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The scenic Island of pag is attractive by its virtue of its sheer distinctiveness. The Novalja beach, comprising the basic elements of nature, dominates the northern part of the island: sun, sea and stone. The feeling of being one, merging with this truly extraordinary nature, combines with an offer of the similarly unique delicacies of the island's cuisine, consisting of the island's specialities, Paški cheese and Pag lamb.
Attired in forest greenery during the summer and cloaked in snow in winter, Gorski Kotar is a region providing rest to those in search of relaxation, whilst enjoying the sounds of nature and surrendering themselves to the mountain-air spas. Park forests, protected landscapes, unique natural and geomorphic reserves await them here, while the crowning experience is the Risnjak National Park. Restoration of body and Soul will be complete for those seeking an active holiday amongst the fairytale-like mountains rivers, climbs to exceptional ridges and descentes into the mysterious world of Gorski Kotar's mountain caves.
Lika One visit to Lika is enough to convince you that its name, derived from Celtic word "Likis" (meaning "beautiful country") is well deserved. Lika is a region of dense forests, soft, flowing grazing meadows, crystal clear waters, preserved buildings of autochhonous architecture, and food prepared from the fruits of the ecologically unspoiled land. The River Gacka valley will take your breath away with its beauty, while the Plitvice Lakes National Park, with its 16 enchanting lakes and waterfalls, has been awarded World Natural heritage Status by UNESCO. The Velebit Mountain, with its captivating and awe-inspiring vistas has, because of its magnificence, been declared a national park.
The Opatija Riviera is a series of glittering towns, like little stars that have landed on the seashore, where the mountain of Ucka and the waves of the sea meet. Opatija commands attention with its beautiful radiance. Opatija has been described as the Vienna-like residence on the coast, due to its extravagant villas, neo-Classic hotels and magnificently landscaped gardens. Each day, Opatija's guests stroll along paths formerly walked by kings and emperors, counts and archdukes, to the muted rustle of camellias, palms and magnolias.
Rijeka is not only the transport, administrative and economic centre of the Kvarner region, it is a city with a particulary rich political and cultural legacy, with a treasury of fascinating historical tales. In the 20th century alone it was the keystone of seven nations. Rijeka's dynamics interweave with the more peaceful rhythm of the nearby towns, from which people set out for a day at the beach, a good meal, or simply for a moment or two of blessed relaxation.