Situated on the western coast of the Kvarner Bay, Lovranis one of the oldest coastal settlements on the eastern shore of Istrian peninsula. By the early Middle Ages it was an important urban and shipbuilding center of northern Adriatic. Following the sudden development of port towns in the vicinity ( Trieste, Pula, and Rijeka) which became the new and dominant urban centers in the region, Lovranlost its significance.

However, by the mid 19th century, the area gains prominence as it becomes a fashionable resort of Austro-Hungarian nobility. The long tradition of tourism is still strongly felt in the Lovranregion, and it forms the backbone of the economy.

The region is rich with cultural-historical heritage. A parish church with medieval frescoes and Glagolitic inscriptions, and the 14th century tower of St George's Square within the old urban core, as well as rural ambiances and architectural edifices ¿ namely turn-of-the-century villas with surrounding parks, are general points of interest.

One advantage of Lovranis to be found in its position, which enables you take take day-trips to some of our very beautiful national parks (Plitvice, Brijuni or Risnjak), the Istrian coast and its charming little towns, the islands of Krk, Cresand Rab, Postojna Cave in Slovenia, Venice, and many other places you can find out about by asking at one of the travel agents or at the reception of your hotel.