Rijeka In Your Pocket
Rijeka's Market. Rijeka Tourist Board ArchivesWhat comes to your mind when you think of a holiday in Croatia? If you’re from the English-speaking world, probably
Dubrovnik or somewhere down there in the south, while if you’re from Germany or Italy there’s a good chance you’ll also be in on the charms of Istria to the north. Somehow, the part of the coast in between, called Kvarner, has been forgotten, and its capital Rijeka relegated to the status of a transit point.
Many people know about the floral playground of
Opatija, Rijeka’s elegant neighbour, as the crowds that gather there testify. But how about
Cres? Vrbnik? Both are well kept secrets.
All these years of being overlooked have allowed such places to retain their charm, and now they are being brought into a new era of tourism in a way that avoids the concrete and commercialism that was the fate of so many seaside towns.
Rijeka itself is gathering momentum as a city with an identity far beyond a stereotypical “resort”, which is why we chose it as an
In Your Pocket destination. The people of this region are well known for their openness to new ideas, and a number of recent initiatives are making the city a truly fascinating and fun place to visit.
We hope you’ll enjoy reading about everything that Rijeka has to offer, and be inspired to spend a few days here exploring. And we hope that our tips for places to visit in Kvarner will allow you to enjoy the sparkling blue seas, the vistas, the hidden oases and the hospitality of the Kvarner region at its very best.
Latest Rijeka Comments:
Plavi podrum
I agree with Max, the chef needs to let the ingredients express with less laboratory experimentation....The Corso
Its really lovely. Im lucky enough to be staying one minute from it in a fab old huge apartment. Well worth the visit, Rijeka is a great little city, classy....Konoba Nebuloza
its beutiful place and very very good food...Palach
i like palach i've been there many times it's good music awesome bands atmosphere is the best ...Plavi podrum
Nice food here but nothing exceptional. Simple dishes were fine, others far too complex with just too many ingredients....The Torpedo Factory
I used to visit the factory as a consultant in the foundry 1970 ,,,,,,...O.K. Gallery
nemoj palach to je odavno obična krčma ekipa je sad u k.u.n.s.-u...River pub
It is completely true. I have may nights in the River Pub, when I was in Rijeka for work. And everytime I was there I have amazing times....Gric & guc
Was there last night and enjoyed some great Chinese food, Tomislav pivo and good wine. If you reserve ...Youth hostel Rijeka
Youth Hostel Rijeka has got HI Quality certificate in April 2010, place is clean and very friendly, definitely good choice to stay while visiting Rijeka....Buses
The number 060 15 11 51 is not valid when calling from abraod. And customer service on their main line are rude and do not speak English....Kukuriku
Re your June '09 Rijeka guide:Please update ASAP:the Kont Patisserie doesn't exist any more (shame, it was the best of all) andthe city bus transit network has undergone a major change of most routes....Kukuriku
Do not go there. Very, very expensive..Food is ok.Ask for price before they serve you...It is not worth it....Plavi podrum
Fantastic food, great location! Amazing experience....Mali raj
Little haven indeed. It's one of my favourite places to eat. Not just because it's great choice of delicious food, but also for it's perfect quiet seafront position....