It is part of the town of Crikvenica, extending from the neighborhood Crni mol to the tourist complex Kačjak.

A tourism boom in the nearby Crikvenica area and the rest of the Croatian Littoral in the 19th century drove the development of Dramalj.

The village is home to the Dramalj Culture Hall, where traditional carnival feasts are held during the winter.

Amphorae found around the Kačjak Peninsula are evidence of an ancient Roman port located there at the time.

The North Adriatic, especially in this part of the Quarner Riviera experiences a mild Mediterranean climate with some continental influence.

Bora typically blows from November to February, peaking in strength in January, while jugo is most frequently experienced from May to August with the average maximum in July.

[citation needed] The area features climatic and bioclimatic conditions favorable for thalassotherapy and health tourism.