Girls Trip Ideas to North Coast Croatia

Jessica Cerović
2 days ago
10 min read

Happy Women's Day! Celebrate all the lovely ladies in your life with a girls trip to North Coast Croatia. Whether it's your girlfriends, mom and daughter, a bachelorette party, a women's retreat or even your grandma, I've got your back with the best hotels, spas, activities and restaurants to have an unforgettable time!

Hotels:

Meneghetti Wine Hotel and Winery in Bale, Istria region

This 5 star hotel is located near the sea and is surrounded by vineyards and olive groves. Offering vineyard and cellar tours, wine tastings, restaurant, spa and outdoor pool.

Hotel Spirito Santo Palazzo Storico in Rovinj, Istria

This 4 star boutique hotel is located in the center of town and once belonged to a very distinguished family in the 1920s, then was abandoned and now has been completely restored. Offering several types of room options, as well as a restaurant, lounge bar and wine cellar.

Hotel Monte Mulini in Rovinj

This 5 star adults only luxury hotel is located right on the sea, just outside of the old town. Offering multiple restaurants and bars, private beach, indoor pool, four outdoor pools (one with hydro massage and hot spring effects), tennis courts, wellness center and spa.

Palazzo Rainis Hotel & Spa in Novigrad, Istria

This 4 star hotel is located right across the street from the sea and was once the Rainis family 19^th century villa before being reconstructed. Offering a restaurant, bar, outdoor pool, spa and an inland hilltop villa.

Roxanich Winery and Design Hotel in Motovun, Istria

This 4 star hotel is located in the heart of the Mirna River Valley with panoramic views and offers tours of the vineyard, wine tastings, a restaurant, spa and outdoor pool.

San Canzian Hotel & Residences in Buje, Istria

This 5 star hotel is found inland and surrounded by wineries and olive groves and offers an outdoor pool, spa, restaurant, wine cellar and great breakfast.

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Ikador Luxury Boutique Hotel and Spa in Ika, Kvarner region

This 5 star hotel is located outside the center of town, right on the Kvarner Bay. Offering an award winning restaurant, bar, lounge, heated outdoor seawater and Ika spring water pool, wellness center and spa.

Amadria Park Hotel Milenij in Opatija, Kvarner

This 5 star luxury hotel is located right along the Kvarner Bay and was once a villa of the Habsburg monarchy. Offering a fine dining restaurant and caffe with seating on their wraparound terrace, as well as a piano bar, boutique, spa, and indoor and outdoor pools.

Hilton Rijeka Costabella Beach Resort & Spa in Rijeka, Kvarner

This 5 star hotel is located outside the center of the city, right on the Kvarner Bay . Offering multiple dining options and bars, indoor and outdoor heated pools, watersport activities, wellness center and spa.

Hotel Kvarner Palace in Crikvenica, Kvarner

This 4 star hotel is located only a few steps away from the beach and a short walk to the town center. Offering a fresh water indoor pool and salt water outdoor pool, spa, tennis courts, fitness center, garden, a private section of beach and multiple restaurants with outdoor dining, including a gourmet restaurant, pool restaurant and beach restaurant.

Floral bench on the Kvarner coast in the summer. — Floral benches can be found all around the Kvarner region in the summer.

The Isolano, Cres, Autograph Collection, Marriott Hotel in Cres, Cres Island

This 4 star hotel is located right on the beach, just outside of the town of Cres and is brand new as of summer 2024. Offering beach access, spa, fitness center, outdoor pool, pool bar, indoor bar and restaurant.

Hotel Bellevue in Mali Lošinj, Lošinj Island

This 5 star hotel is located in Čikat Bay and offers rooms with a terrace hot tub, an award-winning spa clinic, spa garden, indoor and outdoor heated pools, private beach and an award-winning restaurant.

Design Hotel Verbenicum in Vrbnik, Krk Island

This 4 star design hotel is located very close to the old town and offers stunning views of the Adriatic Sea with an outdoor pool, restaurant and complimentary breakfast.

Hotel Kanajt in Punat, Krk Island

This 4 star hotel is located near the marina and offers a spa, an outdoor pool, and a restaurant. The hotel was once a bishop’s summer villa.

Boutique Hotel Marina in the city of Krk, Krk Island

This 4 star hotel is located in the heart of the city and offers a private beach, an outdoor pool, and a spa.

Luxury Hotel Riva in Malinska, Krk Island

This 5 star hotel is located outside the center of town right along the sea. Offering a restaurant, bar, wine shop, indoor and outdoor pool, wellness center and spa.

Hotel Malin in Malinska

This 4 star hotel is located next to Malin Beach and offers a spa, indoor and outdoor pool, and a restaurant.

Veya Hotel by Aminess in Njivice, Krk Island

This 3 star hotel is located right on the beach promenade and offers a restaurant and bar with spectacular sea views and free drinks with meals.

Spa Day:

Visit Monte Mulini Hotel’s Spa in Rovinj, Istria

Offering massages, facial care, body treatments, manicures, pedicures, Finnish sauna, steam bath, private steam sauna and royal bath.

Visit Ikador Hotel’s Spa in Ika, Kvarner region

Offering massages, facial care, body treatments, Finnish sauna, steam sauna, salt room, hydrotherapy, zero body gravity float, vinotherapy, private night spa and summer spa cabana.

Visit Thalassotherapy Opatija in Opatija, Kvarner

This center specializes in wellness, medical services and diagnostics. Offering a heated seawater pool, counter-current swimming, jacuzzi, fitness center, relaxation room and 4 types of saunas – Finnish, Aromarium, Thalassarium and Lakonium. Services include massages, facial care, body treatments, hair treatments, hand and foot care. Other specialties include nutrition, dermatology, aesthetic surgery, psychology, sports medicine, physical therapy, neurology, rheumatology, cardiology, pulmonology, radiology, diabetes and more.

Visit Hilton Rijeka Costabella's Spa in Rijeka, Kvarner

Offering massages, facial care, body treatments, hair and cosmetic treatments and hydrothermal zone with Finnish saunas, Bio sauna, steam rooms, Himalayan salt room and plunge pools.

Visit Hotel Bellevue's Spa Clinic in Mali Lošinj, Lošinj Island

Offering chromotherapy, hydrotherapy, cryotherapy, massages, facial care, body treatments, hair treatments, manicures, pedicures, steam room, sauna, jacuzzi, heated marble bed loungers, secret spa, spa garden and sea-tox program.

Visit Hotel Riva's Spa in Malinska, Krk Island

Offering massages, manicures, pedicures, cosmetic treatments, Finnish sauna, steam bath and panoramic adults only spa with jacuzzis.

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My best friend Erica and I at the beach in Crikvenica.

Activities:

On the sea you can rent a jet ski, boat, paddle board or kayak and you can discover hidden beaches, coves and bays. On land you can go running, mountain climbing, cycling, hiking or horse back riding.

Explore the city of Pula, Istria region

This is the largest city in Istria and is full of ancient Rome architecture, including the Amphitheatre and Museum where you can take a photo wilth a handsome gladiator.

Visit the Istrian Wine Museum in Pula

This museum features the history of Istrian wine and offers guided tours, tastings and a gift shop.

SUP Yoga and Clear Kayak Tours with Metta Float in Pula and Medulin, Istria

Offering all level group and private tours for SUP yoga classes, clear kayak tours to nearby caves and even night tours with glow lights.

Visit Chiavalon Extra Virgin Olive Oil in Vodnjan, Istria

This family owned and run olive oil producer is certified organic and takes pride in their ecological manufacturing. Brothers Sandi and Tedi have over 9,000 trees, some over 100 years old, and they have earned the protected designation of origin label. Offering tastings and tours of their farm and mill.

Explore the city of Rovinj, Istria

This picturesque city sits on a small peninsula with winding cobblestone streets and homes built right on the edge of the sea. There are several cute little boutiques with unique items you will not find anywhere else.

Visit Civitan Olive Oil in Buje, Istria

This family owned and run olive oil producer began with Marino Civitan growing 20 trees and now his sons, Alen and Sandro, have over 800 that have won them many awards. Offering tours, tastings and olive oil to purchase.

Visit the Kabola Winery in Grožnjan, Istria

This winery produces organic and clay amphora made wines, as well as olive oil. Offering unique wine and olive oil tasting experiences with seasonal snacks, Istrian cold cuts, local cheese and bread in a restored 19th-century cellar.

Explore the town of Novigrad, Istria

This quaint coastal town used to be all about fishing but now has become a popular tourist spot. Walk along the ancient stone walls, pier and umbrella canopies, and stop by the Belvedere Loggia, Rigo Palace, the Bell Tower and Lapidarium Museum.

Visit Karlić Tartufi in Buzet, Istria

This family owned business hunts for truffles in the nearby forests with their trained dogs and produces several varieties of gourmet truffle products. Offering truffle hunting tours, cooking classes, museum and gift shop.

Visit Saints Hills Cantina in Radovani, Istria

Owning three different wineries in Croatia, this one in Istria is called, “Sveti (Saint) Ante.” Offering wine tastings, a restaurant and suites and partnering with Heli-Fly Istria, offering helicopter tours from vineyard to vineyard.

Explore the town of Opatija, Kvarner region

This picturesque town has been called the "Pearl of the Adriatic" and the "Queen of Tourism" being a popular health resort for European high society in the 19th century when Croatia was part of the Austro-Hungarian empire. Walk the Lungomare, visit the Botanical Gardens, Villa Angiolina, the Museum of Tourism, the “Maiden with the Seagull” statue, the main avenue of high end shops and much more.

Explore the city of Rijeka, Kvarner

The 3^rd largest city in Croatia, meaning river in Croatian and one of the leading seaports in the Adriatic. It won the European Capital of Culture in 2020. Visit the Korzo (a pedestrian promenade full of shops, cafes and restaurants), the city market, marina, the old city gate and clocktower, ancient Rome ruins, St. Vitus Cathedral, the leaning bell tower, malls and much more.

Visit the town in Trsat, Kvarner

This town can be reached from Rijeka by climbing 538 stairs or can be reached quickly by car. Trsat Castle was built by the Frankopans and contains towers, a courtyard, cistern and main entrance with a drawbridge. Our Lady of Trsat is a Franciscan Monastery and pilgrimage center with a statue of Pope John Paul II after he visited in 2003.

Snorkeling and Scuba Tours with Dive City in Crikvenica, Kvarner

This family owned, small business with brother's Boris and Rikard have trained divers and entertained tourists from all over the world for many years.

Explore the town of Mali Lošinj, Lošinj Island

This small town, mali meaning small in Croatian, was once just a fishing village that more recently has turned into a luxury healing oasis due to its specific microclimate. Visit the Addio sculpture, dedicated to the wives of sailors and the Garden of Fine Scents offering fragrance therapy programs, events and tastings.

Explore the town of Veli Lošinj, Lošinj Island

This once larger town, veli meaning large in Croatian, today is actually smaller than Mali Lošinj. Visit the Lječilište, a health resort offering facial care, body treatments, manicures and pedicures.

Visit Soline Bay in Soline, Krk Island

This beach is made of black mud, called peloid, for centuries known for its healing properties because of its rich minerals and organic compounds. Apply the mud on your skin and let it dry for about 30 minutes before washing off, avoiding your elbows, knees, thyroid, heart and kidneys. Your skin will be left smooth and glowing and it is said to also help boost the metabolism, blood flow and those with injuries to the musculoskeletal system.

Visit Baška Beach, Krk Island

This beach is one of the most popular beaches in Croatia and offers crystal clear waters and stunning views of the surrounding mountains.

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Restaurants:

La Puntulina in Rovinj, Istria region

This family owned and run restaurant has one of the best outdoor dining experiences being right along the sea in the old town. Offering traditional Croatian dishes with seafood specialties and an extensive wine list.

Konoba Gatto Nero in Novigrad, Istria

This restaurant is located right in the center of town by the sea with rustic ambiance. Offering local seafood and meat specialties, including Istrian ox, and options for vegetarians, gluten free and kids.

Konoba Fakin in the old town of Motovun, Istria

This restaurant is known for its outdoor seating with the best views of Istria and the menu features fresh, local ingredients and wines from their nearby winery.

Konoba Zijavica in Mošćenička Draga, Kvarner region

This family owned restaurant was originally in the business of fishing for over 40 years and is still strongly connected to the sea by being located right on the beach. Offering traditional Croatian meat and seafood specialties with a modern twist.

Ružmarin Restaurant in Opatija, Kvarner

This family owned restaurant is located in the center of Opatija and offers rustic ambiance with traditional Croatian cuisine with meat and seafood specialties.

Konoba Fran Krsto Frankopan in Kraljevica, Kvarner

This restaurant is located inside Kraljevica Castle and offers authentic Croatian dishes with meat and seafood specialties.

Restaurant Dida in Crikvenica, Kvarner

This restaurant is located right by the sea with a large outdoor seating area and offers elevated Croatian food with local wine and olive oil pairings with your meal.

Ristorante Castello in Martinšćica, Cres Island

This restaurant is located in what remains of a 17^th century castle with expansive views of the sea. Offering traditional Croatian dishes with meat and seafood specialties.

Restaurant Alfred Keller in Mali Lošinj, Lošinj Island

This Michelin star rated restaurant is located at the 5 star Boutique Hotel Alhambra. Offering an elegant ambiance with refined Croatian meat and seafood dishes, local, seasonal ingredients and an extensive wine list.

Ulika Maslinik in Kornić, Krk Island

This restaurant is located inside an olive grove where they produce their own olive oil and offer authentic Croatian cuisine and olive oil tastings.

Restaurant Marina in Punat, Krk Island

This restaurant is located next to Punat Marina and offers a nautical atmosphere with local Croatian specialty dishes.

For more restaurant recommendations, check out our Ultimate Restaurant Guide!

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Many have been to the southern coastal part of the country, like Dubrovnik to take a "Game of Thrones Tour", visited the city of Split as one of their cruise itinerary ports, or stopped off at one of the islands, like Korčula, Hvar and Brač, but most have not seen the north coast regions of Croatia and we highly recommend you do.

Whether it's your first time traveling to the country or just the next time you're here wanting a more authentic, less touristy experience. Europeans have been vacationing at this hidden gem for decades but others seem to completely overlook it. Come see for yourself what makes the north coast so special.

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