The apartment is situated in a quiet and peaceful location in Čavle (Buzdohanj), at the melting point of sea on one side and mountains on the other. Within one kilometer, you can find a post office, bank, pharmacy, clinic, bars, restaurant with a wide selection of regional and Mediterranean cuisine specialties as well as numerous smaller and larger stores.

If You visit us in summer, enjoy the pleasures of the sea on the beaches of which the nearest ones are in Kostrena, only 12 kilometers away.  The promenade with a variety of restaurants and bars, gravel or concrete beaches as well as the possibility of organized diving, will allow you and your family to have a fun filled day by the sea.

Do You like spending Your time in nature, along with walking paths and bike paths of Grobnik, be sure to visit Gorski kotar where You can enjoy long walks, hiking, biking, horseback riding, hunting or fishing. Beautiful untouched nature and richness of fauna in National park Risnjak will surely leave You breathless.  Plitvička jezera, the oldest and the most visited national park in Croatia, should be one of Your unavoidable destinations. The park has a total of 16 lakes which flow into each other through cascades and waterfalls. Travertine barriers of the park, caves and pits make this national park famous worldwide.

Visit the Island of Krk, beautiful Opatija with numerous spa and wellness centers, Roman amphitheater in Pula or National park Brijuni. The highway entrance is near the apartment and will lead You to all those destinations in a short while.

Closeness of the apartment to Grobnik racing track will satisfy the needs of speed fans who can observe daily trainings, testing and manifestations, as well as join the school and test their own skills on the track. For all adrenalin seekers, there is a small plane airport Grobnik next to the track which offers panoramic views by a plane, parachuting or kiting. During winter You can spend Your days at ski center Platak, 18 kilometers away from the apartment. One of 7 ski/snowboarding trails, a toboggan run, Veliki (Large) and Mali (Small) mountain lodge provide lots of activities and refreshments whether You are an experienced skier, a beginner or You just want to enjoy the fresh air. As  soon as the snow melts, 8 biking trails with various levels of difficulty await for You on Platak. You can download all biking trails of Rijeka and its surroundings with a mobile application Bike Rijeka.

For those of you eager to see historical and cultural sights, I highly recommend a tour of Grad Grobnik built approximately in 1000 AD and situated on a 466 meters high hill. The most amazing part is Frankopan Castle,  the western stronghold of the former Vinodol County. The visible remains of the Castle were built upon Roman foundations and date back to a period between 15^th – 17^th century. In the castle courtyard there is a gothic well with coats of arm of Frankopans and Krbava rulers Gusić- Kurjaković from the 15^th century. Today, the Castle represents a living symbol of resistance to Turkish army. Also, there is a collection of Regional Museum of Grobnik and a Museum of Contemporary Art inside the Castle. A forest path right outside the apartment will lead You straight to the Castle. Your next destination should be Castle of Trsat, situated on a hill overlooking the City of Rijeka, just 8 kilometers from the apartment. Throughout the history it was used as a Liburnian observation point from which the roads leading to the coast were controlled. It is one of the oldest fortresses of Croatian coast and today it offers You a gallery with exhibitions, themed manifestations, summer concerts and theatrical performances in the open air (http://www.trsatskagradina.com/). In the center of Rijeka, 10 minutes away from the apartment, You will find Tarsatički principij- the ruins of city- fortress located in the Old City, numerous museums and galleries.

If You wish to see Rijeka and its surroundings, and activate yourself in the process, You can explore walking paths through urban and afforested parts of the city and by the sea.

Depending on the dates You will stay in Apartment Michel, You can join various manifestations in Čavle. Celebrate the Day of St. Bartol on August 24. with  a range of religious, cultural, entertainment and sporting events. For gourmands, the most interesting part will be Bartojski kotlić ( the cauldron of St. Bartol), a culinary competition with a possibility of tasting at the end, Polenta and cheese festival in June and Martinje- festivities of young wine on November 11. At carnival time there is a party in the snow called Masked Platak, and on the first Saturday in February You can listen to the sounds of Bell ringers from Croatia and nearby countries in event called Grobnišćina zvoni. In the City of Rijeka You can be a part of annual manifestations like world- known Carnival of Rijeka and International carnival parade; Fiumanka- regatta, Rijeka summer nights during which the streets, city squares and industrial plants turn into a stage; Hartera festival in former Paper factory, and numerous other cultural, entertainment and sporting events.

The calendars of monthly events can be found at:

http://tz-cavle.hr/kalendar/
http://www.visitrijeka.eu/What_To_Do/Calendar_of_Events

We have revealed just a small portion of peculiarities and interesting facts that a stay in our area can provide. All You have to do is contact us, make Yourself comfortable in our apartment and begin to explore. You will find lots of brochures about the attractions at the apartment and I will be at Your service for any additional questions.