Ideas for trips near Rijeka

Our dear city of Rijeka has a very convenient location, and it can offer its visitors a large array of trips to beautiful places one can very easily reach from this lovely city.

The charming Opatija Riviera

The lovely town of Opatija has been a favourite tourist destination for a hundred years, and you will definitely see the reason behind it even after a short trip. Explore beautiful walking paths, take in the elegant and luxurious villas, and enjoy the lovely Mediterranean air. We would also recommend taking a lovely walk along the Lungomare, the most beautiful seaside promenade, along which you will pass through the picturesque towns of Ičići, Ika, and Lovran, and enjoy the unforgettable views and the fresh smell of sea waves.

Fužine

Gorski kotar, the so called “green heart of Croatia” is filled with treasures that visitors have also been discovering in recent years. One of the recognisable destinations in Gorski kotar is the town of Fužine, easily accessible from Rijeka. In Fužine you can visit the magnificent cave Vrelo, filled with an abundance of cave formations and especially charming due to its spring and lake. You can take in other natural wonders of Fužine, and there are many, by walking, but you could also bike, take a carriage ride, rent a buggy or even go for a ride in a tourist train.

The Frankopan castles

The area around Rijeka is full of many forts that belonged to the medieval noble family of Frankopan. All history buffs will surely enjoy a trip around some of these magnificent buildings, and you can choose among seventeen castles, fortresses and citadels, and three church complexes. We suggest that you start your adventure in buildings closest to Rijeka and visit castles in Grobnik, Drvenik, Bribir, Kraljevica and Čabar. The beauty of the Frankopan castles will surely take you back in time and introduce you to this remarkable old family.

The Grobnik Alps

If you prefer an active holiday, we would absolutely recommend that you try one of the many hiking trails around Rijeka. One of the most interesting hiking destinations in close vicinity to Rijeka are the so called Grobnik Alps, or Hahlići. According to experienced hikers, the best time to hike these beautiful hills is early spring or autumn. To rest and take a break from hiking, visit the mountain hut Hahlići where you can get tasty homemade dishes and warm (or cold) beverages.

The island of Krk

Rijeka has gorgeous views of the lovely islands of Kvarner, and the closest one of them is easily accessible via a bridge, which makes it a great destination even for day trips. The island of Krk has many picturesque towns ad lovely beaches, so it can be very hard to choose just one place for a trip. In the town of Krk you can visit one of the Frankopan castles, in Jurandvor near the town of Baška you can see the place where the Baška tablet, one of the most important inscriptions in the Glagolitic script, was found, and in Vrbnik you can sample Žlahtina, the lovely local wine. But why choose just one place? If you like more active holidays, you can see all this island has to offer if you take a walk on the Camino Krk, a circular walking path that connects all the most beautiful spots on the island. The whole path will take you more than a day, however.

In addition to its own landmarks, the beautiful city of Rijeka can offer you simple access to different destinations in its environs. So take a leap and visit this lovely city, and for the best accommodations in Rijeka, check out the Molo Longo website.