Kvarner is the region in Croatia with the longest tourist tradition. Europe's royalty, numerous eminent personalities, statesman and artists, the makers and shakers of their day, all chose the region as a holiday destination as far back as the 19th century. Today's guests will soon understand the reason why. Kvarner is an extraordinary natural entity, offering a unity of well-indented coastline and the scenic islands of the Croatian coast. As a backdrop note: the green and forested regions of Gorski Kotar and Lika, which reach high up into the clouds. This is where European and Mediterranean cultures meet - and blend.