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Krk Bridge
Twin reinforced-concrete arches leap from the mainland to Krk island; on opening in 1980 the 390 m main span was the longest concrete arch in the world, a dramatic gateway to the Kvarner islands.
4 km · about 10 min drive
Primorje-Gorski Kotar, Croatia · Europe
Omišalj is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Jadranovo, 25km from Risnjak National Park.
Omišalj is a town located in Primorje-Gorski Kotar, Croatia. With a population of 1,877, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Omišalj sits in Croatia, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Zagreb time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Omišalj to your route.
Omišalj is a coastal municipality in the north-west of the island of Krk in Croatia. The population of Omišalj itself is 1,887 (2021), while the municipality also includes the nearby village of Njivice, bringing the total population to 2,992. Omišalj is best known in modern times for hosting the Krk Bridge, the RijekaRead more
Airport as well as Port of Rijeka oil terminal.
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Omišalj is located in Primorje-Gorski Kotar, Croatia, Europe. The coordinates are 45.2113 latitude, 14.5549 longitude.
Omišalj has a population of approximately 1,877 people, making it a town in Croatia.
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Full driving guide for Croatia6 notable places within an hour's drive.
bridge
Twin reinforced-concrete arches leap from the mainland to Krk island; on opening in 1980 the 390 m main span was the longest concrete arch in the world, a dramatic gateway to the Kvarner islands.
4 km · about 10 min drive
national park
Dense beech-fir forests and the Kupa river spring crown the Gorski Kotar highlands above Rijeka.
25 km · about 30 min drive
tunnel
A 5 km motorway tunnel bored beneath Mount Učka in 1981, linking inland Istria with the Opatija Riviera and sparing drivers the old switchback climb over Poklon Pass.
33 km · about 40 min drive
photogenic
A 4,000-year-old fortified hamlet perched 378 m directly above the sea on Cres island, its stone lanes ending at a cliff-edge view over Sv. Ivan cove. Summer evenings bring open-air concerts on the tiny square.
40 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
A captivating hilltop medieval town in Istria surrounded by truffle-rich forests and vineyards, known for its annual film festival.
58 km · about 65 min drive
national park
Karst pinnacles and the Premužić trail thread Croatia's wildest mountain range with sweeping Adriatic views.
58 km · about 65 min drive
April to October
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