Location: Novi Vinodolski
Top Things to do in Novi Vinodolski
Top Restaurants in Novi Vinodolski
Top 10 Things to do in Novi Vinodolski, Croatia
Novi Vinodolski (pronounced [nɔ̂v̞iː v̞ǐnɔdɔːlskiː], often also called Novi or Novi del Vinodol o Novi in Valdivino in Italian) is a town on the Adriatic Sea coast in Croatia, located south of Crikvenica, Selce and Bribir and north of Senj. The population of Novi is 3,988, with a total of 5,131 people in the city administered area. The city area became a Frankopan property in the 13th century, marking the period to which the most valuable heritage is dated, including the Law codex of Vinodol. City hinterland is dominated by the Vinodol Valley, used for agriculture and winemaking. Economy of the city is dominated by tourist industry, as Novi Vinodolski is well known tourist centre situated in an area largely unaffected by other types of industry and it offers a wide variety of tourist amenities. The Vinodol Valley is also the site of a hydroelectric power plant utilizing water collected in Gorski Kotar reservoirs. Transport links of the city are substantially dependent on the nearby city of Rijeka.
Restaurants in Novi Vinodolski
1. Paragliding Kvarner
Overall Ratings
5 based on 96 reviews
Treat yourself with unique adventure of flying over the most beautiful Croatian landscapes. With a view of the sea and Kvarner bay in front, Mountains in the back and a lake underneath, enjoy with one of the best Croatian pilot the experience of bird freedom. No experience is needed. We recommend light trekking shoes, sports clothes, sunglasses and suncream.
Reviewed By JakesWanderings - Michigan
Paragliding is something I've always wanted to try. It was incredible! Now I know what an eagle feels like!
Damir, our pilot and made my wife and I very comfortable. Very friendly and professional. We also enjoyed visiting with Maxo, the driver! Communication during planing and leading up the the flight was great! I had an email reservation and paid in cash (Kuna) after the flight. It all worked great!
Take off was perfectly smooth! The flight was exhilarating and peaceful at the same time! The scenery was beautiful! The landing was butter smooth! I can't say enough about it! I would go again in a heartbeat! Well worth the time and money!
Thanks so much Damir and Paragliding Kvarner! You made our trip!
2. Church on San Marino Island
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
Only 205 m from Novi lies a small island of san Marino. In the past it was used as the fishing spot for tuna, but today there is only a Gothic church here, dedicated to St. marin, after which the island got its name. This church was most probably built on the foundations of a bigger old Croatian church, the remains of which were found during archeological excavations. A stone fragment from the 3rd or 4th c., discivered on the island, bears an inscriptions mentioning Roman empress Helena.
Reviewed By Goran S - Zagreb, Croatia
small Gothic church dedicated to St. Marin is nothing sensational but the island is full of swimmers who gather strength to swim back to shore (distance is ca 200m). On the island is "tunara" which in the past served fishermen for positioning tuna fishes
3. Stari Toc Selce
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By DavideAngeli - Montreal, Canada
Had dinner here with my girlfriend, we had a table on the Terrace outside: the band was playing live music from one side and from the other the moonlight on the bay.
Service very nice and friendly, food ok ( suggest gnocchetti with shrimps!!) and the invoice was fine too.
To try when in Selce!
4. Nehaj Castle
Overall Ratings
4 based on 181 reviews
Reviewed By Hrvoje Z - Zagreb, Croatia
Never conquered fortress from Turks attack. From top of it you can enjoy in beautiful view over Senj, velebit and surrounding island. Entrance is about 3€
5. Dive Side Diving Center
Overall Ratings
5 based on 15 reviews
Diving Center DIVE SIDE is located on the coast of the beautiful beach in century city of Novi Vinodolski.Diving offer by top PSS standards covering all categories of courses for children and adults. Diving excursions to the beautiful underwater locations Kvarner, will walk you through the underwater reefs, underwater caves and walls, and memorable wrecks.
Reviewed By milansarac - Zagreb, Croatia
Completed OPEN WATER DIVER training course. Afterwards went for 15 dives. Very professional and polite personnel. Beautiful place for coast and boat diving. Due to wide variety of underwater life and wrecks Dive Side can offer dives which are suitable for all diving categories. Will visit this year again and I would recommend it to all of my friends. Great fun and great memories thanks to DIVE SIDE crew.
6. Crikvenica Beach
Overall Ratings
4 based on 105 reviews
Reviewed By Zgooga - Bielsko-Biala, Poland
All sorts of Beaches available... rocks, sand, Peebles. Pleanty of trees give nice shade to hide as well. Very close to bars and restaurants. Clean, umbrellas, sunbeds, changing screens available. Showers are also there, but these are not free. Some good views from there, lovely sunsets to see, interesting attractions for tourists.
7. Church Of St Philip and Jacob
Overall Ratings
4 based on 12 reviews
Above the old part of Novi Vinodolski, on a plateau of a stone rock which steeply descends towards the sea, rises the 36 m high bell tower and a Cathedral of SS Philip and Jacob. On the site of bell tower a votive church of SS Fabian and Sebastian was built in 1511. The legend says that it was built in only 24 hours as a vow to God to protect them from plague. Woodcarved choir satlls from the second half of the 17th c. preserved in the Cathedral count among the most valuable woodcarved works.
8. Kvadrac
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By bufnita007 - Oradea, Romania
The town/village is built on a small hill and is really pitoresque to watch the sea from narow streets with beautifull old houses. There are many places to eat or drink, shop or just have a quite walk. I really enjoyed this place. The sea is as everywhere in Croatioa - Novi Vinodolski faced Krk island, so there is no broad perspective over the water.
9. Kredenca Gift Shop
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Welcome to a traditionally decorated gift and souvenir shop and enjoy free tasting of brandies and liqueurs. Here you can buy products exclusively made in Croatia - lavender, fig products, wine, brandies (rakija), jams, honey, truffles, natural cosmetics and many more.
Reviewed By Vesnap2015 - Rijeka, Croatia
This is one of the best family shops with national products, drinks and original Croatia,s souvenirs. We have one family drinks called "medica " take with us on our journey.Thanks Vesna and come again! You can also visit us in Zagreb in Radićeva 13, we have a shop there too.
10. Castle of the Frankopans Remains
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
FRANKOPANSKI KASTEL, (castle of the Frankopans) belonged to the Frankopan family as early as 1288 and it preserved its original looks until 1761. Today we can see only the remains of the castle, which being devastated and having lost most of the value of the original building, close the main square of Novi from the west. On the newly-laid stone slabs of the square the the lay-out of the round tower or "rondel", as it was known among local people, was drawn in.
Reviewed By Lada1977 - Duga Resa, Croatia
Definitely something worth exploring. A nice walk around this ancient place will take you to those charming little sideway allies that are too cute for words. Basically, once you are in Novi Vinodolski, you cannot miss this part of the town as it is in the heart of it. Walk aroundthe church, enjoy the magnificent view from up there. And remember to breathe :)
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