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The islands of Cres and Losinj used to be one island, but very early the Romans separated them by a channel. The island's true gems are undoubtedly its many beaches, nestled mostly on the western shores, midway between the town of Cres and the Bay of Ustrine. Many are clothing optional. Some beaches have the look of a hollow shell, slowly disappearing into the emerald-blue sea. Some of these beaches can be reached by walking on the age-old pathways, while again others can only be reached by sea.
The island are accessible by ferry from Brestova in Istria or Valbiska on the island of Krk.

Many of Europe's crowned heads came here in search of health and vitality, among them the Austrian Emperor, Franz Joseph, Prince Rudolph, and the Austrian heir-apparent Franz Ferdinand. So the building of summer residences started as early as the last century. There are many reminders of the island's rich maritime past: strange vegetation brought from overseas, museums of sailing ships in Mali and Veli Losinj and rich island houses adorned with souvenirs of distant journeys.
Intersting note: 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. Losinj was the first one in the Mediterranean to be proclaimed the dolphin reservation.

Kovacine - naturist camping and the beach

Two kilometers from the town of Cres on the island of the same name there is a campsite Kovacine placed on the peninsula covered with pine forest and olive trees. One part of the camp is reserved for naturism lovers. There is a fish restaurant with a terrace, pizzeria, supermarket, bar and buffet on the beach. They also offer the yearly rent of a camp lot for your caravans. In the same building above the restaurant "Kovacine" there are rooms Kovacine - newly equipped rooms with bathrooms. Each room has its air conditioning, SAT TV and mini bar.

Zdovice, Valun - naturist camp naturist beach

Within reach of the fishing village Valun there is a small and quiet campsite Zdovice, located on a pebbly beach. Naturist beach near by. Cars and trailers have no access to the campsite. Therefore the luggage is carried from the nearby car park by means of a handcart. The camping site has a gravel beach.

Baldarin, Osor - naturist camping and the beach

Two kilometers from a small town Osor there is a campsite Baldarin (capacity of 1.800 guests), an oasis of peace and relaxation.

Martinscica - naturist beach 

The village of Martinscica, which is named after the church of Saint Martin, is situated south west of the town of Cres. The nudist beach, north east of the village, near Lake Vransko (Vransko jezero) is a popular meeting place for male bi- and homosexuals. To get there, take the road from the town of Cres towards the Island of Mali Losinj. The nudist beach is to be found near the camping-site.

Miholascica - naturist beach

The village of Miholascica can be found not far from Martinscica. The gay spot is to be found before the village of Martinscica, in the tourist area, not far from the main beach in Miholascica.

Suncana Uvala - naturist beach

Suncana Uvala (Sunny cove) in the town of Mali Lošinj, naturist beach, 200m from "Vespera" and "Aurora" hotels and a large recreational and sport center of the name Veli Zal. It is a pebble and rocky beach with many small, sunny, pebble coves among rich Mediterranean vegetation. 

Susak Island - naturist beaches

Susak is a small island (only 4 km/2) just west from island Losinj. The island, unique in the whole of the Mediterranean, is a geo-morphological phenomenon because it is made only from sand. The best way to get to know the island is to walk around it. The track is 11 kilometers long and runs along the shore. Wherever you stop you can have a swim. Most of the places are free for naturists. It takes a little over three hours to tour the island. There are no venomous snakes on the island or any other danger, for that matter. There are no roads or automobiles on the island.

Unije Island - naturist beach

On the island of Unije, near the island of Lošinj, one can find many beautiful coves and bays ideal for naturists.
The only settlement of the same name, a typical fishing village adjoining a beach of almost 800m long, having 280 houses. There are no cars on island. Private room can accommodate about 50 guest on average to low prices. About 200 meter away from the beach and village, located on a flat plateau is an airfield.

Orijule Island - naturist beach

On the island of Orijule. 

Crikvenica is situated in the Kvarner Bay, 35 kilometers south from Rijeka. The whole town of Crikvenica is in fact a Riviera with a series of almost connected tourist places: Selce, Crikvenica, Dramalj and Jadranovo. The favourable position of Crikvenica , sheltered from strong winds, more precisely to the north owing to the slopes of the mountain Kapela and to the south thanks to the island of Krk, create the conditions for a mild, relaxing climate.

Kacjak - naturist beach

Located near the Dramalj village (in immediate closeness to Crikvenica). It is a beautiful rocky and pebbles beach, near the tourist settlement Kacjak.

Krk is the largest island in the Adriatic, covering 157 square miles (405.78 square km). It is one of the most populous islands with a population of about 17,000. It is well developed and very busy with tourists as it is connected by bridge to the mainland. Rijeka Airport is located on the island of Krk.
The main gay resorts are Baska, Njivice and Krk Town. Krk Town is famous for St. Mary's Cathedral, the seat of Krk bishops.
Lakes, streams, hills, fertile fields, meadows, woods and dense forests, numerous coves and inlets - sandy, pebbly, rocky; curative mud, a cave, old forest paths passing by archaeologic findings, kilometers of a seaside promenade, the bustling life of a summer day and the quietude of a secluded beach. 

Politin - naturist auto camping and beach

Naturist auto camp and the beach Politin, located 1km from beautiful town Krk on the island of the same name.

Drazica - naturist beach

It is a pebble and stone beach in the vicinity of the hotel "Drazica", in Krk town.

Banculuka, Baska - naturist auto camping and the beach

A wealth of unspolled nature stretches from Baska town, island Krk, to the bay called Vela Luka. This series of beautiful bays is accessible from the sea. In one of them, Bunculuka Bay, the Bunculuka Naturist Camp is situated. The gay spot is to be found near the camping-site.

Konobe, Punat - naturist auto camping and the beach

Naturist camp Konobe and a beach is located only 4km from the town called Punat and a hotel complex also called Punat. Maybe it is more known under the name of "Acapulco".

Njivice - naturist beach

Located in the town Njivice in the immediate closeness to well equipped textile Auto Camp Njivice.

Omisalj - naturist beach

Located near the town of Omisalj.

Malinska - naturist beach

Near the town of Malinska toward to Njivice.

The village of Medveja is situated 25km west of Rijeka, on the Istrian peninsula, not far from Opatija and Mosceniska draga. The village has a very popular camping site.

Nudist beach
Mostly younger male bi- and homosexuals visit the nude section outside the village of Medveja toward to Rabac.

With a population of about 10,000 and lying about 14km (9 miles) west of Rijeka, Opatija (formerly known by the Italian name Abbazia) is the grand dame of Croatian tourism. It was the most fashionable seaside resort during the Austro-Hungarian Empire and many fine hotels, residences and houses were built there during that period. European royalty also stayed there then and as did famous celebrities such as singer Gigli, dancer Isadora Duncan, composers Mahler, Puccini and Lehar.
In town there are a range of shops, boutiques, clubs, discos and even casinos to tempt and amuse you, while the palm lined seafront is full of pavement cafes which are hard to resist.

Quorum Kontinental,

The popular gay friendly café can be found at the crossroad, the main street in Opatija (Ulica Maršala Tita) and the road going to the harbour of Opatija.

Quorum House, Ulica Marsala Tita 1, HR-51000 OPATIJA

Popular gay friendly club QUORUM HOUSE can be found not far from QUORUM KONTINENTAL, just hundred meters along the main street in Opatija (Ulica Maršala Tita), on the right side of the street, near Hotel Palma and Hotel Paris. 

Rab is one of the greenest islands in the Adriatic and probably one of the most magical. It is covered with pine forests and has beautiful sandy beaches. The first naturist beach in Rab was in 1934. Rab is the main gay island in Croatia!
The small town of Rab is encircled by medieval walls, Romanesque church towers, churches and palaces, stone streets and ancient facades. In summer, the streets and squares are turned into a huge gallery.
Rab main claim to fame is a stone cutter called Marin. He settled in Italy and founded the state of San Marino.

The bar can be found next to the old post office, not far from the Municipum Arbe Square at the entrance to the Old Town.

BAR SANDA

The first gay bar in Croatia, which is known to be popular among local gay people as well as tourists, is to be found in the centre of the town.

Kandalora - naturist beach 

At the end of the peninsula FRKANJ one can find a very popular nudist beach where gay guys meet. To get there one has to take the boat from the harbour of Rab to the small island outside the city and then walk approximately 15 min. to get to the spot. One could also swim to the island. The shortest way is the one that goes between two small bridges. The gay spot is to be found at the end of the nudist beach.
In the vicinity of the Kandarola beach, in the Matovica bay, Suha Punta Hotel Complex is located with the beautiful seaside hotels Eva and Carolina. The hotel complex is sheltered from cold winds by a thick pine forest.

Suha Punta - naturist beach

To get to the beach in Suha Punta, walk to the beach right next to Hotel Eva, turn left and at the end of the beach you will find the nudist area. You have to pay entrance to enter the nudist area. When you have entered, walk through the woods and then turn right and walk approximately 300m (10 min.) to reach the gay area which is said to be one of the most popular on the Croatian Rivera. On this beach you will find a restaurant.

Sahara, Ciganka, Stolac - naturist beaches

The nudist beach can be found in the village of Lopar on the north part of the Island of Rab. To get to the lagoon, SAHARA, you have to walk from the entertainment centre San Marino, threw the hotel area and the small forest, to reach the lagoon and the nudist beach. This beach isn't as popular as FRKANJ and SUHA PUNTA.

Supetarska Draga - naturist beach

By the road to Lopar is a restored old water mill, the only one on the island. In a sheltered cove are little islands which tourists frequently visit by hydrofoil and boats. These islands have sandy beaches and grottos as well as a rich undersea world of interest to sports fishermen. Many of the beaches are free for naturists.

Park Komcar

Town park on evening, the favourite promenade of the Rab inhabitants and of their numerous guests 

Rijeka, which means "River" in Croatian, is the third biggest city in Croatia (143,817 inhabitants, 2001) and the biggest city in the north-west of Croatia. Over the years Rijeka has become the gay-centre of the north-west of Croatia. Rijeka is considered to be one of the most liberal cities in Croatia.
Rijeka is a typically Central-European transit city and has had a very eventful past. Many different countries and empires have ruled Rijeka over the years.
Opatija, situated just north of Rijeka, is the nearest tourist resort. From Opatija you can easily reach Rijeka.

LORI is a lesbian organisation in Rijeka and their local and  library can be found near the centre of the city.

Internet: www.lori.hr
E-mail: [email protected]

MOVEMENT FOR ORGANIZING GAYS AND LESBIANS IN RIJEKA AND OPATIJA 

BAR RIVERS - located near Guverner Palace, close to LORI

GAL CLUB- above Filodramatica

FUN ACADEMY, Preluk 1 HR-51000 RIJEKA

Opening hours: Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 10 -5a.m. (22-5h). The club is gayest at Thursdays and Fridays in summer.

The club is very popular and known as the unofficial gay club of Rijeka. The club is very mixed and gay men, lesbians, bisexuals and straight people go to FUN ACADEMY. Although the atmosphere is very liberal the gay people act discreet. Sometimes there are gay inspired shows or other special events to be seen.
The Club is in Preluka, right between Rijeka and Opatija. To get to Preluka take bus no. 32 from Rijeka to Preluka (or bus no. 32 from Opatija to Preluka).

The camp in Preluk is popular among gays who like camping. The camp is perfectly situated. Just 50m across the street you will find "FUN ACADEMY", the unofficial gay club in Rijeka. 200m along the sea shore you will find one of the popular GAY-beaches in Rijeka - "Bunker". 

Klinike za infektivne bolesti KBC Rijeka, Cambierieva 17 - Opening hours: Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. (8-12 h)

Bunker naturist beach

"Bunker" (as it's called by the local gay people in Rijeka) is a nudist beach in Preluk not far from Costa bella. It's very popular and active in summer. Although the beach is small and rocky it's one of the most popular gay beaches in Croatia and male homosexuals, bisexuals and lesbians use it.
To get there take bus no. 32 from Rijeka to Opatija or from Opatija to Rijeka. Get of the bus in the centre of Preluk where you can see AUTOCAMP PRELUK and FUN ACADEMY. If you are coming from Rijeka, walk back through the big curve, than turn down to the seashore. Walk along the seashore and under the small tunnel. Vuolá! 

Zabica (The main bus station)

The bar right next to the Church of Cappochini (Kapucinska crkva). The alley between the church and the bar is very popular and you will always find some guys chatting outside the public toilet. Many guys make new friends here. This meeting point is most popular in summer.

The main railway station

Here you will find bi- and homosexual men, mixed ages. Look for guys sitting on the benches right in front of the Main railway station or check out the WC on the backside where the trains are coming/leaving. The meeting spot is most popular 9-12p.m. (21-24h).

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