Rijeka is the principal seaport of Croatia, located on Kvarner Bay, an inlet of the Adriatic Sea.
The port is located in the town centre of Rijeka, close to the central train and bus stations.
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Rijeka boasts a mild Mediterranean climate, perfect for taking a stroll along the Korzo and experiencing the heart of the city. Other than Trsat Castle, there is little architecture of interest, however there are many cafes to lounge in with views across the Bay.
Most of Rijeka is accessible on foot, and traffic is actually banned on Korzo in the heart of the city.
For those that are further away from the city or tired, an efficient local bus network operates operating in a single-direction, circular movement around the central city area, and fanning out in all directions. Buses #2 and #8, to Trsat, are probably the most useful for tourists, and a good alternative to the 538 stair climb to the top of the hill.
Rijeka has a cheap and well organized Taxi service, they will get you anywhere in the city for approximately €10 or less.
Rijeka has many large shopping centres as well as numerous small and medium stores for everyone's taste. Rijeka Tower is one of the newest and largest shopping malls in this part of Europe.
1 Euro = 7.50 Kuna.
Bear in mind that the Croatian kuna is not exchangeable outside Croatia so you'll either have to change it back into your home currency in Croatia or do some last minute shopping.
If you come to Croatia equipped with euros you can pay for most excursions and car rentals and nearly all shops in euros without getting ripped off on an exchange rate as most of these items are priced in euros anyway.
The exception to this is the walk around the walls but you can pay by credit card at the office near the Pile Gate.
Language: Croatian. English well spoken.
Banks and post offices are generally open from 7AM to 7PM without breaks, and public offices from Monday to Friday from 8AM to 4PM. During the tourist season, post offices are generally open until 9PM, including Saturdays.
Shops and department stores are open from 8AM to 8PM without breaks.
Stores in Croatia are now legally required to be closed on Sundays. Exceptions include newsstands, bakeries, and shops at bus stations, train stations, and gas stations.
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