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Dating in Rijeka

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Rijeka at a glance

  • Rijeka is one of the three largest cities in Croatia, with about 110,000 inhabitants.
  • It's the largest place in Primorje-Gorski Kotar.
  • It's about 131 km to Zagreb, the country's largest city.
  • Close by: Kastav (9 km), Opatija (11 km) and Crikvenica (26 km).

Where to meet in Rijeka

Ask the other person to pick their favourite café in Rijeka. It tells you something about them, and they will feel at ease on familiar ground.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Dating in Rijeka: questions and answers

How far around Rijeka can I search?

Within 50 km of Rijeka there are 15 towns and cities — Kastav, Kočevje and Crikvenica among them — with more than 150,000 residents in all. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 10 km up to 500 km — or choose “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Rijeka free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Rijeka and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Rijeka real?

YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Rijeka?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in Croatia or abroad.

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