THE BAY OF BAKAR

The bay of Bakar is the largest bay of the Croatian littoral. It has extraordinary natural and maritime characteristics, which made this basin the most favourable and protected part of the larger Kvarner bay. Surrounded by steep sheer rocks, this 4.6 km long and 600 metres wide bay has always been a certain oasis for all the activities related to the sea.

In the north-western part of the bay there is the city of Bakar , well-known for its rich and turbulent history. This small town is very close to Rijeka and is directly connected with Rijeka . Once upon a time (in last centuries) Bakar used to be a very important fisherman, trade, wine-growing and marine centre. Nowadays, as events turned round, Bakar is a part of Rijeka 's port and industrial basin.

Considering its rich historical tradition basis, when it was a free port with flourishing seamanship and shipbuilding, Bakar might become again a revitalized maritime centre.

Such features open the possibility of building the marinas, shore - quays and shipyards of a smaller size, all along the Bakar Bay coast.

At the same time, if the surrounding is revived, as the area was strongly influenced by the former coke factory and port installations, there could be realized a significant building of tourist facilities with adequate contents.

Also, in the western part of the municipality of Bakar in the hinterland, there are located the Business & Commercial Zone and Free Trade Zone.