OPATIJA
Elegant
QUEEN OF THE ADRIATIC
Like a pearl as it is called, Opatija is nested on the shores of the Bay of Kvarner, underneath the towering Učka Mountain.
Long ago, the pleasant climate and lush vegetation made this town a globally popular health spa and then a favorite winter destination. It is only logical that the first Croatian seaside hotel was built here. The mild climate allows sitting on the town’s terraces or taking long walks even in winter while the summers are sunny and warm, making Opatija a desirable destination throughout the year.
Dotted with luxury hotels, Austro-Hungarian villas, fancy shops, top-quality restaurants and colorful cafes, Opatija is a unique blend of the old Mediterranean and modern tourist hub. It will definitely not leave you indifferent.
SIGHTS
Visit some of the most important villas, churches and monuments
PARKS AND PROMENADES
Walk the town’s parks and forest and seaside promenades
BEACHES
Stay on a different beautiful beach every day
OUTDOOR
Explore the diverse nature of Opatija’s surroundings
GASTRONOMY
Enjoy the rich tastes of specialties, wines and olive oils
TRIPS
Travel around Kvarner, Istria and Gorski kotar
RIVIERA
Explore the fantastic Riviera where Croatian tourism was born
CULTURE
Immerse in the town’s glittering century-old culture
WELLNESS
Restore your body and your soul in a natural health resort
Top destinations around Opatija
- Volosko – a fisherman’s and tourist place
- Lovran – the oldest settlement
- Lofty Veprinac
- Historical Kastav
- Green Medveja
- Mošćenička Draga and its fabulous beach
- The Medieval fortified town of Mošćenice
- Old fisherman’s village of Ika
- Ičići boating center
Top events in Opatija
- Opatija carnival
- March – an Oasis of Wellness in Opatija
- Easter in Opatija
- Walk, Art & Wine in Volosko
- RetrOpatija
- Spring Gourmet story in Opatija
- Opatija – imperial town
- Marunada (chestnut festival) in Dobreć
- Opatija Advent