OPATIJA - One of the oldest European tourist destination, the cradle
of Croatian tourism, located in the Kvarner bay near Nature Park Učka.
The contrasts of sea and mountains, green parks and blue ocean, old buildings
and modern comforts, noisy entertainment venues and quiet resorts make Opatija
and its surroundings a very attractive tourist resort in all seasons.
Opatija is situated in the Kvarner Bay and it’s the center of the Riviera
which stretches west from Rijeka, till Mošćenička Drage and Brseč and includes
Nature Park Učka. The city is one of the oldest European tourist destinations,
and one of the most famous Croatian tourist destination due to favorable traffic
location, mild Mediterranean climate and lush vegetation.
Tourism in Opatija was introduced by Austro-Hungary's leading aristocrats,
who, due to the mild climate, built their villas here in the 19th century.
Today these villas are converted into hotels along the famous Opatija Lungomare
promenade which follows the 11 km long sea coast. Opatija is known for good
restaurants and excellent gastronomic offer based on fish dishes some of which
are prepared and the recipes from the 19th century.
Also, entertainment is not lacking in Opatija. There are many concerts and
movie screenings on the summer stage, a week of flowers, Liburnia Jazz Festival
etc. Nightlife takes place in a number of lounge bars and clubs along the coast.
Marinas and Nautical harbors in Opatija
Nearby nautical centers
We suggest you visit
- Villa Angiolina
- St. James park
- Sculpture a girl with a seagull (the symbol of Opatija)
- The Fountain - Helios and Selena
- Croatia Street Fame
- Museum of Croatian tourism
Arriving in Opatija
By plane: Airports: Rijeka - Krk (44 km), Pula (75 km)
By car:
- ca. 180 km from Zagreb
- ca. 105 km from Ljubljana
- ca. 480 km from Munich
- ca. 480 km from Vienna
- ca. 480 km from Milan