Opatija Travel Guide

 
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Pro

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 good food ,safe place,lovely scenery 


Con

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 Hotels are overpriced and not much to see but the sun and sea 


In a nutshell

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 A little bit of Monaco on the Adriatic. 

 

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Things to Do  

Easy swimming

Easy swimming, Opatija

 solopes Says:  Like (almost) everywhere else in Croatia there's no sand, so the swimming has been made easy by several artificial pools in the sea. The surroundings are lively and beautiful, but the rainy weather and late arrival didn't invite us to the water. 

The Town

The Town, Opatija

 solopes Says:  There's a look of cleanliness and preservation in the whole town, that invites you to compare the architectural influences of its most beautiful buildings. There's no sign of war, there's no sign of difficulties, it seems that locals love their town. Yes, I know, we didn't... 

Agava

Agava, Opatija

 croisbeauty Says:  Opatija's parks contain about three hundred species of trees and plants that a legally protected as horticultural monuments. Among them, Japanese Camelia (Camelia japonica) became the symbol of Opatija.This is giant American agava which can be seen on the the main promenade,... 

Girl with the seagull statue

Girl with the seagull statue, Opatija

 Kovrchica Says:  It is the most famous sight in Opatija (1956). When you see the picture of Opatija, you will see this girl. Of course there is a story. Formerly there was a statue of Madonna del mare standing at the same place, and than one night after the storm it just disappeared. So, the... 

Botanical garden

Botanical garden, Opatija

 Kovrchica Says:  Sv. James park near the Villa Angiollina with 3.64 ha of area. You can see really great examples of plant life from around the world.It is especially nice to take a walk during the spring when everything smell heavenly. Essence of each and every plant, flower, tree, grass... 

Lungo mare - the seaside promenade

Lungo mare - the seaside promenade, Opatija

 Kovrchica Says:  You should take walk 12 km long, from the Ičići to Lovran. It is a famous promenade. It is created to take a long walk; to enjoy the sight and breath the air from the sea. Maybe you think know this is a boring thing, but if you are searching something to relax you... 

Slatina - main bathing spot

Slatina - main bathing spot, Opatija

 Kovrchica Says:  No, really, I'm not egsaturating or have subjective comments, Opatija is so beautiful, wherever you look you want make mistake. This city is something else ...I have on purpose written bathing spot and not beach because, it i not a ordinary beach like the one you can see at... 

Harbor views

Harbor views, Opatija

 BruceDunning Says:  The riva is the place all come to walk some of the 12 kilometers that they can take along the water edge. Near the center is a playground for kids, and a carnival type rides. We came down to the riva on a Sunday-and hundreds of people come out in the morning to walk and look 

Hotels  

Milenij Hotel Opatija

 3 Reviews and 77 Opinions  Hotel is not in category of five star, for me this hotel is for three star rating. Sister and me... 

Grand Hotel Adriatic

 4 Reviews and 50 Opinions  I have pleasure to visit this Hotel frequently since every year there is a conference that I’m... 

Restaurants  

Roko: Restaurant Roko

Roko: Restaurant Roko, Opatija

 Kovrchica Says:  It is my favorite restaurant in Opatija. It has a small terrace but it is to close to the main road so, it is better to be inside. And the interior is to sweet :)Food :) excellentStaff :) nice, polite, professionalPrices - reasonable Ambiance - excellent You must try the... 

svety jakov: sumptuous surroundings

svety jakov: sumptuous surroundings, Opatija

 montana32 Says:  this place is by far and away the best restaurant in croatia that we visited, the staff, the setting and the ambience are fantastic.i tried most dishes and the only thing on the menu i didnt fall for was the apple strudel,the rest was gorgeousplus the prices in comparison to... 

Transportation  

Plane, train and bus

Plane, train and bus, Opatija

 misseille Says:  Look at www.whichbudget.com for cheap flights from any city to Venice, take the train or bus to Trieste and then bus To Opatija, the train and bus stations are close to each other in Trieste.Bus timetable www.autostazionetrieste.it 

BUS FROM - TO OPATIJA AND SURROUNDINGS

BUS FROM  - TO OPATIJA AND SURROUNDINGS, Opatija

 novsco61 Says:  To wonder around Opatija (if you don't walk of course) you can use public transport. Bus no.32 rides between Rijeka and Lovran .You can buy a ticket at the driver but you have to put it in the machine so that the date should be printed on it. If you don't do so and the... 

Shopping  

Operetta: Designed clothes

Operetta: Designed clothes, Opatija

 croisbeauty Says:  "Operetta" is probably the most beautiful department store in whole Croatia. It is situated in the heart of the town, right next to the hotel Bristol in Marshala Tita street. Here you can find a number of very good trade-marks, designed by the world leading fashion... 

Local Customs  

Madonna

Madonna, Opatija

 canaglic Says:  On the promontory in front of the one-time cemetery a girl of stone extend her arm to a gull. This, however, is a new sculpture, the work of sculptor Car, and it was erected here in 1956 and turned into one of Opatija’s symbols. Before that, in its place, namely until... 

St. Jakov's Church

St. Jakov's Church, Opatija

 canaglic Says:  Most probably built in 1420, as a colony of Benedictine refugees from the Friulian monastery of Saint Peter in Rozac (San Pietro di Rosazzo), the entire settlement will later be named after this abbey. Today very little has been preserved of its original appearance: in 1506... 

Warnings and Dangers  

Good wine, bad behavior..."Krculi - family staver"

Good wine, bad behavior..."Krculi - family staver", Opatija

 adema29 Says:  We have stopped for lunch in a nice traditional restaurant where they have served very good food and wine, specific music and smiling sweet faces. Nice lunch anyway...I have asked them to sell me two bottles of wine, being impressed about the quality (very good home made,... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Volosko - konoba

Volosko - konoba, Opatija

 croisbeauty Says:  Konoba is simple kind of restaurant, very characteristic in whole Mediterranean area. Once it was a place for preserving fishermen's equipment, nowadays it was turned into a touristic gastronomy attraction. Here you can have genuine, home made food, such as seafood,... 

Favorites  

More promenade

More promenade, Opatija

 croisbeauty Says:  Besides the promenade of Lungomare, this section which is situated right in front of the hotel Palace is the most popular one. It is also the meeting point and the place where one can see and be seen. Do not miss to be here in the hot summer nights, when visiting Opatija,... 

Hotels

Hotels, Opatija

 croisbeauty Says:  Opatija is a traditional and highly-ranked destination on the tourism map of the Republic of Croatia, as well a prestigious destination on the signpost of western Kvarner. This small city, with about 10.000 inhabitants, has an enviable network of tourist activities.Opatija... 

This is Adriatic

This is Adriatic, Opatija

 croisbeauty Says:  Yes, this is Adriatic the most beautiful and cleanest sea in the Mediterranean area. Since I am Croat you may considere me too subjective, however, this is not my opinion only. Most of my friends from abroad are the very same opinion too. The seashore of Adriatic offers... 

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