Islands

THE ISLAND OF KRK
Just a few steps away from the past – the island of Krk. There are numerous traces of its rich history: in the Roman therms mosaics, in Early-Croatian churches and the Glagolitic monuments or in the paintings by Venetian masters. Naturally, there are also romantic beaches and hidden bays here. The island of Krk, along with Cres, is the biggest island on the Adriatic, and has many other surprises in store. The elating fragrances of sage and Spanish broom; the walks along karst rocks and pebble beaches by the crystal clear sea. Krk vineyards - only here the grapes are so juicy - and the famous vrbnička žlahtina, so elating, particularly at folk festivities to the sound of local island dances and klapa songs. And while the sounds of classical music resound in the old island buildings and the summer breeze 'maestral' caresses the bare rocks in the wild or fills your sails, you will discover your «golden island» - the island of Krk.

THE ISLAND OF CRES
The island of Cres is situated between the Istrian peninsula and the island of Krk, Due to its warm sub-Mediterranean climate (the annual average temperature is about 15°C, with 2400 sunny hours and a sea temperature up to 25°C ), unspoilt nature arranged by dry stone walls and varied catering and tourist facilities, it provides unimagined opportunities for true vacations. Walking along the island of Cres you can notice griffon vultures, flying in circles above some of the numerous Liburnian castle ruins, in search of food. Wonderful, picturesque beaches and small places in the island hinterland offer an irresistible combination of the past Cres farmers, fishermen and sailors with present-day tourist reality. Welcome to Cres, island of hospitable, diligent people and of satisfied guests.

ISLAND OF LOŠINJ
Paradise surrounded by the sea, covered by a thousand marvelous plant species. The island of Lošinj - bathed in floral fragrances, with more than 2700 sunny hours per year – offers a fairy-tale vacation. In summer, temperatures exceed 25° C, with numerous beaches leeward, expecting their guests. Tennis and sailing in the beautiful landscape embellish vacations on the island that offers unforgettable excursion experiences. Dive in the rich submarine world: fish shoals, corals, sea-shells, algae and sponges foster this clear and clean sea. Camps, apartments, hotels and the hosts' hospitality are simply enchanting. Whether you enjoy in morning fragrances, in the quiet of sunny afternoons, in local cuisine delicacies in a pleasant «taverna» late in the evening, Lošinj is simply a dream come true!

THE ISLAND OF RAB
Right in front of the unique combination of the mountainous Velebit and the sea lays the island of Rab like a reduced segment of a mountain, craggy and frowning. It is not easy to sail around its indented coast, but each new scene of some of the bays is worth the navigation effort. Sailing into the town of Rab represents a culmination, with a view of the Rab medieval bell-towers and its closely-built houses. This sight seems to concentrate all the consistency and stratification of history, especially on Sunday mornings when the church bells ring and, in fine weather, their ringing is heard miles away. The peninsula on which the island or Rab is situated stretches on the sea like a stone vessel, with polished pavements cherishing the memories of past centuries in the hot summer air. However, Rab attractions are not only its cultural historical monuments, but nature has been very generous also; both with the unique forest of holly oaks and the dense evergreen underbrush on Kalifront and with the water sources, otherwise extremely rare in this area, of which there are more than two hundred on the island alone, and about thirty on the Lopar peninsula. The peninsula, famous also for the long sandy beach, was the birth place of the stone-mason Marin, who would later establish the Republic of San Marino. At least this is how the legend goes! The locality is surrounded by numerous beaches, and with 22 sandy beaches it offers the best any guest may desire for bathing, sun-bathing or resting. Of all these beaches the best known by far is the magnificent natural beach Crnika – Rajska (Paradise) beach, over 1500 m long, where the hotel settlement and the motor camp "San Marino" are located. Lopar is also famous for a natural phenomenon – the submarine cave "Medova buža", else the home of the Mediterranean monk seal, where weddings are organized for those who like sensations.