Summer in Senj    

Fortress Nehaj

The first sight you need to see when you come to Senj is the age-old Fortress Nehaj. It is the symbol of the town, built in 1558, under the supervision of the Military Border's captain and general Ivan Lenković and captain Herbert VIII Auersperg Turjaški. It was built with the material collected form the ruined churches, monasteries and houses previously outside the city's walls, and it was meant to defend the city from the Turks and Venetians. It is 18 m high and 23 m wide. A collection of the Uskoks of Senj (their costumes, armour and weapons), a permanent photo-exhibition of the churches of Senj through centuries; an exhibition of the citizens and noble’s coats-of-arms from Senj and the Coastal captaincy of Senj are all set in the fortress.

Carnival

Along with the cultural and historical heritage and its natural beuties, Senj is famous after the Senj's summer carnival, the oldest and the biggest summer carnival in Croatia. Carnival lasts for four days, usually in the second week of August. The final event is the big carnival parade with several thousands of masks from Croatia and abroad.
People in Senj live the carnival, preparing their masks for months before the parade. Their enthusiasm and effort result in numerous masks, allegorical wheels, colours, music and laughter, and that is what makes this carnival different from the others. Visitors in Senj recognized this and a growing number of foreign people participate in the parade each year.
For those not willing to participate, another good choice is to follow the parade for one kilometer, ending in the central square Cilnica.

Beaches

As for the beaches, there are all kinds and to suit any need. There is the central beach Škver for families with kids. It is combined with concrete and pebbles, with all the facilities (showers, bars, restaurants, playgrounds, video games, pool, etc.). Other beaches in town (Điga, Banja, Prva Draga) also offer everything required for relaxation and rest.
If you do not enjoy crowds and prefer more intimate relaxation and isolate places, there are numerous beaches for that. There are quiet places under Velebit for urban torists who seek shelter from all the noise. Also, there are places Sveti Juraj, Lukovo, Klada, Starigrad, Stinica, Jablanac, Prizna. There are beautiful bays and intimate beaches, and some can be reached only by boat.

Night life

Senj is filled with fun places for partying in the warm summer nights. The widely acclaimed discoteque Magnus, decorated in the Ancient Roman style, has room for 1200 people. There are also bars Konoba, Banja, Škver with terraces by the sea, Armiž and many other bars all over the town, offering good time. Visit Senj and see for yourself.