
About Rijeka(Croatia)
Rijeka is the principal seaport and the third largest city in Croatia (after Zagreb and Split). It is located on Kvarner Bay, an inlet of the Adriatic Sea and has a population of 128,735 inhabitants (2011). The conurbation, which includes adjacent towns and municipalities of Opatija, Lovran, Mošćenička Draga, Matulji, Kastav, Viškovo, Klana, Kostrena, Čavle, Jelenje, Bakar, and Kraljevica has a population of 213,842 (2011).[2]
Historically, because of its strategic position and its excellent deep-water Port of Rijeka, the city was fiercely contested, especially between Italy, Hungary, and Croatia, changing hands and demographics many times over centuries. According to the 2001 census data, the overwhelming majority of its citizens (80.39%) are Croats, with Serbs coming in second (6.21%). The Croatian, Slovene and Italian version of the city's name mean river in each of the languages.
Rijeka is the center of Primorje-Gorski Kotar County in Croatia. The city's economy largely depends on shipbuilding (shipyards "3. Maj" and "Viktor Lenac") and maritime transport. Rijeka hosts the Croatian National Theatre "Ivan pl. Zajc", first built in 1765, as well as the University of Rijeka, founded in 1973 but with roots dating back to 1632.
Rijeka apart from that it is a mayor port in Croatia and one of the most developed cities it is also an beautiful holiday destination with many attractive locations natural architectural and historical. Rijeka natural museum is something which is for sure worthy to be visited.
With a population of over 150.000 citizens Rijeka represents the second largest city in Croatia, after Croatia capital city , city of Zagreb.
The main industries in Rijeka are shipbuilding and sea freight, bat the tourist industry is as well growing very rapidly, not only because of only good connection this city has , but mostly because of exceptional natural beauties beaches, historical sites and many other attractions worthy to bee seen.
The entertaining program in Rijeka is very rich with all sorts of events. If you chose Rijeka for your holiday destination do not miss Europe wide known Rijeka carnival, the largest one in Croatia and region, and one the largest in Europe generally. It is held in February/ March.
Night life in Rijeka is also filled with many possibilities. Pubs, bar, restaurants and discotheques, not only with take you from your hotel or accommodation in Rijeka which by the way is also very rich, and even great ones, but will not leave you to go beach until the latest hours.
Rijeka as well provides with many accommodation solution, beautiful sea view hotel, private pensions room or apartments, which you are also able to back through our web site.
Choose your accommodation in Rijeka and feel free to ask as regarding anything we will give our best, and try to recommend the best possible accommodation for family of your or friends
Kvarner represents one of the most beautiful and most visited tourist regions of Croatia sea coast. Beinig located in the nearest area of Croatian sea to the central and west European states, it is well visited destination, especially by the guests who at the holiday diced to come by car.
Main and the biggest city of this region is city of Rijeka, administrative and economic center of Kvarner region, large port and holiday resort.
Consisted by some of most beautiful Croatian islands such as Cres, Krk and Rab, which are as well the largest islands of Croatia and the most attractive ones.
Apart of Rijeka as center, this area is also very rich with small but extremely attractive villages and summer holiday resort, surrounded by beautiful Mediterranean vegetation, small and hidden bays, coves and beaches, very attractive ones, which during the summer are a real paradise for the tourists from all over the world.
The entertaining program in Rijeka is very rich with all sorts of events. If you chose Rijeka for your holiday destination do not miss Europe wide known Rijeka carnival, the largest one in Croatia and region, and one the largest in Europe generally. It is held in February/ March.
Night life in Rijeka is also filled with many possibilities. Pubs, bar, restaurants and discotheques, not only with take you from your hotel or accommodation in Rijeka which by the way is also very rich, and even great ones, but will not leave you to go beach until the latest hours.
Rijeka as well provides with many accommodation solution, beautiful sea view hotel, private pensions room or apartments, which you are also able to back through our web site.
Choose your accommodation in Rijeka and feel free to ask as regarding anything we will give our best, and try to recommend the best possible accommodation for family of your or friends
Kvarner represents one of the most beautiful and most visited tourist regions of Croatia sea coast. Beinig located in the nearest area of Croatian sea to the central and west European states, it is well visited destination, especially by the guests who at the holiday diced to come by car.
Main and the biggest city of this region is city of Rijeka, administrative and economic center of Kvarner region, large port and holiday resort.
Consisted by some of most beautiful Croatian islands such as Cres, Krk and Rab, which are as well the largest islands of Croatia and the most attractive ones.
Apart of Rijeka as center, this area is also very rich with small but extremely attractive villages and summer holiday resort, surrounded by beautiful Mediterranean vegetation, small and hidden bays, coves and beaches, very attractive ones, which during the summer are a real paradise for the tourists from all over the world.

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