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THE BEST 10 activities in Crikvenica for an active holiday

When you book your holiday in Crikvenica, look for the activities you can do to make the best of your time. On Riviera Crikvenica, there are a lot of activities you can do, and here is a list of some of the best and most fun!

1. GUIDED KAYAK TOURS 

People on kayak morning tour.

Kayak & Stand-up Paddle Center at Omorika Beach has two interesting kayak tours on their offer. Choose between the Morning exploring tour and the Sunset tour. Both tours are organised with a guide so you do not have to plan your trip. The Morning tour will show you the beautiful nature of the Kačjak area, and it combines both kayaking and hiking. The Morning kayak tour is family-friendly and suitable for everyone. The Sunset tour offers beautiful views of Krk Bridge during the sunset. The surprise is that cocktails are included in this tour! If you are not interested in tours, you can always rent a kayak or paddleboard and go by yourself and try this new summer activity in Crikvenica!

2. E-FOIL LESSONS

Men using electric surfboard on the sea.

New sports activity in Crikvenica. E-Foil is an electric-powered surfboard that lifts the board and rider above the water, offering a smooth and quiet ride, and can reach speeds up to 47 kph. With lessons included, this activity is accessible to most people, from beginners to experienced water sports enthusiasts. Although a new summer activity, it is very fun to learn and can give your holiday a completely different perspective!  

3. WATER SPORTS 

There is a wide range of water sports activities and adrenaline rides in Crikvenica. Water Sports Center at Omorika Beach has them all. You can try everything from adrenaline tube and banana boat rides, waterskiing, wakeboarding, jetski rides, or kids’ favourite pedaline boat. The special activity to try this summer is a parasailing ride. All activities are perfect for families and groups of friends, so you should definitely visit Omorika Beach in Crikvenica!

4. ADRENALINE PARK

This summer activity is something different than the others. Adrenaline Park in Crikvenica offers a wide range of activities: climbing in the adrenalin park set at 1.5 to 8 meters of the ground, aerotrim spin roller, cage ball, paintball, sumo wrestling, and rock climbing! You can find it 50 meters uphill from the Omorika beach!

5. HIKING 

Not so many people are familiar with Crikvenica’s interesting hiking routes. Only 45 minutes from Crikvenica city centre you can find the old town Kotor, hidden between two hills, not so easy to find but worth visiting! More in the woods, you can try the Love Path route. Perfect summer activities to plan for a cloudy or windy day! 

6. BIKE  RENT 

You don’t want to miss a bike ride on our Health path, the longest path by the sea on Crikvenica Riviera. The path is almost 20km long and goes from Cove Slana in Selce to Cape Kačjak in Dramalj. This activity will give you a chance to take a look at all the beaches in Crikvenica and pick the best one for you. To rent a bike, visit the Crikvenica bus station or go to Crni Mol beach for E-Bikes.

7. DIVING 

Diving has a long tradition in Crikvenica, and is one of the favourite summer activities! The underwater world of the Riviera Crikvenica is magical! There are two diving centres in the Crikvenica area both offering a lot to try such as diving schools, free dives, counselling, try dives, snorkelling boat excursions, equipment rental and repair, diving boat excursions and much more! If you are both a beginner or experienced diver, Crikvenica has the perfect options for you! 

8. RENT A BOAT

Renting a boat is always a good option for vacation! You can visit a lot of hidden bays and coves in Crikvenica by boat, or you can try to explore the island of Krk.  In Crikvenica, there are a lot of options to rent a boat, both with or without a skipper. Most of the boat rentals are located in the city centre, so you can visit them during an evening walk. 

9. FISHING

Try one of the local’s favourite summer activities! There is plenty of room to fish from the coast but if you have a boat you can try the full fishing experience! If you do not have your own equipment there are a few shops in Crikvenica where you can buy everything you need for this adventure. Before going fishing be sure you have your licence first.

10. TENNIS AND PADEL

Most played sport during the summer in Crikvenica! Tennis is very popular on Riviera Crikvenica with many courts to play on, but there is only one place that offers both tennis and padel – the new racquet sport from Spain! At the Omorika sports centre, there are three tennis courts and two for padel. You can play from early morning and even at night under the lights. Omorika Sports Centre is located just above the Omorika beach, so after a match, you can cool yourself down in the sea!

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ABOUT AUTHOR

Luka Bogdanović

Fitness enthusiast and kayak tours guide at Kayak and SUP Crikvenica.