Opatija

The seaside resort Opatija or Abbazia, with 12.179 inhabitants is the oldest tourist place and center of tourism in Croatia. It treasures the 160 years old hospitality tradition. The town has settled in the Kvarner bay and with Rabac presents the pearl of Kvarner Bay. But the tourism started when the villa in Opatija, the Villa Angolina, was built. It lies in the center of Liburnia Riviera under the mountain Ucka which is the Nature Park. Its amazing geographical position and beautiful nature has accelerated development of tourism. Today Opatija is the most important congress, health, sport, culture and touristic center of western Croatia but even wider. Here can be found organized numerous festivals, concerts, exhibits, art festivals and similar events.
Opatija and the entire Riviera possess beautiful beaches, bays, clear sea and nice surrounding nature. It also offers Bars, Disco clubs, Casinos and other amusing places.
Here you have the opportunity to visit beautiful surrounding places like Plitvice Lakes, Risnjak National Park, Nature Park Ucka, or even Istria.

Here is Opatija located

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How to get to Opatija

Map of Opatija

There are direct train directions (including night trains) to Opatija-Matulji station from Vienna, Munich and Salzburg.
Bus line no.32 connects Opatija with Rijeka Volosko Lovran.

City map of Opatija

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Insight into history of Opatija

Opatija is an important sea side resort which has started its tradition 160 years ago. In the year 1848, was built the first tourist object, Villa Angiolina settled by the sea and surrounded by the huge preserved park. It was home of the Habsburgs because those villas where the summer residences of Austria-Hungarian aristocracy.

Opatija treasures an old Benedictine abbey from 14th century, from which derives the name Abbazia “abbey”. Also treasures an Ancient Church Saint Jacob, built in the 1506 and enlarged in the 1937. The oldest Opatija’s hotel is Hotel Kvarner settled by the sea near the Villa Angiolina built in the year 1884. Today still operates the business and receives the admirers who are fascinated with this historical decorated hotel.

Many of these late 19th century monuments, luxury hotels, villas and statues are today well preserved and they are considered as a rich part of the Kvarner tradition, culture and history.

What to see in Opatija

Opatija has the unique 12 km long waterfront promenade called Lungomare which means by the sea. It is the most popular walking route which connects almost whole promenade; Volosko, Opatija, Ičići, Ika, Lovran up till Medveja.
Anyhow, Opatija has the most beautiful park treasuring numerous exotic plants, Mediterranean plants and animal cover, preserved trees and park sculptures.

Places for excursions near Opatija

• Moščenićka Draga
• Labin
• Rasa
• Rijeka
• Ucka Nature Park, The Bay’s highest point with the exceptional view on the entire Kvarner and even Istria. The mountain is a preserved Nature Park in which you can find rare plants and animal species. Ucka also has two mountain domes, trekking routes, cycling routes and places for recreation. You can make excursions to Brijuni National Park, or Plitvice Lakes.

Accommodations in Opatija

Hotels in Opatija

• Hotel Belvedere in Opatija**
• Hotel Residence in Opatija **

• Hotel Adriatic in Opatija ***
• Hotel Galeb in Opatija ***
• Hotel Imperial in Opatija ***
• Hotel Istra in Opatija ***
• Hotel Kristal in Opatija ***
• Hotel Kvarner in Opatija ***
• Hotel Palace-Bellevue in Opatija ***

• Hotel 4 Opatijska cvijeta in Opatija ****
• Hotel Admiral in Opatija ****
• Hotel Savoy in Opatija ****
• Hotel Villa Ariston in Opatija ****
• Hotel Villa Vranjes in Opatija ****
• Hotel Villa Marija Opatija ****
• Hotel Agava Opatija ****

• Hotel Ambasador in Opatija *****
• Hotel Millennium in Opatija *****
• Hotel Miramar in Opatija *****
• Hotel W. A. Mozart in Opatija *****

Camping in Opatija

• Camping Medveja Lovran
• Camping Opatija Icici
• Camping Preluk Rijeka

Private accommodations in Opatija

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Weather in Opatija

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Current weather in Opatija and a 7-day weather forecast for Opatija

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Climate in Opatija

Sport and leisure time in Opatija

Opatija provides lots of different sport activities such as: water sports, tennis, football, paragliding, jogging and more.
There are few places for those who like jogging, and for those who prefer team sports, like beach volleyball, hiking, cycling, boccie, jet skis, Para flying and many more.

Where to eat in Opatija

Opatija has an excellent gastronomy offer and also provides numerous fish and meat restaurants, taverns, pizzerias, where you can try delicious specialties. Taverns and restaurants provide traditional cuisine with the home made dishes and local wines.

Restaurants in Opatija:

There are some fine restaurants with excellent offer:

• Amfora – Volosko,

Terrace upon the beach, rich wine assortment, lobster aquarium, excellent service, and fish specialties,

• Bevanda – Opatija

Terrace by the sea, entrance from Opatija harbor,

• Commodore – ACI marina – Ičići

• DOLFI – Volosko

• Restaurant Lido in Opatija

• Restaurant Zelengaj in Opatija

Beaches in Opatija

Opatija stretches along the Liburnia Riviera. Along those routes are placed many beautiful beaches, rocky and sandy places which give you the chance to enjoy in the sun and beautiful Adriatic Sea.

The main beaches in Opatija are:

• Lido-sandy beach with a lot of facilities and fun contents.
• Beaches along Lungomare in Opatija settled in a green vegetation in shade of pines and palms.
• The beach Ičiči: over 400 m long public rocky and gravel beach in the southern district of Ičiči. On the beach is access ramp for wheelchairs.

• The beach Slatina: with almost 20,000 square meters is Opatija’s largest beach, in the town center.

• The beach Tomasevac: Located near the hotel Ambasador and it is consisted of sandy beaches and stone plateaus.

• The beach Lido: is located near the park Villa Angiolina

Nightlife and entertainment in Opatija

Opatija provides good entertainment offered in numerous cafes, bars, patisseries, dancing terraces of the hotels, disco clubs, night bars an casinos. Moreover you have the opportunity to visit numerous concerts, operas, folk shows, theater performances and exhibitions mostly held in the summer. Opatija is also known as a congress town and a sport and yachting town which has its own marina.

Cultural arrangements in Opatija

The town hosts the Carnival on Opatija Riviera, the International regatta in May and Gastro fest in March.

Videos of Opatija

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