Silo is a typical coastal tourist place, situated on the south-east side of the island of Krk. It was precisely in Silo where the first steam boat sailed to Crvikenica, on June 1st, 1905 which marked the beginning of the Silo-Vrbnik-Crikvenica line. There are no hotel accommodations in Silo, but it abounds in private accommodations. It is only 19km distant from the town of Krk. Krk is a town of typical Mediterranean landscape, narrow streets, numerous cultural monuments and picturesque pebble beaches provide it with the aspect it has had for centuries. If you like historical sites visit the island of Krk and explore the town walls, city hall, great town gates, splendidissima, Volsonis, cathedral bell tower, the Church of Our Lady of Good Health, St. Joseph church, St. Dunat church, as well as numerous other cultural monuments. Sports and active vacation enthusiasts can enjoy tennis, football, volleyball, badminton, basketball, sailing, diving, cycling, hiking and many more activities. If you would like to get acquainted with the gastronomy of the island of Krk, as well as savor its specialties, visit the restaurants „Portić“, „Tiha“, „Ikade“ and „Zeba“.
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Opatija is a tourist destination with the longest history of tourism in Croatia. Its parks, well lit coastal promenade, bathing areas, fountains and numerous century old villas are the reason the tourists return there from year to year. Those who enjoy historical monuments can visit the church of St. Jacob, parish church of the Annunciation, Evangelical church, church of St. Anne, parish church of St. Mark, Angiolina park, park of St. Jacob, Lungomare, villa Angiolina and many other monuments which can be found in this city.
Rijeka is a large port city and the center of the Primorje – Gorski Kotar county. The symbol of Rijeka is the “morčić” – a type of jewelry worn by seafarers to protect them from danger at sea. The city is rich in historical monuments which serve as evidence of its turbulent past. History lovers can visit the Municipija palace, church of St. Jeronimo, museum of modern art, governor’s palace, maritime and historical museum of the Croatian coast, Rijeka City Museum, natural museum, Rijeka national archives, judicial palace, church of St. Vid, old gate, Komuna palace, city walls, Modello palace, city tower, Jadran Palace and numerous others.