Crikvenica

Crikvenica Travel Wiki

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Travel to Crikvenica

Travel and vacation in Crikvenica, Croatia

Here you can find information about travel and holiday trips to Croatia. You will find travel deals as well as general travel information, guides, “good to know” and facts about Croatia. We try to find the best travel video about the city and its surroundings and we write about the best sights, shopping and things to do. You will also find updated current weather and forecasts. The current exchange rates are also updated many times a day.

Best of Crikvenica

What to see and do in Crikvenica ?

Among the attractions to tick off during your holidays in Crikvenica include the Pauline Monastery, the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Town Museum of Crikvenica. Once you’ve achieved your history and culture fix, naturally your days should meander down towards the water. Around the water you’ll encounter many exciting bars and tantalising restaurants, while on and beside the water you can engage in many thrilling activities including water skiing, diving, swimming, beach volleyball and football. If you have a day to kill, think about visiting some of the nearby islands such as Krk, or make the short trip to the impressive port city of Rijeka for even more history.

Church of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

This is the oldest preserved church in Crikvenica. Along with the former Pauline monastery, it is an essential part of the historic town centre.
The church, built in 1412 by Nikola IV Frankopan, houses numerous valuable paintings and statues. One of these is the painting of St. Simon, the only preserved item from the old Parish Church of St. Simon and Judas Thaddeus.

Church of St. Anthony of Padua

The Church of St. Anthony of Padua was built based on the design of the architect Stjepan Rovešnjak and the sculptor Zvonko Car. The foundation stone for the church was laid in 1934, and the church was consecrated in 1939. The impressive bell tower is 35 metres high.

Russian Orthodox Church

The church was built in 1924 in the architectural style of Russian churches on the initiative of Russians who had escaped to Crikvenica after the October Revolution. It is dedicated to St. Nicholas and has a bell tower built next to it. The church was renovated in the 1980s, but has been closed for years.

Crikvenica Town Museum

Crikvenica Town Gallery

Crikvenica Town Library

Aquarium

The Bronze Fisherman Statue

Stjepan Radic Monument

Archaeological site in Crikvenica

Frankopan Days

At the end of June, Frankopan Days is an elaborate medieval fair with costumes, archery, traditional craft exhibitions, entertainers and musicians, all to evoke how people lived and partied in the Middle Ages.

Fisherman’s Week

Fisherman’s Week is a fun traditional festival that takes place at the end of August. Celebrating the town’s tradition of fishing, there are concerts, theatre, sports competitions and local food on offer.

When is the best time to travel ?

The best time to visit Crikvenica, Croatia is May, June, September and October. The weather in these months are very nice. July and August are peak season with peak prices and furthermore it can be very hot, especially in the afternoon.