North Croatian islands

The island of Krk:
-    Old core of the town Krk – details of today’s emblem have been found within. The Croatian emblem with a red-white chessboard on it is known all around the world because it is placed on the jerseys of Croatian footballers, skiers and sports fans.
-    Vela placa – the main square of the island of Krk and one of the most precious sights of the whole island. During season countless manifestations are organized on the square, so it can be said that it is the center of the town’s vividness.
-    Kosljun islans (6,5ha) in Puntarska draga is a natural reservation and a cultural monument. A valuable library, an ethnography museum and the exhibition of sacral arts are located in the St.Francis convent.

The island of Pag:
-Duke’s court – dates back from the 15th century. Venice dukes used to dwell there. Today you can see lots of gallery arts and exhibitions of sacral art within the walls of the court
- Amfora site – all underwater and antique lovers can see the remains of a merchant ship in the Vlaska bay. It used to transport amphora that were being traded in the Mediterranean
- Stari Bunari (Old Wells) – in the Kolanjsko field there are old wells from the roman age. The locals used to visit this place which abounds in drinkable, clear water they used in their houses.

The island of Cres:
-Town walls, convents and churches – Cres was protected with walls during the Middle Ages. It was ruined in the last century. The churches were built from 15-17th century.
- Ornithology reservation – griffon vultures, an endangered species, nest here, as well as eagles and grey hawks
- Valun board – has the first glagolithic inscription as well as its translation to medieval Latin on it

The island of Rab
-    Municipium Arbae square – the Duke’s court, the former center of the duke’s administration is located on this square. The square is the center of night entertainment and of the entire island as well.
-    St. Mary church – a parish built in a romantic style which represents monumental romantic architecture. The church choir is especially attractive with its chestnut wood aspect.
-    Duke’s court – built in a gothic-renaissance style. It is actually a group of palaces built in different time, dominated by the high four-cornered tower with beautiful windows from the period of late gothic and renaissance.

The island of Losinj
-Church of Our Lady of Angels built in the early 16th century probably in 1510th. The Church in 1730. Was expanded and remodeled in the Baroque style with the new addition of the sanctuary. The tower got its current appearance with a characteristic late Baroque "bulb" at the top. The church is richly decorated and within the church inventory, a marble main altar from the 18th century has a special value, in which famous picture of late Baroque painter Francesco Fontebasso "Sv. Hildebrand, "and" St. FrancisDe Paul. " isaccentuated.
- Villa of the Austrian aristocracy, which discovered the island of Losinj as a health resort long ago. Most villas are situated in the bay Cikat.

With excellent local olive oil, Krk and Pag cheese, high-quality fresh fish from the Adriatic Sea and
an aromatic lamb on the islands of Cres and Pag, North Adriatic islands boast with many original
taverns and good restaurants. The menus are trying to include as many local seasonal ingredients.

On the island of Krk try young lamb, wild asparagus, Krk pasta, dishes based on extra virgin
olive oil or a special addition - figs! Try simmering traditional dishes such as lamb
stew and sweeten it with Presnac. A good meal is accompanied with good wine from the island of
Krk. Vrbnicka Žlahtina is a quality dry white wine made from indigenous varieties.

If you are staying on the island of Rab, try the minestrone, which is prepared with authentic beans
loparancicm with smoked meat and sausages, stew with  lamb, and Rab cake
made according to the old monastery recipe.
Lamb with potatoes is excellent on the island of Cres, which is known for its organic lamb
because they are being fead with herbs and aromatic plants that grow near the sea.

On the island of Pag,along with many fish dishes, Pag cheese and Pag lamb definitely stand out. Try
Pag traditional dishes: macaroni on the needle (pasta wound on needle), fish Saur, octopus
with potatoes, Novalja brudit (fish stew) and a loaf of spinach. Be sure to sweeten it with the dessert Pag baškotin (hard rolls), which are available exclusively at St.. Margarita in Pag.
Complete your gastronomic delights with wines Gegic or Pag schnaps.

North Croatian islands of Krk, Rab, Cres, Losinj and Pag, provide many opportunities for sports enthusiasts.
In many places on the islands there is a possibility of renting scooters and bicycles, of playing
mini-golf, table tennis, volleyball, basketball, handball, football. You can also enjoy a large choice of water  sports: water skiing, jet skiing, parachuting, tube carousel, a banana-lift, kneeboard,
waweboard, charter boats, scooters, etc ... The island of Krk is proud of its famous Marina and is the
host of many sailing competitions. Highlights: International regatta, Croatia
Cup Regatta Krk, Krk sails, Sailing regatta, Dubasnica Cup ... on the islands of Krk, Rab,
Losinj, Pag and Cres there are numerous diving centers. The paths for hiking and biking on the
islands are very interesting.

In ordetr to get to know the north Croatian islands, we recommend a tour of the island's bays, places
or the neighboring islands by boat and small plane panoramic tours on the islands of Cres and Losinj.
Visit the Northern Velebit National Park and see the remarkable and endemic plant species on Velebit(a famous botanical garden). There is a strict nature reservation Hajducki and Rozanski kukovi, which represents a specific geomorphological phenomena in which up to now more than 150 caves have been discovered.
Do not forget to visit the National Park Plitvice Lakes, the most beautiful national park in Croatia, with 16 beautiful lakes made by the hands of nature. In search of dolphins visit the island
Losinj, which has a glorious maritime tradition. In the offer of local travel agencies you will find picnic trips to smaller islands such as Plavnik, Grgur and Goli otok, and all kinds of day or half-day excursions by boat:  Fishing with excellent fishing tools, Diving, Night ride-outs for young people in the disco, cafes and cocktail bars. Visit the Opatija Riviera, the Adriatic "azure coast" with its beautiful villas from the Austro-Hungarian age or go towards the romantic Venice, Italy.

The island of Pag, Novalja in particular, is known for its entertainment for the young, and many night clubs on the beaches attract the young from Croatia and all around the world. Cres enriches its tourist offer with the organization of musical Summer festivals and carnivals in July. On the island of Krk a summer Jazz Festival is organized every year in on the island of Rab, atraditional knightly tournament of crossbowmen is organized. All islands are known for folk music (klapa)
Evenings and the summer fishing festivals in the towns on the islands when preparing local
food and wine.