Rijeka is the third largest city in Croatia and also the principal seaport of the country. Shipbuilding is a very important part of the economy. Between the years 1918 and 1991, this city was ruled by eight different countries. Rijeka is a beautiful city to visit and to know about its interesting facts with beautiful architecture, a good choice of museums, great restaurants and quality nightlife. This city is located in the very heart of Kvarner Gulf. It is also the first proto-fascist state in the world. It is a very amazing city to visit with your family and friends and for spending holidays.

When to visit Rijeka, Croatia

April to September is the best time to visit the city. At this time you can wear your lightweight and comfortable clothes to roam around the city. You can also visit the beach to swim in the sea and enjoy the outdoor activities and games at the beach. The crystal clear water of the beach and the soothing atmosphere will make you feel great.

What to know about Rijeka, Croatia

Currency

Croatian Kuna is the official currency used in the city. There are plenty of ATMs and exchange bureaus in the city’s main town. There is an exchange desk at the airport from where you can exchange your money as soon as you land. You should carry your cards with you; a mix of both cash and card gives you a little extra security and convenience. You’ll be able to use your debit and credit card in most of the places, but mostly cash is preferred by independent businesses.

Language 

Croatian is the official and widely spoken language by the native people of the city. Italian is also a very common language to hear on the streets of the city due to its history. Apart from these two languages, Croatian and Italian, the city is also home to its own unique dialect of the Venetian language, Fiuman, with an estimated speaker of around 20,000 among the people of the country. English is also spoken by the citizens of this country.

Climate

Rijeka has a transitional Mediterranean type of climate. The summer season is hot and sunny with only few chances of rainfall in the month of June. In the season of autumn, spring and winter, it is more likely to experience rainfall. With the total precipitation of around 110 mm, October and November are the wettest months. The winters in this city can be very cold and the temperature can also go below freezing point at night. The average temperature in summers is around 30 and in winters it is around 5 to 6 degrees.

Transportation

The excellent public transportation services are the biggest way to get around Rijeka and its attractions.

Taxis

Bus

Motorbike hiring

Trains

Bicycle

Car hiring

Metro

Places of attractions in Rijeka, Croatia

Sablicevo Beach

Sablicevo Beach is a very popular and one of the oldest beaches in Rijeka. It is located on the coast of a small bay. Crystal clear water, idyllic nature and calm atmosphere makes this beach a perfect place to relax, play, swim and enjoy your holidays with your family and friends. The shore of this beach contains big rocks and pebbles of small and big sizes. This beach has a length of 40 metres and width of 10 metres. Parking is also available near the beach at a distance of 100 metre. Apart from that, you can also find a shower, changing room, lockers and public toilets on the beach which is very convenient for every visitor visiting this place. If you want to stay for some days on this beach, then you can also find accommodation for rent at a distance of around 200-250 metres. 

The City Tower

The City Tower is a symbol and a very great example of a typical round tower access point which leads into the fortified town. This tower was built around the middle ages. The superstructure of the tower on which there is a city clock situated since the 17th century has been reconstructed a number of times. There was a double headed eagle situated on the top of the tower’s turret, but after the First World War its one head was chopped off by the Italian soldiers to make it less similar to the Austrian eagle and more similar to the Roman one. Later after the Second World War, it was completely removed from the tower. On 19 April 2017, a replica of the two headed eagle was placed on the top of the city tower. The sculpture is a carbon copy of its original one and is made of aluminium. The sculpture is 255 cm in length and has a wingspan of 300 cm. It is positioned at a height of 30m and the total weight of this sculpture is around 270kg. This tower holds a lot of history and information. The architecture of this tower is very beautiful and completely worth a visit.

The Risnjak National Park

The Risnjak National Park is located in the mountain region which is heavily forested. This park covers an area of about 63.5 km square. The park is very rich with flora and fauna. This park is home to many mammals like wild boar, brown bear, roe deer, pine marten, weasel, squirrel and chamois. Many birds’ species such as hazel grouse, eagle owl, capercaillie, several species of woodpeckers and goshawk are also living in this park. You can also find a number of reptiles, amphibians, various species of insects and snail taxa in this park. You can walk to this park and enjoy the hike which is a perfect thing to do on the summer days. The journey to this park makes it a great place to enjoy nature without distractions. After reaching the top, this park offers an amazing and beautiful view of the city which is worth your hike. This place is a heaven for you, if you love to watch animals and birds.