Lovran (Italian: Laurana, German: Lauran) is a village and a municipality in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, Croatia. It is situated in eastern Istria, on the western coast of the Kvarner Bay. Its name derives from Laurel (Laurus nobilis), as shown in the coat of arms.

Our 2020 guide to best things to do in Lovran– from beach lounging and sightseeing to shopping and places to eat.

Lovran concluded a century of rapid development as a tourist destination. The town became a favourite winter resort, and home to a fashionable beach and famous health resort for the Austro-Hungarian aristocracy and artistic, financial and political elite.

If you arrive by train to Rijeka or Matulji from there to Lovran you can get by car, taxi or bus. Multimedia Galleries, brochures, applications and virtual tour

Lovran je općina u Primorsko-goranskoj županiji na istočnoj obali poluotoka Istre u Republici Hrvatskoj.

Lovran is a small town that’s a slight rarity in Istria – for it is situated on the eastern side of the peninsula, unlike…well…practically everything else here! Located just down the coastline from Opatija and close to Rijeka in the Kvarner Region , this town was also a favoured resort for the Austro-Hungarian wealthy set back in the ...

Feb 17, 2025 · Lovran in Croatia is located about 7 km south of Opatija and 10 km north of the seaside resort of Moscenicka Draga. The name “Lovran” means laurel, a spice plant that can also be found in the town’s coat of arms and in the green forests in the surrounding area.

May 10, 2024 · Lovran is one of the most attractive tourist destinations in the Opatija Riviera. First time mentioned in the 7th century, its old historic city center gives a special atmosphere to this small Mediterranean town.

Lovran je povezan direktnim autobusnim linijama sa Rijekom, Zagrebom, Pulom,… Dolazak avionom U blizini Lovrana nalazi se nekoliko međunarodnih zračnih luka.