LET LOVRAN TAKE YOUR BREATH AWAY
Lovran is a town that wears its centuries well. The medieval Old Town preserves its original street plan, with Gothic archways, stone façades, and hidden courtyards waiting to be discovered. At its centre stands the 14th-century Church of St. George, a striking reminder of Lovran’s deep past. Venetian coats of arms are still carved into walls, while Austro-Hungarian villas along the shore recall the 19th-century rise of tourism. In 1885, as the first hotels opened along the Riviera, work began on the now-iconic Lungomare promenade. Ten kilometres long, it threads gardens, chestnut groves, and Adriatic views into one continuous experience—recommended in every budget travel guide to Lovran for good reason.
Cradled between the Adriatic and the green slopes of Učka, Lovran carries the elegance and grandeur of a bygone age. Its very name, derived from Lauriana — “laurel” — reflects the fragrant evergreens that still perfume the air, a scent noted for centuries by historians, travel writers and cartographers. Once a retreat for nobles, the town now welcomes all with shaded promenades, Belle Époque villas, and a pace that invites you to slow down. Explore hiking and hostels in Lovran, follow the Lungomare coastal walk and wander narrow medieval lanes that lead to sunlit squares, while chestnut groves and Mediterranean gardens frame glimpses of the sea. Lovran may be small, but it holds fascinating stories at every turn.
