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SELCE, a town and harbour
on the coast of the Vi-nodol Channel, 3 km southeast of Crikvenica;
elevation 22 m; population 1,439.
It is situated on a
slightly slanted limestone slope in the cove of the same name, separated
from a smaller cove, Slana, by Selce Cape. The coast is low and rocky,
with a number of sand beaches.
Selce developed on the
location of a Roman antique habitation, near the springs (Jama, Polaca,
etc.). The harbour is 5 km from Bribir, one of the ancient
fortifications of Vi-nodol.
Chief occupations include
farming, viniculture, olive growing, livestock breeding, fishing and
tourism.
Selce is located on the
main road, i.e. Adriatic main road (M2, E65).
Selce has a
hundred-year-old tradition in tourism. The first seaside resort was
opened in the distant 1894; that year is considered the beginning of
tourism in this area. Selce is a small town with well-preserved Primorje
style, offering a number of visitor opportunities (hotels, campsites,
rooms), with well-maintained, mostly pebble beaches; boat piers and
small ports and a picturesque seaside promenade (Lungomare).
Sports and recreational
facilities for outdoor recreation (tennis, miniature golf) and water
sports. Cultural programs and entertainment are offered in the nearby
town Crikvenica. Much visited are Fishermen's Fiestas on the seaside
(12th of July, 12th of August) and the Fishing with Guests (17th of
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