nature lovers
Rijeka, Croatia
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For nature lovers, the ones that like to walk, watch the stars or just lie on the beach, there are many places to indulge in such activities: Astronomical Centre Rijeka [27] Learn about the stars in this unique astronomy centre both in Croatia and abroad. Besides sky objects, from Sveti Križ hill, where it is located, a beautiful view extends over the Rijeka Bay and mountain hinterland. Rijeka’s beaches [28] Rijeka has the beach for everyone’s taste and thanks to the Merranean climate, the bathing season begins in spring and lasts until late autumn. With regard to the city location, Rijeka’s beaches are located to the far east and to the far western parts of the city, and you can choose your favorite – large and noisy or small and secluded, pebbly, concrete, rocky, hidden… City buses drive to all beaches and there is free car parking close to all of them. Parks and promenades [29] Nature lovers and more active visitors can discover the city in a different way – by researching Rijeka’s promenades by the sea, urban or forest areas, and for those less active, parks are the best option for taking a break during a walk around Rijeka.
