TheKvarner Gulf (Croatian:Kvarnerski zaljev,Italian:Golfo del Quarnero orCarnaro;Latin:Sinus Flanaticus orLiburnicus sinus) sometimes alsoKvarner Bay, is a bay in the northernAdriatic Sea, located between theIstrian peninsula and thenorthern Croatian Littoral mainland. The bay is a part ofCroatia'sinternal waters.
The largest islands within the Kvarner areCres,Krk,Pag,Rab andLošinj. A portion of the Kvarner Bay, located between Cres, Krk, Rab and Pag is also calledKvarnerić (literally "little Kvarner"; Italian:Golfo del Quarnerolo orCarnerolo), and the portion east of Krk and Rab is called Senj Channel (after the mainland town ofSenj).
The bay is notable for its depth (more than 100 meters), which allows for the city ofRijeka at its northernmost point to have asea port that can accommodateCapesize ships.[1]
The bay is home to many beaches and tourist locations because of its beautiful waters and warm climate.
Collectively, the islands of the Kvarner Gulf form the Kvarner IslandsImportant Bird Area (IBA), designated as such byBirdLife International because it supports significant numbers of many bird species, including breeding populations of severalbirds of prey.[2]
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