Why You Should Add Rijeka to Your Croatia Itinerary - 15 Things Worth Doing in Rijeka, Croatia

Although Rijeka is not the most popular with tourists, we still found 20 amazing things to do while there. So we wanted to share with you all of our Rijeka tips and why Rijeka is worth adding to your Croatia itinerary. This video includes:

Highlight Reel 0:00
Church of Our Lady of Lourdes 0:54
Port of Rijeka 1:19
Molo Longo Restaurant 1:35
Central Market 2:16
Theatre Park 2:49
Korzo 3:01
City Clock Tower 3:13
Eat Burek 3:36
Old Roman Arch 4:20
Cathedral of St. Vitus 4:41
Rijeka Tunnel 4:47
Church of Mary of God Trsat 7:09
Trsat Castle 7:37
Rijeka Public Transportation Tips 9:02
Sablicevo Beach 9:44
Ploce Beach 11:52
Debating Sablicevo vs. Ploce Beach 13:31
Day trip to Opatika 14:46
Walk the Lungomare 15:03
Maiden with Seagull 15:15
Jakova Park 15:38
Angiolina Park 15:48

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[LucasWorldTravel]

Hey world travelers! Is Croatia on your bucket list or your done list? Let us know in the comments below!

[TheAverageTourist]

Looks like an amazing place to visit! You found some beautiful attractions like the tunnels, the beaches, and despite the rain it was still lovely. The water did look chilly. You also found some great food along the way. I'd love to go to the bakery and market for some inexpensive food options.

[krisjustin]

This is a very well presented video with interesting information and attractive footage. South Central Europe is an amazing place with other nice cities worth visiting as well. Hope you had a look at Ljubljana in Slovenia just further north over the Dinaric Alps. Great job!

[yoribe]

I'm thinking of going to Zagreb and Rijeka with a day trip to Opatija around April this year. I'd also thinking of stopping by Pula and then ending my trip in Trieste, Italy. Your calm delivery was pleasant to listen to and informative at the same time.

[theshark]

Hey thanks for the video! I’m in Rijeka and this really helped :)

[traveldiarieswithadi]

wow. Guys, so wonderderful to watch your vlog after a gap, loved the way you have captured this beautiful city, frankly I have not heard much about it but really impressed to see this through your vlog. So well captured and presented. Really impressed to see the tunnel

[FunandBudget]

In October we are supposed to visit Dubrovnik Croatia on a cruise stop :-)

[xeon]

Wish you went to yesterdays football game. Amazing atmosphere. Greetings from Croatia :)

[christhewhiz]

anybody pick up on the south park real estate episode background music?

[MsLemons]

Thank you for the video! I'm headed here from Ukraine until I can go home

[blablabic]

July/August is made for swimming... everything else is for the braver sort of people.

[lukerich]

I had just visited some family from Cres and we took the ferry to Rijeka and some other islands, but Rijeka is absolutely heaven on earth. Everything about Croatia is, but Rijeka alone is like a dream come true. The things I’d do to become a permanent citizen 😭

[TravelInteresante]

Rijeka is definitely not a spoy we were thinking of visiting when we finally make it to Croatia but the port area looks so beautiful and the market seems like such a local gem! That is such an amazing beach also... reminds us of one of the ones we went to near Kas in Turkey... that whole area has such an amazing coastline!

[BeingBedingfield]

This city seems right up our alley…it looks like it’s a bit more affordable and less touristy? How amazing are the views from all the restaurants you are at, I especially like the cafe at the castle 🤩 you guys are so brave walking through the world war tunnel 🙈
I think I like the first beach better, just because of the colour of the water 😅💙 As Kendra was deciding to get in the water, I was like “Go Kendra, Go” 🤗 so glad you decided to get in 💪

[Explorcation]

We can sure appreciate visiting a city that isn't as touristy. For a less touristy city it sure has plenty to do.

I would definitely want to eat at Molo Longo for that view! Did you say you had monkfish there?

That view from the castle was also quite nice 😍 I am glad at least one of your cocktails was good, I can't stand drinks that taste like medicine 😝

[lordhumungus]

I've never seen more calmly and more pleasant to hear and watch youtubers then you two..I hope you will come back again to Rijeka, you are welcome!

[TheGeorgiaRose]

I’m going to Rijeka in July so this video has been so so helpful, thank you!! I’m going on a weekend, would you recommend that I have to book any restaurants or would you say that they’re quite easy to get into?😊

[TideKnotTravellers]

Loved your lunch views on the first day although we are big fans of a bakery lunch to save time and money whilst exploring, your bakery lunches sounded great. Kendra that cocktail sounds just like one I ordered a few days ago, I shuddered with every sip! 😅 well done for getting into the water, cold water is so good for the body!

[colombianman]

Wonderful videos as always. Thank you very much for sharing. A big hug from Colombia.

[JamesWilliams-qncq]

Outstanding Work. Highly Informative. Wayyy Kool. Thx a Ton for the Post.