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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.
8 km · about 15 min drive
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Kostrena
Primorje-Gorski Kotar, Croatia · Europe
About Kostrena
Kostrena is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Krasica, 18km from Risnjak National Park.
Kostrena is in Primorje-Gorski Kotar, Croatia, with about 4,400 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Krasica, about 4 km away.
Kostrena (Italian: Costrena) is a Croatian municipality east of Rijeka on the Kvarner Bay. It is famous for its beaches and a long tradition of seafaring and seamanship. Because of its rocky beaches and a walkway that goes along the shoreline, it is very popular for recreation and sports. A scenic hill walk calledRead more
Trim-staza is located on the northeast side of Kostrena. There have been some archeological excavations in Kostrena, discovering ruins from the Roman times. Lately, urban development has been increasing. Kostrena is also an industrialized suburb of Rijeka. An oil refinery and an oil power plant are located at Urinj and a shipyard Viktor Lenac is located in the bay of Martinšćica.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Kostrena?
Within an hour or so of Kostrena: Krk Bridge (8 km), Risnjak National Park (18 km), Učka Tunnel (23 km), Lubenice (48 km).
Are there any good drives near Kostrena?
The nearest famous roads are Solčava Panoramic Road, Ljubelj Pass (Loibl Pass) and Vršič Pass.
Where is Kostrena?
Kostrena is in Primorje-Gorski Kotar, Croatia, about 4 km from Krasica.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 4,398
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Croatia
- Region
- Primorje-Gorski Kotar
- Timezone
- Europe/Zagreb
- Coordinates
- 45.3011, 14.5056
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Croatia
HAK roadside assistance: 1987.
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Worth the detour from Kostrena
7 notable places within an hour's drive.
national park
Risnjak National Park
Dense beech-fir forests and the Kupa river spring crown the Gorski Kotar highlands above Rijeka.
18 km · about 20 min drive
tunnel
Učka 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.
23 km · about 25 min drive
photogenic
Lubenice
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.
48 km · about 55 min drive
landmark
Motovun
A captivating hilltop medieval town in Istria surrounded by truffle-rich forests and vineyards, known for its annual film festival.
53 km · about 60 min drive
natural wonder
Škocjan Caves
A UNESCO-listed cave system featuring one of the largest underground river canyons in the world at 146 meters deep.
56 km · about 65 min drive
natural wonder
Postojna Cave
A 24-kilometer karst cave system explored by underground railway, home to the rare cave-dwelling olm salamander.
58 km · about 65 min drive
Driving roads near Kostrena
5 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- Right hereKrk BridgeTwin 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.
- 23 kmUčka TunnelA 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.
Driving in Croatia
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.52/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€8.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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