Primorje-Gorski Kotar County district, Croatia

Places to visit near Lovran

Lovran is a town in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County district, Croatia, home to about 3,257 people. Within 50 km by road there are 48 places to visit — 14 forts & heritage, 6 beaches & coast, 8 churches and 5 caves. The must-see places are Vojak (7 km), Islamic Centre (14 km) and Svjetionik Mlaka (15 km).

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Lovran, Croatia
Lovran, Primorje-Gorski Kotar County district, Croatia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Lovran at a glance

Location
Primorje-Gorski Kotar County district, Croatia
Population
about 3,257
Coordinates
45.2919° N, 14.2742° E
Places within 50 km
48 (48 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and caves

Top places to visit near Lovran

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Lovran: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Lovran

66 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lovran. The closest is Botel Marina (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Lovran

33 beaches & coast within 100 km of Lovran. The closest is Svjetionik Mlaka (15 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Lovran

31 churches within 100 km of Lovran. The closest is The Capucin Church of Our Lady of Lourdes (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Lovran

29 caves within 100 km of Lovran. The closest is Juranska Peć (30 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Lovran

25 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Lovran. The closest is Vojak (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Vojak · viewpoint · Primorje-Gorski Kotar County · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Tuhobić · viewpoint · Primorje-Gorski Kotar County · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Snježnik · viewpoint · Primorje-Gorski Kotar County · ~37 km · Must-see
  • Snežnik · viewpoint · ~44 km · Must-see
  • Slavnik · viewpoint · ~44 km · Must-see
  • Veliki Bitoraj · viewpoint · Primorje-Gorski Kotar County · ~50 km · Must-see

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Museums near Lovran

17 museums within 100 km of Lovran. The closest is Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Lovran

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 50 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lovran
  2. 7 km Vojak · viewpoint, Primorje-Gorski Kotar County
  3. 21 km Islamic Centre · mosque or dargah, Primorje-Gorski Kotar County
  4. 3 km Svjetionik Mlaka · beach, Primorje-Gorski Kotar County
  5. 1 km Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art · museum, Primorje-Gorski Kotar County
  6. 1 km The Capucin Church of Our Lady of Lourdes · church, Primorje-Gorski Kotar County
  7. 17 km Back to Lovran

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How to reach Lovran

    All places near Lovran by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lovran by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1466Botel Marina (17 km)
    Beaches & coast633Svjetionik Mlaka (15 km)
    Churches831The Capucin Church of Our Lady of Lourdes (17 km)
    Caves529Juranska Peć (30 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints625Vojak (7 km)
    Museums617Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (16 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens014Civico Orto Botanico (69 km)
    Other attractions14City Tower (17 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves04Cres (58 km)
    Waterfalls12Pazin Cave (34 km)
    Parks02Aquapark Istralandia (65 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Islamic Centre (14 km)
    Treks01European Long Distance Path E6 - Part Slovenia (68 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Wild Lake (99 km)

    Lovran: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lovran?

    Vojak (viewpoint, about 7 km), Islamic Centre (mosque or dargah, about 14 km), Svjetionik Mlaka (beach, about 15 km), Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (museum, about 16 km), The Capucin Church of Our Lady of Lourdes (church, about 17 km), Botel Marina (heritage site, about 17 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Lovran?

    48 places on Spotwander: 14 forts & heritage, 6 beaches & coast, 8 churches, 5 caves, 6 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest fort to Lovran?

    Botel Marina, about 17 km by road; Palača Modello (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Lovran?

    Svjetionik Mlaka, about 15 km by road; Svjetionik Rt Prestenice (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Lovran?

    The Capucin Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, about 17 km by road; Crkva Svetog Jeronima (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lovran?

    Start in Lovran, visit Vojak, then Islamic Centre, then Svjetionik Mlaka, then Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, then The Capucin Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, and drive back — about 50 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lovran?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and caves.

    Towns near Lovran

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Lovran’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Lovran on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.