Istria, with the Brioni islands, is the largest peninsula in Croatia. The most important coastal towns are Pula with a Roman amphitheatre dating from the 1st century and Rovinj, a town with rich Venetian heritage and the famous Red Island Beaches nearby. The Brioni islands is a national park consisting of 14 islands, with a golf course and accommodation.
The Kvarner region borders on Pula, Rijeka and Velebit mountains. The Kvarner Region boasts with numerous beautiful islands such as Krk, Rab, Pag, Cres, Losinj, Union, Susak, Ilovik, Silba, Olib, Premuda, Ist etc.