Travel and transport agencies Kvarner Gulf

On the northwest coast, Beli is a historic village perched on a hill in the middle of the forest. This is where the local tourist agency operates. Its name comes from the tramontana or bura wind that blows along the coast. The guides are well versed in the island's natural sites. From north to south, they organize themed excursions by jeep tour: fauna and flora, especially griffon vultures, free climbing, but also sea outings and underwater exploration. You can also stay at the Pansion Tramontana, with optional family meals and activities.

It is possible to travel by bus from Rijeka and Opatija.

This huge marina, in the hollow of the bay, is famous in the Gulf of Kvarner. It welcomes yachtsmen, with a harbour master's office open all year round, several services, boat maintenance and repair, a dry dock, a laundry, a car park, a restaurant, seasonal rentals (boats, accommodation on land), a large hotel, a café-bar-restaurant, free wifi, tennis courts, a pharmacy, shops... In short, a whole district reconstituted around the marina and the shipyards!

Rijeka Airport is located on Krk Island, near the village of Omišalj. The island is connected to the mainland by a bridge, so Rijeka, Opatija, Crikvenica and the main towns of the island are easily accessible. You can rent a car at the airport and start your island stay without having to go through urban areas. The airport welcomes Croatia Airlines as well as Ryanair, Air Berlin, Volotea. Buses and taxis provide transfers to Rijeka.

A marina in front of the historic city which is open from April to October (VHF channel: 17). Another marina, Supetarska Draga 454, well sheltered in an inlet in the north of the island (Kampor), is more extensive. Open all year round, it has 328 berths and 53 spaces for dry boats. Nearby, all the equipment for boaters, the captain's office, repair for equipment, shops, cafés-bars-restaurants.

Open from the end of March to the end of September, this island aerodrome is located on a peninsula near Ćunski. For the tourist season, it serves the cities of Zagreb, Pula, Rijeka, Zadar, Split, Dubrovnik, Lugano in Switzerland, several Italian cities but also Belgrade, Vienna, Munich. Also offers panoramic flights to admire the aerial views of the archipelago. Possibility to book a personalized taxi service for the cities mentioned.

Rijeka's railway station is the largest in the country, after Zagreb. Just 10 minutes north of the bus station and Korzo (central shopping street), it is located in the former docklands district, which is currently undergoing major urban redevelopment. This marshalling yard connects neighboring European cities and capitals (Trieste, Ljubljana, Vienna, etc.). For regional transport, there are daily trains to Zagreb, Osijek, Ogulin or Pula (with bus connections).

Thanks to its natural shallow gully, an important marina is located in the Gulf of Kvarner. Boaters who use it know that they will find good protection for boats, a large capacity(461 berths, 70 dry berths), maintenance and repair services, and water quality that is often rewarded. The proximity of the old port and the lively, authentic quays that hug the bay add to its appeal.

The Federation of Croatian Sailing Clubs and Marinas has its headquarters in Rijeka. In this agency or on the Internet, you can obtain all the practical information on all the sailing bases along the Adriatic coast and the islands. You can book your berth, with prices varying according to the overall length of the boat, the time of year, the length of the stopover and the package chosen. In 2019, the rehabilitation of the Rovinj marina won several awards.

Autotrans, Croatia's leading bus operator, is now part of the Arriva Group. Headquartered in Rijeka, the company operates sales outlets throughout the country. Regular national, regional and intercity services. Buses connecting Zagreb with the regions (Slavonia, Dalmatia, Istria, Kvarner), on the islands (Krk, Cres, Lošinj, Rab, Pag, Brač and Korčula). Regular international routes between Croatian cities and Italy, Slovenia, Germany, Serbia and Bosnia-Herzegovina. Punctuality, free Wi-Fi on board and a certain level of comfort.

The local shipping company (Rapska plovidba d.d.), which is based on the island, is mainly engaged in connecting Rab with the mainland. The departureruns all year round between the port of Rab and the port of Tovarnele (Lun), on the northern part of the island of Pag. The boat carries passengers and bicycles only. No cars or motorised two-wheelers. The rate of weekly rotations increases in the summer season, and the boats can quickly be full. The return trips can also be disrupted if the weather is bad, but this is rare in summer.

Tired of crowded beaches? Water cabs can take you to coves between Vela and Mala luka, Storišće, Vrženica, Dubna, Konjska, Gnjilova and further afield, by reservation, to Goli Island, Grgur Island, Rab Island, Senj, Stara Baška... They'll return to pick you up at around your own time! As for the King boat, it runs on solar energy, a fuel that's very popular here in summer! This way, you don't have to worry so much about getting out on the water with a motorboat! A friendly welcome and the feeling of being a real yachtsman (maximum 6 people).

It's not really a bus station, but a large parking lot that serves as a bus station with two major agencies: Arriva-Autotrans for all destinations in Istria, to Rijeka, Zagreb, Dalmatia, etc., and Autotrolej, which runs tourist buses for excursions along the Opatija and Rijeka rivieras. Good to know: Flixbus, the European transport company, connects Opatija via Rijeka. Buses to Slovenia, Italy, Germany and Austria are also available all year round (book online).

This shipping company also acts as a travel agency. Its agents offer cruises departing from Opatija, Zadar, Split or Dubrovnik, stays at sea for one or two weeks, festive holiday offers (day and night outings at sea, for clubbers, with music and DJs on board)... Katarina Line also organizes day bus tours in Istria and can take care of finding you a hotel or a holiday rental. A good option for a relaxing trip at sea or on the roads.

Established in 2017 in Split, the private shipping company has quickly found its stride. Its fleet of fast and comfortable catamarans operates high-speed routes: Pula, (Unije-Susak), Mali Lošinj (Ilovik-Silba), Zadar. In addition to coastal shipping, Catamaran Line organizes sea transfers to Split (Resnik airport and ferry port) as well as private crossings or group excursions (upon reservation).

Everywhere along the coast and in the Adriatic Islands you will find points of sale for the purchase of tickets without reservation. Ferries and catamarans remain the main means of transport in southern Croatia, whether you are motorised or just pedestrians. Jadrolinija also provides connections to Italy, to Ancona from Split and Zadar and to Bari from Dubrovnik. The website gives details of fares and timetables, which vary greatly depending on the season.

If you are not tempted by the days at sea, organized by excursionists, you can take the taxi-boat option. On the taxi-boat Bura, a father and son work together. On the quayside, near the Falkensteiner Hotel Park, their small boat makes the rotation with the islet of Košljun. The crossing lasts about 15 minutes, until you reach the secure pier in front of the monastery's ticket office. You agree with them on the time you want to return to Punat. Same service for the port of Krk.

The town of Krk has a post office offering a range of communication services such as letters and parcels, telegrams, financial services and more. You'll also find practical tools such as a postal rate calculator, an interactive map of post offices, parcel lockers and more. What's more, the website also offers information on philately, with the possibility of viewing current postage stamps and entering competitions.

Between the bus stop and the docks, this specialized travel agency on the Kvarner Islands offers solutions for private accommodation on the island, rental of vehicles (bicycles, scooters, cars and boats) and internet access.