Crikvenica is the largest settlement on the coast near Vinodol, Croatia, and developed on an area that was in the era Romanian settlement (a military base) called Turres Ad. The city population is 7121 inhabitants (2001 census).

It is situated on the Adriatic coast, near Rijeka, Primorje-Gorski Kotar capital of the province. In the last twenty years due to urban expansion Crikvenica and Selce building near the city, the two have merged into a mini-conglomerate. Towns near Crikvenica are Kraljevica and Novi Vinodolski.

Old Crikvenica is considered to be a village called Kotor, which is located on the hill nearby and share with the village name.

Due to its favorable climate, Crikvenica became the largest resort on the Riviera. The beach offers many opportunities for recreation and sport, and in the city there are numerous sports fields. There is an aquarium with flora, fauna and tropical fish.