 The islands of Cres, Lošinj, Krk, and Rab, as well as further comparatively small nearby islands, are also considered part of the region, contributing to an alternate name for the region—Kvarner Littoral or Kvarner.Various definitions exist as to the extent of "Croatian Littoral" and "Kvarner Littoral" as geographical terms.Specifically, Kvarner Littoral is variously considered to extend east to Senj, or even further east.