Villas in Crikvenica/Dramalj
Dramalj suits families wanting a small village next to Crikvenica, about 40 km south of Rijeka. Rijeka airport is about a 25 minute drive from Crikvenica, and Crikvenica next door has been a resort since the 19th century. The trade-off is that UK flights are thin: the airport's only listed London route is a seasonal Ryanair service from Stansted.
- Villas
- 248
- From, per week
- £506
About Crikvenica/Dramalj
Dramalj is one of four settlements in the municipality of Crikvenica and had 1,366 residents at the 2021 census. Crikvenica is the largest settlement on the Vinodol coast, and growth has joined it to neighbouring Selce, so this coast reads as a run of connected small towns. Tourism began here in the 19th century, with a harbour in 1877, a bathing beach in 1888 and a first hotel in 1891. Our homes sit in a tight cluster, mostly one-bedroom places for around four, almost all air-conditioned, with over half having a garden and about a fifth a private pool. Few sleep more than eight. Bad weather can bite: in September 2017 overflowing streams flooded the town and Selce.
Is Crikvenica/Dramalj right for you?
- Best for
- Families and couples wanting a small-resort coast near Rijeka
- Not for you if
- You need a large house for a crowd, as few homes here sleep more than eight.
Near Crikvenica/Dramalj
Crikvenica
The largest settlement on the Vinodol coast, with a harbour built in 1877 and official health resort status since 1906.
Selce
The neighbouring town; urban growth over the last twenty years has merged it with Crikvenica into one built-up stretch.
Krk island
Reached across the 1,430 m Krk Bridge, open since 1980; Rijeka airport is on the island, about 24 km from Crikvenica.
Opatija
Offered as a day trip from Crikvenica, alongside day trips by boat to the islands of Rab and Krk.
Getting to Crikvenica/Dramalj
Rijeka Airport is on Krk near Omišalj, about 24 km or 25 minutes from Crikvenica. Its only listed London route is a seasonal Ryanair flight from Stansted. Rijeka itself is about 40 km north. You will want a car for the villages along the coast.
When to go to Crikvenica/Dramalj
The Ryanair route from Stansted to Rijeka is seasonal, so summer is the straightforward time to fly in. Weather on this coast deserves respect: a strong sirocco wind has flooded the town before, and in September 2017 overflowing streams flooded Crikvenica, Selce and Novi Vinodolski.
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Crikvenica/Dramalj villa holidays: questions answered
Is Dramalj close to Crikvenica?
Yes. Dramalj is one of four settlements in Crikvenica's municipality and had 1,366 residents in 2021. Crikvenica is the largest town on the Vinodol coast, with Selce joined to it by urban growth.
How far is Dramalj from Rijeka airport?
Rijeka Airport is about 24 km from Crikvenica, a drive of roughly 25 minutes. The airport is on the island of Krk near Omišalj, so you cross the Krk Bridge to reach it.
Is Crikvenica a new resort?
No. Tourism began in the 19th century, with a harbour in 1877, a bathing beach in 1888 and the first hotel in 1891. Crikvenica became an official health resort in 1906.
Are there day trips from Dramalj by boat?
Yes. Boat trips run from Crikvenica to Rab and Krk islands, and Opatija is another day trip. Postojna Cave in Slovenia and the Plitvice, Risnjak and North Velebit national parks are also listed as excursions.
Can you fly direct from London to Rijeka for Dramalj?
Only seasonally. Ryanair is the one UK route listed for Rijeka Airport, from London Stansted. Outside its season you would fly to another airport and drive.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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