothills of Opatija. The old town has settled on a small peninsula. Lovran belonged to the Croatian Kingdom, the Patriarchate of Aquileia, and in the year 1374 belonged to the Habsburg monarchy. The houses are settled in the old fortified town inside the city walls, but only part of them has preserved their original style. Lovran has developed at the time of Austria-Hungarian governance, at the same time as Opatija did.

The famous Lungomare is 8 km long waterfront promenade which begins in Lovran and ends in Opatija, precisely in Volosko.

Here is Lovran located

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How to get to Lovran

Map of Lovran

Lovran is reachable from the east coast on the coastal road from Opatija.

City map of Lovran

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Pictures of Lovran

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  Lovran and Lungomare

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  Lovran small port

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  Lovran im May 2004

History of Lovran

The town Lovran is one of the oldest settlements on the Liburnia Riviera built up in the 7th century.
With the tourism development at the end of 19th and beginning of 20th century, the town changed its economy development and started to intensively raise the tourism path.

Since 1905 Lovran has developed into very popular destination, not only because of the historical characteristic but also because of the mild Mediterranean climate and hospitality of home people.

Lovran once was a fishing village, now a seaside resort with around 1200 inhabitants.

What to see in Lovran

Here are few monuments and sights which should be seen:

• Town Square and the Church of St. George. The Church of St. George (Sv. Juraj) was built in the 12th century. The bell tower next to the church was detached to the church in the 17th century.

• The lower city gate tower from the 17th century leads you directly to the center. There is also the Romanesque chapel from the 14th century settled on the upper Old Town area, with frescoes of St. John.

• The historical old town despite the development of tourism maintained its original character and function.

You must visit-

• The small port of Lovran with the small taverns. There is settled the first hotel in Lovran – Kvarner that is still active and preserved.

Excursions in the region of Lovran

• Walking to Vojak

From Lovran, there are several ways how to reach the highest part of the Ucka Nature Park; Vojak.

• About the plateau Lovranska Draga

• A small Marina (Marina Grasetto ACI) is located in neighboring Icici, with 302 water berths.

You can also visit nearby places which provide lot of facilities:

• Ucka Nature Park
• Opatija
• Rijeka

Accommodations in Lovran

Hotels in Lovran

• Hotel Bristol in Lovran ***
• Hotel Excelsior in Lovran ***
• Hotel Lovran in Lovran ***

• Hotel Villa Astra in Lovran ****
• Hotel Villa Eugenija in Lovran ****

Camping in Lovran

• Camping Medveja Lovran
• Camping Opatija Icici

Private accommodations in Lovran

>> More apartments in Lovran can be found here.

Weather in Lovran

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

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

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Climate in Lovran

Sports & leisure opportunities in Lovran

Lovran provides sufficient sport activities like: sailing, water skiing, sport fishing…

In the entire Lovran range are 17 marked and maintained trails for mountaineers.

• Lovran Bicycle Tour

The unique event which provides good recreation for all adrenalin lovers is:

• Mountain Biking’’’, is very popular in Lovran. There are 8 mountain-biking trails marked in the Učka Nature Park where you can fulfill your free time.

• Paragliding

There is a flight park Učka with launches at Vojak hill and Brgud in Lovran where you can chose between sports like diving, fishing, tennis, sea kayaking, trekking, free climbing and etc.

Where to eat in Lovran

• Pizzeria Delfino

The pizzeria has beautiful garden, very enjoyable and relaxing. Apart from an excellent choice of pizzas, they also offer huge menu of the finest pasta dishes, lasagnas and risottos.

• Restaurant KVARNER

Lovran, Maršala Tita 65

(Fish specialties and seafood dishes made by the traditional receipts)

• Restaurant NAJADE

Lovran, Šetalište Maršala Tita 69

(House specials – seafood dishes, one of the finest in the region)

• Taverna HOTEL EXCELSIOR

Lovran, Maršala Tita 15

(International cuisine, fish dishes and flambéed dishes)

• Restaurant KNEZGRAD

Lovran, Trg slobode 12

Seafood risotto, Istrian ravioli, all kinds of scamps prepared in the tasty sauce, here called Buzara.

• Restaurant LOVRANSKA VRATA

Lovran, Stari grad 94

(Fish specialties, rich array of meat dishes.)

• Bistro STARI GRAD

Trg slobode 5

(Home cooking)

• Restaurant RIVIERA

Beaches in Lovran

Bays are located at the Hotel Splendid, south from Medveja direction and below the park Kormuscak.

Two beaches in Kvarner, Peharovo and Lovran, where renovated and in the year 2007 received the “Blue Flag”, for the fulfillment of strict criteria for water quality, safety standards, services and other environmental conditions.

• Beach Kvarner: is the large area, with many play areas (such as climbing walls) and equipment for families with children.

• Beach Peharovo: nice, pebbly beach suitable for everyone

Nightlife and entertainment in Lovran

Lovran and its surrounding provide a lot of amusement, especially during the summer. The younger and all those who feel like will find interesting bars; disco clubs and open air stages where is organized an excellent all night long fun are placed at the hotel terraces.

The biggest year event in Lovran is the traditional international manifestation during January and February, the Carnival. It brings many events and entertainment like ceremony of Carnival opening, Carnival Balls, Children’s Carnival, Zubijada, Balinjerada, Carnival Procession, and closing of Carnival with authentic “immolation of Mesopust”.

Cultural events in Lovran

• Lovran and surrounding provides chestnut Festival in the beginning of autumn.

Here takes place the famous Marunada; feast of chestnuts, each year held in October.

Some events are organized in honor of St. George, the patron of Lovran, and many fishery festivities held from June to September.

In April, is organized the Asparagus festival when you can try specialties with asparagus made in million different ways.

Videos of Lovran

Below you can find travel videos from Lovran. The videos from Lovran are provided by CroVideos.com, the video portal for Croatia.

Discussions about Lovran

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Useful links

For more Info go to Lovran24.com

• Travel Portal for Kvarner with accommodations
• Forum about Kvarner
• News of Kvarner and Croatia
• more pictures of Lovran