Events on the Liburnia Riviera

Opatija

Mahler was here, Puccini came to visit, and Lehár and Kálmán were regular guests – of course, we are talking about Opatija, the city with arguably the most beautiful concert infrastructure in the entire Mediterranean. Attend the new concert festival season of the Kvarner Festival with top ensembles whose performances will be held in the beautiful American Gardens with an unforgettable view of the sea and the lights of Rijeka and in the magnificent Crystal Hall of the Kvarner Hotel, unique in the entire Adriatic.

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Lovran, Liganj

The area around Opatija is famous for its highly appreciated special type of sweet chestnut. Every year, the Marunada sweet chestnut festival brings together lovers of this autumn fruit who get the opportunity to enjoy various specialities and live music in Lovran, Dobreć and Liganj.

Don't miss the chance to visit an event that was listed as one of the best food festivals according to journalists from Britain's Guardian newspaper.

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Opatija
What is winter without chocolate? The sweet taste that has marked the happiest moments in our lives will bring to perfection romantic winter evenings on richly decorated streets with good music in the background and a great atmosphere in the air. Opatija and chocolate have been closely linked for years thanks to the Chocolate Festival, the biggest and oldest Croatian event dedicated to this indispensable food.

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Opatija Riviera
Advent journeys always have a special charm. Every year, the range of Advent events in Opatija is becoming richer and more diversified. The town is decorated with a myriad of lights, while an aroma of mulled wine, hot tea and festive cakes fills the air.

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Rijeka
Visit one of the largest and most famous carnival events in Europe, with more than 1,000 participants and 100,000 spectators – the Rijeka Carnival, which has a 100-year-old tradition. Enjoy the carnival parade with its traditional and modern themes, say goodbye to winter and welcome spring with the Halubajski Zvončari bell ringers, whose pageant is included in the UNESCO list of intangible cultural heritage.

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Lovran
The carnival period in Lovran and its surroundings is known as the ‘fifth season’. This name shows the importance of the carnival tradition to the people of Lovran. The central event is the International Carnival Parade, which brings together dozens of groups and thousands of participants to satirise everyday social and political life with their witty costumes and allegorical floats.

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Lovran

The wild-growing plant, asparagus, famous for its particular taste, grows abundantly on the slopes of Mount Učka. Its special flavour comes from the influence of sea spray, or the mixing of sea and mountain air. Asparagus is a guardian of health, rich in vitamins and minerals, purifies the body and restores body shape after winter sluggishness. If you have not yet decided to go on a trip to Lovran, it is worth mentioning the fact that it has long been considered an aphrodisiac.

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Lovran

The cherry has been one of Lovran’s main export items for centuries. The cherries from Lovran were known for its quality, size and taste. Numerous specialities prepared with this excellent and healthy fruit can be tasted during Cherry Days in June. Cherries are used to make great jams and compotes, excellent desserts and strudels, as well as complex dishes.

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Opatija

Hotel Kvarner will become a magnificent stage for the second cocktail festival in Croatia – the Imperial Spirits Festival! Visitors will be able to taste the most interesting cocktails and learn about the latest trends in mixology. Imperial Spirits will bring together top brands and bars to create signature cocktails available only at the festival. Various zones, music stages, an interesting culinary offer from invited food trucks and, of course, the after party will make this festival an unforgettable experience!

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