Travel guide Lovran
Over 2,000 hours of sunshine
Those who rent a holiday home with internet or an apartment near the city center from a private owner can look forward to sun, beach, and sea. If you arrive by car, you can also take your dog with you and use one of the dog beaches. So, if you want to spend a
holiday with your dog on the Kvarner Bay, this is the perfect place. The area around Lovran is densely forested and has evergreen vegetation. The climate is very mild. The average temperature in January is 5.8 and in July 23.3 degrees Celsius. The town receives an average of 2,230 hours of sunshine. In winter, the mountain ridge of Učka protects the city from cold winds. In summer, the mountains moderate the heat. Whether you are a beachgoer or a hiker, every traveler will find happiness here.
Holiday apartment in Lovran and culinary delights
Book a cozy holiday apartment or a house or one of the villas in Lovran at a reasonable price and get to know the culinary traditions of the region. In the surrounding restaurants, you will mainly find specialties from the sea. But snack bars, where, for example, burek (pastry filled with meat, sheep cheese, and herbs) or Pljeskavica rolls are sold, are also very popular. In the area, there are also original and rustic guesthouses (gostionas or konobas). Here you can get homemade wine, freshly baked bread, and typical home-cooked meals. The cuisine is also influenced by Italy, as pizza, pasta, or risotto often end up on the menu. A delicacy of early summer is asparagus. In autumn, truffles are particularly popular. Local plum or grape brandy often ends a meal. Local wines are highly valued throughout the region. Afterwards, stroll through the idyllic old town of the village or take a walk through the calming nature of the Učka Mountains.
Dreamlike sea view, dreamlike paths
For over 100 years, Lovran has magically attracted guests from all over the world. The varied landscape, the beautiful beaches, the mountains, and the evergreen forests contribute to this. Rent an affordable apartment near the center from a private owner or a spacious holiday accommodation with a view of the water and get to know the region and its surroundings. The old town will enchant you with its special charm. Attractions here include the Romanesque chapel from the 14th and St. George's Church from the 12th century. You can also climb the Vojak mountain. Here you have a fabulous view of the coast and sometimes even as far as Italy. Along the entire
Opatija Riviera, you can choose between sandy and pebble bays. Enjoy the comfortable lounging options and the beautiful and clean water of the sea. A twelve-kilometer-long coastal promenade (Lungo Mare) leads from Lovran to Volosko. Another major attraction is the city tower, which was renovated in 2012. At the top of the tower, you have a magnificent view of the
Kvarner Bay and the Učka Nature Park. Here you can also see impressive exhibitions by local artists. But that's not all: In the surrounding area, you can also go on great hiking tours. These range from flat promenades along the coast to mountainous climbing paths. The hiking trails and educational paths in the Učka Nature Park and the paths in the Kastavstina area are particularly popular. In Lovran, there is also a climbing club that can provide you with equipment and all the necessary information. You can get fascinating bird's-eye views if you go paragliding in the town of
Buzet in the hinterland. The "Homo volans" club offers hang gliding. With a kite on your back, you can sail over the landscape of the Riviera. A truly unforgettable experience! Also, visit Lošinj, Hvar, Moscenicka Draga, or the island of Krk. All you have to do is rent accommodation, a holiday home, or a villa in the resort with a garden, pool, balcony, and sea view in the best location and experience a fantastic holiday in Istria according to your personal wishes!