The Istrian seaside, with its pleasant Mediterranean climate and picturesque villages situated on the hills, offers many possibilities for active holidays throughout the year. You can get to know coastal settlements in an all-day hike along the 13-kilometre-long coastal walking path. You can start at the Strunjan salt pans and continue along the green hillsides […]
Just as diverse as Kvarner’s landscape, with its natural riches, so is this area’s gastronomy – so diverse that it’s hard to simply describe it. As a region, linking the continent and the Mediterranean, it offers various tastes and rich culinary experience. Around 80 restaurants proudly display their “Kvarner Gourmet & Kvarner Food” mark of quality
Throughout history, Kvarner witnessed changes in culture which created invaluable spread of heritage throughout the region. Monuments, precious sacred and dedicated collections, folk traditions and customs make every day in Kvarner very interesting.
Sailors know: natural beauty, the idyllic of Kvarner Islands and coast, as well as a world class equipped marina are the perfect reason for discovering Kvarner from the sea. It’s only you, the sea and your chosen companions on a beautiful adventure …
Meet Kvarner’s rich and invaluable maritime heritage at the Kvarner Sea and Maritime Tradition Festival in Rijeka and other festivals, as well as regattas, marina’s, and harbors in the bay. Try the magic of sailing by traditional boats.
Kvarner is a place where it’s undoubtedly possible to work and have fun. Tradition spanning 150 years is a testament to the quality and diversity of services.
Hiking, driving, recreational fling, sailing, diving on land or in the sea, countless opportunities for a break, testing your own limits and the adrenalin rush await you on Kvarner. Discover why the visitors get so attracted to Kvarner and cannot let go off their bikes.
Besides the the sun and the sea, Izola also offers its visitors a number of opportunities for recreational activities and active holidays. Izola marina is your safe harbor for all things nautical while fans of history can visit the archaeological park in Simonov Zaliv. There you will fid the remnants of ancient Roman villas, reconstructed mosaics and the ruins of […]
Izola is not only famous for its fihing but also for its wine making and olive harvesting. By carefully selecting ingredients from local producers and skillful fihermen, the Izola inns and tourist farms in the outskirts produce culinary masterpieces paying homage to their ancestors’ tradition.
Relive the fihing history- by observing fihermen, whose boats return to the Izola harbor, skillfully followed by a hungry flck of seagulls …
Shipbuilding is, and was, one of the most active maritime industries in Izola. The fist existence of a shipyard on the Slovenian coast dates back to 1441. Since then, the city lives with the sea and preserves its maritime tradition.
The animated history of the fihing town produced beautiful architectural treasures and created old legends, taking you back in time when Izola was still an island. You can feel the spirit of the Mediterranean every step you take on the tight medieval streets, viewing the swinging boats in the harbor and having a relaxing talk with the locals while smelling local seafood specialties […]