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Why Go? Kvarner Coast ...... 133 Sheltered by soaring mountains, the has long ...... 133 been loved by visitors attracted by the mild climate and co- ...... 139 balt waters, and those in search for more than just beach ap- peal. From the gateway city of Rijeka you can easily connect Volosko ...... 142 to the foodie enclave of Volosko and the hiking trails inside Island ...... 143 the national parks of Učka and Risnjak. The islands of Krk, Krk Town ...... 145 , Lošinj and all have highly atmospheric old ports, ...... 147 and stretches of pristine coastline dotted with remote coves ...... 147 for superb swimming. And dramatic wildlife puts in an ap- pearance too: Cres has an important griffon-vulture project Baška ...... 148 and Lošinj a marine centre that monitors Adriatic dolphins. Cres & Lošinj Islands . .149 The region’s historical connections to Austria and Hun- Cres Island ...... 149 gary have bestowed the coastline with stately architecture: Lošinj Island ...... 155 Opatija’s Habsburg mansions and the Venetian-style houses Rab Island ...... 160 of the islands. Links to central Europe and remain strong today, with visitors filling the resorts in high season. Rab Town ...... 161 Lopar ...... 166 When to Go Best Places to Eat Rijeka » Bora Bar Trattoria/ °C/°F Te m p Rainfall Inches/mm Tartufferia (p159 ) 30/86 8/200 » Na Kantunu (p 137 ) 20/68 6/150 » Tramerka (p142 ) 10/50 4/100 » Konoba Bukaleta (p151 ) » Skalinada (p143 ) 0/32 2/50

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Best Places to Jan–Mar Rijeka May–Jun Jul–Aug Rab Stay becomes Rio-in- Dolphins are Island lets its Europe during regularly spotted hair down with a » Hotel Marina (p146 ) two weeks of off the coast of fashion week and » Hotel Ambasador (p140 ) carnival action. Lošinj. DJ festival. » Hotel Arbiana (p164 )

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