Lovran travel & tourism guide    Tourist attraction of Lovran
Town today attracts tourists all year round and offers accommodation in many modern hotels, romantic villas, houses and private houses from the hot economies of rural households to the camp or in Medveja.Tourists can relax in the many terraces or enjoy sunbathing and swimming in one of two public beach or a small pebble beach is located in many bays.They can enjoy the unique walking promenade, popular Lungomare, which is a length of 12 km stretching from Lovran over Ika, Icici, Opatija and the Volosko.Apart from the two public beaches there are many small hotel beaches. The beaches are made by little inlets in the coast, often placed under the level of the near street. The biggest part of the beaches are made by pebbles and rocks, or terraces (characteristic of this part of the coast).
Approximately 5 km from town, in Moscenicka Draga, there are the most beautiful beaches of entire Riviera. Thanks to mild and healing climate, marvellous and quite unparalleled combination of sea and mountain, Lovran became the tourist destination that is convenient for a vacation of those people who are looking for peace and relaxation in every season of the yearBe sure to take advantage of the possibility of day trips in Croatia beautiful national parks (National Park Plitvice lakes, National Park Paklenica and National Park Brijuni), the Istrian coast and its charming towns, the islands of Krk, Cres and Rab.
The sports facilities can be distinguished tennis, hiking (Ucka Nature Park), mountain biking, free flying, yachting, water skiing, diving and fishing. Nature Park Ucka includes mountain range Ucka part Cicarija, highest peak Ucka Vojak is where the tower is located in the function of the viewing point and souvenir shops. Peak Ridge Park is of great importance and value of the specific geological foundation, and numerous rare and endemic plant and animal species, the old wood, sweet chestnut (maroon), beech, and various species of medicinal plants and fruits. Therefore, its closer to the opportunity of hiking, on the territory of the 50 marked hiking trails and 8 mountain biking trails, and tickets can be bought at the Tourist Office, bookstores and travel agencies.
Do not forget the possibility of medical tourism in mind wellness center, in the pleasant ambience of a rustic stone style, which makes this oasis of wellness recovery, relaxation and unforgettable holidays at any time of year. Numerous hotels and private houses have been constructed around the old coastal part of town and along the road to Rijeka. Thus, town represents, together with Opatija, the center of the Liburnian riviera, with landscaped parks and gardens.
History and herritageIt is a town with a long and rich history with a long tradition in tourism. It was named after the laurel (Laurus nobilis), which grows abundantly in the evergreen groves in the village and its surroundings.At the town square with its medieval fortress town and the church with a Romanesque bell tower, there are more baroque houses. Church St. Jurja was built in the 12th century, with Gothic arches of the 15th century, the shrine decorated with frescoes by local artists. In the 18th century Baroque extending side chapels, while the interior is decorated carved altar and font, and kept a treasure trove of church vessels. By the sea, overlooking the harbor is a Romanesque church of st. Trinity, rebuilt in Gothic style, which is mostly seen in the details of windows and doors. On the approach to St George's Square is a massive tower and the medieval city walls have been preserved east gate 'Stubica', which led to the port. Between town and Ika along the promenade are the most beautiful and most famous villas. They were built at the turn of the 19th i 20. century as a residential villa or villas, surrounded by lush parks with exotic vegetable plantations.
EventsTown is abundant throughout the year many amenities for tourists, concerts, exhibitions and festivals. From the program, we emphasize Asparagus Festival in April, when the restaurants and taverns offering dishes from asparagus, and at the end of the festival is the traditional feast of asparagus. With Liburnia Accordion Festival, a music program and a raffle in the evening to prepare fried Vela of 1000 eggs 30 kg asparagus in the pan diameter of 2 m.June is reserved for a cresanj days of Lovran. During their lifetime in the cafes and restaurants offer cakes from cherries or dishes made with cherries. In the end days of cresanj organizes the festival, during the day can be purchased fresh folded Lovran cherries, eat cakes and sweets made of cherry or obtain the original Lovranski souvenir. In the evening feast ends by cutting a large Lovran strudela of cherries, and folklore societies. In the period from 15 07. 07th - 22. - 22 08. 08th. in old city (Trg Sv. John, St. George and St.. George) and in port, on Tuesdays and Fridays is host to concerts of classical music, vocal groups, choirs, orchestras, and fishermen's evenings. Marunada (Festival of the chestnuts) begins in mid-October in Lovran and next weekend in the other villages beyond, calamari and Dobreč. The Marunada with baked roosted offers Medica (domestic brandy made from honey), and new wine. In cafés and baker shops are prepared cakes, pastries and cakes, in restaurants you may taste original home made dishes based on chestnuts. The main party is on city Square (Brajdice) has a full day program of folklore, orchestras and classical music. return from Lovran to Exploring Croatia travel & tourism guide New! CommentsHave your say about what you just read! Leave me a comment in the box below. |
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