The Kvarner Riviera's largest city is Rijeka which, with a population of just over 200,000 people, is Croatia's third largest city and busiest port. The surrounding mountain landscape of the Primorsko-Goranska district adds to the attraction of the area around, one of the most developed tourist region in Croatia.

 

The mild Mediterranean climate is a further bonus. Average January temperatures are around 5°C, in mid-summer a pleasant 23°C with well over 2000 hours of annual sunshine. It has also developed into a key centre for business and congress tourism, hosting a number of events including the Spring Fair in April, Automobile Fair in May, North Adriatic Fair in October and the Christmas Fair.

Thanks to its modern port facilities and strong naval tradition, Rijeka has grown to become Croatia’s largest port as well as a major European transit port.

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