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.