The old part of the town is characterised by typical littoral architecture of stone buildings with white façades and red roofs, gently rising from sea level up the hill, to where the church and tower seem to stand guard over their surroundings. The specific shape of the town is what made Novi Vinodolski recognisable in the past. This is how it looks today, and how it will probably remain in the future as a tourist resort.

Boat owners will find everything they need in the town harbour: places to moor, a filling station, a boat crane, a slipway for launching and taking boats from the water, and a parking area for cars, trailers and boats. There is also a sea rescue service. Two modernly decorated marinas classify Novi Vinodolski as one of the best nautical destinations on the Adriatic.

The Novi Vinodolski Riviera stretces along 25 km of indented coastline dotted with hidden coves and rocky, pebbly and sandy beaches. The benefits of the crystal-clear sea invite you to swim and dive. Besides Novi Vinodolski as its centre, the Riviera also includes the littoral villages of Povile, Klenovica, Smokvica and Sibinj ideal for exploring hidden coves.

An exceptional geographical position, a mild and pleasant climate that allows sports activities almost all year round, and a network of attractive bike trails make the Crikvenica-Vinodol Riviera an ideal destination for cycling enthusiasts, regardless of whether you are a professional or recreational athlete

The very spirit of the town of Novi Vinodolski is its rich cultural heritage: the dilapidated walls of the Lopsica Roman fortress, the ruins of the former Pauline monastery, the Frankopan castle with its tower, the cathedral, the church of the Holy Trinity and the church of St. Marin on the small island of the same name, the house of the Mažuranić brothers, and many other cultural spots.

The seven walking and hiking trails in Crikvenica, Dramalj, Jadranovo, Selce, Novi Vinodolski and Vinodol offer extraordinary sights and a special atmosphere.The trails run along the coast, through a pine forest right by the sea, or through the green hinterland across attractive forests, fields, mountain tops, cliffs and ridges.