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Rijeka Bay, Croatia: what it is and when to go
Rijeka Bay is a bay in Croatia (Riječki zaljev) (Rijeka). Interests: Nature. The best time to visit is May to October. In June there are 15 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 34. It has articles in 9 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Croatia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Bay in Croatia · Nature
- Local name
- Riječki zaljev
- Where
- Croatia
- Best time
- May to October.
- Nearest airport
- PUY Pula, 53 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 45.22463, 14.41178
What it is and where
Rijeka Bay is a bay in Croatia (Riječki zaljev) (Rijeka). It has articles in 9 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Croatia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Rijeka, where this site lists 63 more places to see, 12 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 45.22463, 14.41178; the nearest main airport is Pula Airport (PUY, Pula), 53 km as the crow flies. How to get around Croatia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Nature places in Croatia. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Rijeka Bay is May to October.
- JanBetter not8:55
- FebBetter not10:10
- MarPossible11:37
- AprPossible13:17
- MayBest time14:40
- JunBest time15:26
- JulBest time15:07
- AugBest time13:54
- SepBest time12:18
- OctBest time10:42
- NovPossible9:16
- DecBetter not8:34
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 34. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Croatia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Croatia
To enter Croatia there are 5 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Croatia checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Kap JablanacDive site8.6 km
- Omišalj gulfBay10 km
- Veli vrhHill in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, Croatia11 km
- Great Market Hall in RijekaMarket place in Rijeka11 km
- Mrtvi kanalOld riverbed of Rječina in Rijeka, Croatia11 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Croatia guide.
More in Croatia: Nature
- Plitvice Lakes National Park: national park of Croatia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Bay of Kotor
- Gulf of Trieste: bay in Italy, Slovenia, and Croatia
- Gulf of Venice: bay in Italy, Slovenia, and Croatia
- Kvarner Gulf: bay in Croatia
- Krka National Park: national park from the approximately 45 kilometer long section of the Krka river between Knin and Skradin and the lower reaches of the tributary Čikolain in Croatia
Every Croatia place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Rijeka Bay?
It is a bay in Croatia (Riječki zaljev in the local language). It has articles in 9 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Croatia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Rijeka Bay?
May to October. In June there are 15 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 34.
How do you get to Rijeka Bay?
The nearest main airport is Pula Airport (PUY), 53 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Croatia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Croatia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Kap Jablanac, Omišalj gulf, Veli vrh. The rest is in the Croatia guide.
Keep reading
- Rijeka63 places to see in and around Rijeka, Croatia: Risnjak National Park, Krk Bridge, Risnjak. Best time: May to October.
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- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Rijeka Bay on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.