Cres and Losinj are the next two islands after Krk, reachable only by a ferry boat (or your own boat!). Mali Losinj is among those places with the most sunny days per year in Europe. One of the special attractions is a very unusual natural phenomenon: the freshwater lake of Vrana (Vransko jezero) on the island of Cres (5.75 sq. km). The surface level of this lake is above sea level, and its bottom is 74 meters below sea level. This is one of the last habitats of a very rare bird, the 'whitehearled vulture'. Along with the beauty, Cres and Losinj have to offer you an amazingly clean sea and air, tranquility, and an insight into the history ( protected relics, churches, cathedrals)! Losinj's special feature is a colony of dolphins, and there are some 150 registered so far. Dolphins are one of the best indicators of the clean sea and Losinj is the first one in the Mediterranean to be proclaimed the dolphin reservation. During Summer, in the month of July and August, "The Evenings of Osor" (Osorske veceri) are organised, filled with concerts, street parties, art happenings,... The climate of Losinj is very mild, due to its forests among other things, so it has developed into a health resort; specialised in Astma and other respiratory sicknesses. So, having in mind all this, what you can expect from Cres and Losinj is beautiful nature (pine forests to protect you from the Sun and for some help you with breathing, clean sea and quiet, empty beaches), great weather, delicious food and tranquility; all it takes to fill in your empty batteries from the hectic life in the cities , smog, people and worries.

Visiting one of the small villages in Krk, you can happen to hear sopile: one of the ancient musical instruments of Croatia. You can hear them during the festivals, which are organised mostly during the Summer, together with the traditional costumes and dances. One of the musicians that is a specialist in ancient musical instruments (including sopile) is a friend of mine: Stjepan Veckovic. On his web site, you will be able to get more info on our ethno instruments, and costumes. Furthermore, you can even listen to him playing them!! So, check it out! And, once you happen to be in Krk, definitely check if there is a festival. The sound of sopile is unique!!

Vrbnik has always been a favourite venue for poets and artists, a romantic attraction due to its beautiful panorama on top of the hill. Taking a walk along the pine-forrest while watching the waves break on the rocks and the sunset, fills you up with an amazing mixture of astonishment, happiness and fulfilment. The entire settlement is one historic monument, the best known croatian castle-town, packed with glagolitic messages (it was Krk's centre for glagolitic scholars for many centuries).

It is Summer. After a long week in the Rijeka city, whether working, studying or just hanging around as a turist, you are definitely dying to jump into the beautiful Adriatic sea. You definitely do not wanna do that in Rijeka's harbour!! So, the best place to visit, that is not far away from Rijeka, is Krk! You can reach it easily since there is a bridge connecting it with the coast-land. The possibilities include: a car (if you have one! Pay attention that there is a fee you will have to pay for crossing it), a bus (you catch it from the bus station Zabica, which is in the centre of Rijeka city), a bike, a boat, a ferry, a plane, even walking (there is a great view from it). However, remember that occasionally, when the winds are very strong (the wind called BURA is the strongest), the bridge gets closed off - luckily, never for much longer than a day or two. Once you reach Krk, get ready to enjoy!!