Ultimate Guide to Island Hopping in Croatia’s Kvarner Gulf
With the northern coast’s gateway city, Rijeka, named as European Capital of Culture for 2020, it’s time for the Kvarner islands to take centre stage in Croatia. You don’t need to book a pricey cruise or charter a yacht to visit this compact cluster of emerald isles, nestled in the gulf between the Istria peninsula and the mainland’s rugged Velebit mountain range. Just jump on a ferry in Rijeka and island hop away.