Kvarner Gulf
The Kvarner Gulf (
northern Croatian Littoral mainland. The bay is a part of Croatia's internal waters
.
The largest islands within the Kvarner are
Krk, Pag, Rab and Lošinj. A portion of the Kvarner Bay, located between Cres, Krk, Rab and Pag is also called Kvarnerić (literally "little Kvarner"; Italian: Golfo del Quarnerolo or Carnerolo), and the portion east of Krk and Rab is called Senj Channel (after the mainland town of Senj
).
The bay is notable for its depth (more than 100 meters), which allows for the city of
The bay is also home to many beaches and tourist locations because of its beautiful waters and warm climate.
See also
References
- Latin: Sinus Flanaticus or Liburnicus sinus
- ^ "Kvarner, a gulf filled with islands". Itinari. 24 July 2018. Retrieved September 13, 2021.
Sources
- "Kvarner (Kvarnerski zaljev)". Istrapedia (in Croatian). Retrieved 14 October 2012.
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