See Rijeka's regatta during a Croatia holiday

People planning a Croatia sailing holiday this year might be interested in visiting the city of Rijeka before setting off on their journey to see a popular annual event.

The Fiumanka regatta attracts yachtsmen from around the world to the Adriatic coast every year.

It provides a memorable sight for people on Croatia holidays as a host of yachts with towering white sails gather near the Rijeka seafront.

The event sees participants race from the northern city to Omisalj, a small town in the north-west of the island of Krk, another destination that travellers can visit during a Croatia sailing holiday.

Rijeka is located on Kvarner Bay, an inlet of the Adriatic Sea, and is one of the country's main seaports.

It is located near the Adriatic cruise port of Opatija, meaning travellers can visit the city before setting off on a Croatia sailing holiday to visit Krk, Rab, Zadar and other destinations.