Croatia Regional Guide
Rijeka, Opatija, Krk, Cres & Mali Lošinj — Best in May–Oct · Gateway: Rijeka Airport (RJK on Krk Island) & Brestova/Valbiska Ferries
Rijeka, Opatija, Krk, Cres & Mali Lošinj (Kvarner i Gorski Kotar) is famed for Opatija Lungomare Riviera, Mali Lošinj Dolphin Reserve, Cres, Rab Four Bell Towers & Risnjak National Park. Signature regional specialties include Kvarner Scampi na Buzaru, Šurlice Pasta from Krk & Rab Cake (Rapska Torta). Primary transit hub: Rijeka Airport (RJK on Krk Island) & Brestova/Valbiska Ferries.
Regional Highlights
- Opatija Lungomare Riviera
- Mali Lošinj Dolphin Reserve
- Cres
- Rab Four Bell Towers
- Risnjak National Park
Getting Around Rijeka, Opatija, Krk, Cres & Mali Lošinj
Connected via Jadrolinija & Kapetan Luka (Krilo) High-Speed Catamarans + Arriva / FlixBus Coastal Coaches + HŽPP Trains and regional express corridors; local transit accepts Dubrovnik Pass.