About Rijeka :
Rijeka is the seat of the Primorsko-goranska County, a region which consists of an unusual link between the sea and mountains extending to the Mount Učka across to the Goran mountains as far as the Velebit. To the west of Rijeka, lies the Opatija Riviera, the oldest and most popular Croatian tourist region. To the east is the Crikvenica-Vinodol Riviera. Rijeka can thank Gorski kotar - the most preserved part of the region - for its high quality drinking water and its clear air. The Kvarner islands: Krk (connected with the mainland by a bridge), Cres, Losinj and Rab are in the immediate vicinity. Platak, a winter resort favoured by the people of Rijeka, is within reach. Rijeka, with its good sea connections, regular line to the islands by catamaran, bus and railway stations, as well as the airport on the island of Krk, is easily accessible. It is only half an hour drive away from the border pass to Slovenia; one hour from Trieste in Italy, and ninety minutes to the capital of Croatia, Zagreb. There is a long tradition of city events in Rijeka, which generally take place in the open public spaces owing to the favourable weather. The best example is the Rijeka Carnival, which during its 24 years has grown into an international manifestation pronounced by the media from abroad as a unique manifestation, not to be missed. The 24th International Carnival held in 2007, brought together about 8,000 participants in the carnival parade and about 100,000 visitors. According to the estimates of tourist journalists, the Rijeka Carnival is the third biggest carnival in the world after Rio de Janeiro and Venice. The nautical fair in Rijeka has gained status of one of the leading ones in Croatia, with a marked offer of national producers. December in Rijeka is traditionally marked with a whole range of attractive manifestations, the most significant ones being the celebration in the open of the New Year’s Eve, with a concert in Korzo, and the skating rink on the pier next to the sea.
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