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TOP 10 REASONS
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Why travel to Opatija: Find out the top 10 reasons to visit
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A SNEAK PEAK
A SNEAK PEAK
A SNEAK PEAK
A Sneak Peek into Opatija
- The "Top Attractions" themed walking tour, which leads travellers of the "cradle of Croatian tourism" around the areas that they shouldn't miss during their stay in the town, connects the most significant attractions of Opatija, the places that bear witness to the town's past and reveal its secrets.
- The tour begins at the Slatina Croatian Walk of Fame, which features marble stars honouring famous people, before heading to the quaint harbour of Porti.
- The town's primary exhibition location, the Juraj Porer Art Pavilion, is next, followed by the Park and Church of St. James, the town's patron saint, and finally, the Girl with a Seagull Statue, which has grown to be the community's most recognisable feature.
- Opatija is a unique holiday spot in Croatia because of its magnificent architecture, delectable cuisine, and a broad range of entertainment and activities.
- Because of this, it's a great holiday destination for adults, teenagers, and kids.
- Capital: Zagreb
- International Airport: Rijeka (RJK) Airport
- Population: 12,719
- Currency: Czech Koruna
- Time: UTC +1
- Driving side: Right
- Main Electricity: 230 V
- Main languages: Croatian
- Religion: Catholic
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HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
Top Tourist Attractions in Opatija
- If you want to have a walk in the lush forest surrounding it, go to the Carmen Sylva woodland promenade to feel the ambience of Opatija's hinterland.
- Once a popular winter health resort, Opatija is now a popular winter and summer destination for many travellers, wellness enthusiasts, and anybody who enjoys a seaside holiday.
- Opatija has a hidden garden, a green oasis of serenity in the city's heart.
- The Lungomare is an exquisite coastal promenade that runs along Kvarner Bay's coast.
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SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
Best Months to Visit Opatija
- Summer: The warmest months on average are July and August, while the best months for swimming are June, July, August, and September.
- Winter: The coldest month of the year, February, is essentially off-season in Opatija. September and December are the wettest months.
- Peak Season: The months of May to September are the busiest for travellers to Opatija, and the island is overrun with them. This is an excellent time to party and visit the beaches.
- Suitable Season: The months of July and August are the most popular among travellers. If you want to avoid the crowds while enjoying the beach season, the best months to visit Opatija are May, June, September, and early October.
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WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
The Best Places to Visit in Opatija
The origins of the town's name
- Opatija is the Croatian term for the abbey; thus, it should be no surprise that the town was named after an abbey.
- The charterhouse in question may no longer exist, but the church that served as its centrepiece is still standing more than half a millennium later.
- The Church of St. Jacob is a physical piece of history in these parts that should not be overlooked.
Stroll down the Walk of Fame
- It's time to go among the stars.
- Although it lacks the glitz and glam of its Hollywood counterpart, Opatija's Walk of Fame is no less noteworthy, with many notable Croatian names honoured.
- Some of the names honoured on this renowned boulevard are tennis great Goran Ivanievi, brilliant inventor Nikola Tesla, musician Rade Erbedija, and writer Tin Ujevi.
The 'Girl with the Seagull.'
- The Girl with a Seagull, undoubtedly Opatija's most famous statue, is one of the significant tragic emblems of the Kvarner Gulf.
- The tragedy began in 1891 when a local count named Arthur Kesselstadt was killed in a springtime storm.
- His family was distraught (understandably) and erected this memorial.
- Although the original is now housed at the Croatian Museum of Tourism, you may still take a photo with its beach replacement.
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DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
Opatija Off the Beaten Track
Explore the Museum of Croatian Tourism
- Opatija was formerly a resort for the upper crust of society, and the Villa Angiolina was right in the middle.
- It was built in 1844 and has entertained renowned guests such as Ban Josip Jelai and Emperor Franz-Jozef, but it now houses the Museum of Croatian Tourism and recollections of a glorious past.
- The museum is fascinating in and of itself, but its opulent surroundings draw the tourists.
The first hotel on the Adriatic Coast
- For a good reason, Opatija is renowned as the birthplace of Adriatic beach tourism.
- The Hotel Kvarner was the sole public accommodation of its kind on the coast when it was built in 1884, and it may rightfully claim to be the birthplace of one of the region's most profitable industries.
- The hotel was restored in 2014 and is as up-to-date as they come.
- There's a lot of luxury here, but it's represented in the prices.
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CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
Opatija Culture and Traditions
- Humans have been present in Uka and the Opatija Riviera for thousands of years, leaving an indelible cultural and historical mark carved in the stone of mediaeval cities on the facades of Opatija's Art Nouveau villas.
- Winter brings the romantic Advent and a cheerful and calm Carnival, while spring delivers gastronomy and wellness & spa events such as Walk, Art & Wine Volosko.
- You can also look forward to historical and cultural events during this season, such as the Medieval Veprinac programme and the "Markova" festival of the Veprinac patron saint, St. Mark, in the mediaeval town of the same name - Veprinac.
- Summer brings a slew of concerts to the Open Air Summer Stage, one of the most picturesque open-air venues in the Mediterranean, which is complemented by the famous Liburnia Jazz Festival, RetrOpatija, and Imperial City (Carski grad). The famed "ex tempore" artistic event Mandra and evenings with "klape" vocal ensembles in Veprinac additionally highlight the cultural aura of Volosko and Veprinac.
- With the Marunada festival and the Uka Fair, Autumn is dedicated to local products and experiences.
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FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
Opatija: Food, Fun & Fashion Guide
Ruzmarin
#Food
- Restaurant Ruzmarin is one of the Opatija restaurants with a long tradition and a well-deserved top-tier reputation.
- Ruzmarin Restaurant in Opatija, founded in 1986, has delighted its customers with delicious stories for over 35 years.
- It is a popular dining location in Opatija for both locals and tourists.
- It is an excellent choice for a family lunch, dinner, and a romantic dinner.
- Furthermore, Restaurant Ruzmarin can accommodate larger groups. The broad menu includes traditional Croatian specialities and a fair selection of international entrees.
- You can order seafood, beef meals, and a variety of pasta here. There are vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free alternatives available.
- Although there is plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, we recommend arranging a table ahead of time.
Roko
#Food
- Roko Restaurant and Roko Pizzeria are right next door on Opatija's main street.
- If you ask any local during your holiday in Opatija which restaurant should not be missed, Roko will undoubtedly be in the top three recommendations.
- All meals at the Restaurant Roko and the Pizzeria Roko are signed by the renowned chef Stjepan Dunatov, who owns and operates both establishments.
- Both establishments are full of character and provide a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
- With superb service and delectable food, it is one of the best locations for lunch or supper in Opatija.
- The culinary staff at Roko focuses on Italian food with a significant local influence. Homemade pasta, risottos, pizza, grilled fish and meat, and a variety of tapas are just a few options.
- As previously stated, Roko is a well-deservedly popular restaurant in Opatija; thus, we recommend making a reservation in advance.
- If the restaurant is filled when you go down the main street toward the city centre, you can leave your phone number, and they will call you when one of the tables becomes available.
Restaurant Villa Ariston
#Food
- The Restaurant Villa Ariston, housed in the same name boutique hotel in a lovely 19th-century home adjacent to Opatija's famed promenade, offers a superb gastronomic tale paired with a romantic environment.
- Furthermore, this excellent Opatija restaurant was rated one of the best in Croatia (2017) and deserved a spot in the Michelin guide.
- It has been awarded the MICHELIN Plate.
- A sophisticated and attractive interior dining room and various outside romantic terraces with stunning views of the sea and Kvarner Bay provides a comfortable setting for a delicious feast.
- The culinary crew focuses on serving the most incredible Mediterranean food possible, emphasising local products.
- Lobsters and other shellfish from Kvarner Bay are among the specialities.
Ri Department Store
#Fashion
- This retail store opened in 1974 to unite some old buildings on Korzo and the Riva.
- The building crosses a main street in the city centre, although it frequently elicits confused public reactions.
- Its interior, which houses many businesses and cafes, is regrettably not correctly kept, as every traveller can see.
Tower Center
#Fashion
- This four-story temple to materialism houses nearly every Croatian and worldwide high-street brand you've heard of and a massive supermarket near the entrance.
- With cafes on every story and a gambling arcade and multi-screen movie at the top, it's no surprise that Tower Center has become a popular day-trip destination for residents, particularly on Sundays, when it's one of the only places open in town.
- Take bus No. 2 to the Janka Poli Kamova stop to participate in the scrum.
ZTC Rijeka
#Fashion
- This is Rijeka's newest shopping centre. A few kilometres outside town on the central coast road leading to Opatija and the Slovenian border.
- It opened in 2012 and houses all major clothing, sporting goods, telecommunications, electrical goods, a pharmacy, an exchange office, ATMs, two cafes, a restaurant, and a supermarket.
- The majority of facilities are open from 9:00 a.m. to 21:00.
- There is free Wi-Fi and an underground parking garage with restricted access. Everything you need is right here.
Amazinga
#Fun
- The first Croatian trampoline park opened in Zagreb, with two locations.
- The first is at Zagreb Fair, while the second, Amazinga West, is in Jankomir, within the Family Mall shopping centre.
- Aside from trampolines, Amazinga has a VR park, children's areas, and spacecraft laser tag.
- The Amazinga café and restaurant is an excellent spot to get some refreshments after a long day of bouncing up and down.
- Amazinga now provides yearlong memberships in addition to hourly and daily tickets.
Dinopark Funtana
#Fun
- Dinopark Funtana launched in 2012, about a five-minute drive from the pore.
- This park provides entertainment for the entire family with its 80 dinosaur exhibits, amusement parks, restaurants, children's zoo, and daily shows. Tickets cost between €20 and €25, with discounts available for families.
- Dinopark also provides free admission to all children under the age of 14 for the duration of their birthday month.
- From late April until early October, the park usually is open.
- If your family is staying in one of our Istria villas, this park is an excellent choice for a fun day out.
Aquacolors Poreč
#Fun
- The pore is home to Croatia's largest water park.
- This park has everything from water slides and pools to exciting amenities for kids and relaxation zones.
- Aquacolors received the coveted SCP Distributors LLC award for best European project of this sort in 2019, an excellent testament to the park's substance and services.
- The park is open from May to the end of September and offers individual and group tickets.
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NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
Opatija: Natural Beauty & Safari Adventures
- The Ucka mountain range is located in northwestern Croatia. It rises on the eastern edge of the Istrian peninsula, behind the Opatija riviera.
- Together with the iarija range, which spans from the Bay of Trieste to Rijeka, it forms a single morphological entity.
- Ucka is a limestone mountain with several karst zones that stretch 20 kilometres from the Poklon Pass (920 m) to Plomin Bay and is 4 to 9 kilometres long.
- It is distinguished from all other coastal mountains in Croatia by its dense vegetation on the seaward side.
- The delicious chestnut forests around Lovran are the most well-known.
- The highest summits of Ucka are designated as nature reserves and memorial places.
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EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
Opatija Must-Attend Festivals and Events
- Opatija features a variety of exciting events throughout the year, from music festivals and concerts to a colourful regatta.
- Summer Sensual Days Opatija, which begins in the middle of the first summer month, is one of the most well-known festivals outside of Croatia.
- Centar Gervais nightclub has traditionally hosted music performances.
- The music festival's schedule includes not just performances but also seminars and loud parties (including beach ones).
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