Opatija

It is an elegant tourist destination at the foot of Učka mountain, with the longest tradition of tourism in Croatia. Built at the turn of the 20th century, Opatija has remained in complete harmony with nature until the present day. Well-maintained public gardens, the illuminated 12-km-long coastal promenade, cafes, villas and hotels, as well as opportunities for shopping, different events and shorter trips to nearby surroundings or all-day excursions, make Opatija a very attractive tourist resort at any time of the year.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Walking tour - discover the magnificent history of Opatija and its most precious monuments.

• Angiolina Park, a horticultural monument of Opatija, with plants brought from the Far East, South America, Australia and other parts of the world, like Japanese Camellia (Camellia Japonica) -  a symbol of Opatija.

• Villa Angiolina with The Croatian Museum of Tourism and so-called Juraj Šporer Arts Pavilion with different exhibitions situated next to the Abbey.

• Walk along the Lungomare - the path which stretches from Volosko to Lovran in a total length of approximately 12 km.

• Walking path “Carmen Silva” above Opatija approx. 3 km long, or for true hikers there are several paths leading to peak Vojak on Učka mountain.

• Sightseeing bus tour of Opatija and Rijeka with an open double-decker.

• Picturesque fisherman’s village Volosko located only a few minutes on foot from the port, where many bars and restaurants aer to be found

• One of the cradles of medical tourism, with an ideal climate and Mediterranean herbs that cure various respiratory diseases

Opatija - the pearl of Adriatic!