About Lovran

A Long and Diverse Past

Lovran is a town with a long and diverse past, with a hundred-year-long tradition of tourism. Its name derives from the laurel vegetation native to the area. The settlement developed on Liburnia's coast along Učka's eastern slopes and maintains its medieval urban layout with defensive structures and charming Mediterranean courtyards.

Tourism flourished during the late 1800s and early 1900s. Since then, Lovran — together with Opatija — has been the most important locality on the famed Riviera. Notable Viennese architect Carl Seidel designed several villas from this era, now recognised as architectural heritage.

Today, Lovran combines a rich historical heritage, a hundred-year-old tradition of tourism, well-preserved nature, and a developed infrastructure for a truly sustainable and authentic travel experience.

Učka Nature Park

Rising just behind Lovran, Učka Nature Park covers 146 km² and peaks at Vojak — 1,396 metres above sea level. The park is home to century-old chestnut forests, medicinal plants, and endemic flower species found nowhere else in the world.

With approximately 50 hiking trails and 8 mountain-biking routes covering over 200 kilometres, Učka is a paradise for outdoor lovers. The views from the summit over the Kvarner Gulf are simply unforgettable.