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Opatija (Croatian: [opǎtija]; Italian: Abbazia; German: Sankt Jakobi) is a town and a municipality in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County in northwestern Croatia. The traditional seaside resort on the Kvarner Gulf is known for its Mediterranean climate and its historic buildings reminiscent of the Austrian Riviera. Geography.
From its breathtaking promenade to its historic villas and beautiful beaches, Opatija is a perfect blend of natural beauty, cultural heritage, and gastronomic delights. Opatija is an excellent place for a vacation and a short stay, and it’s only 10 km from Rijeka.
- Getting to Opatija
- History of The Town
- Sightseeing in Opatija
- Eating and Drinking in Opatija
- Accommodation in Opatija
- General Info
Rijeka Airportis the nearest airport to Opatija; see our Getting to the Kvarner Riviera page for more details on flights from the UK and Europe to Rijeka. Pula Airport would also be suitable for reaching Opatija; see our Getting to Istria page for details of flights to there. You could also fly to Trieste in Italy as there are direct buses from Tri...
Opatija emerged from an abbey that was built on the present-day site of the town. The Abbey of St Jacob (or Opatija Sv. Jakova in Croatian – as you can see, the Croatian word opatija means abbey) was built in the 14th century. Its proper emergence as a town took place in the 19th century, when it was part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. A wealthy R...
St James’s Churchis built on the site of the abbey from which Opatija grew. Parts of the church are from the early 16th century, but the majority of its current structure was reconstructed in 1937. Villa Angiolina, the first major building to be built in modern-day Opatija – in 1844 – still exists today. It is surrounded by a beautiful nature park,...
For a fine dining, special meal out, you won’t go wrong at the Michelin-starred Restaurant Navis(in the Design Hotel Navis). Expect wonderfully modern and delightful dishes with attentive service. Restaurant Ruzmarinoffers a wide variety of delicious pasta, risotto, meat and fish dishes in a comfortable setting. Rokois a great choice for really tas...
Opatija is considered one of Croatia’s premier resorts, which means it has quite a few 4- and 5-star hotels. For the ultimate in luxury, consider the 5-star Hotel Milenij; the Design Hotel Navis; the Hotel Mozart; or the Hotel Sveti Jakov. There’s a good choice of 4-star options, including the Grand Hotel Adriatic; the Hotel Bristol; and the Grand ...
The Tourist Office can be found at Vladimira Nazora 3, tel: 051 271 710, fax: 051 271 699, email: info@opatija-tourism.hr. Find out more at the Opatija Tourism Office website. Take a look at our Photos of Opatijapage for more sights from the town.
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Opatija, a magnificent coastal town on the Adriatic Sea and a well-known 19th-century health resort, is today a popular holiday destination for tourists from all over the world. A mild and pleasant climate makes Opatija a perfect destination all year long. The town is surrounded by stunning nature. It is located at the foot of Mount Učka, a ...
Sep 14, 2018 · Opatija is where Croatian coastal tourism began in the middle of the 19th century. Read our guide to this pioneering city on the Kvarner Gulf.
Opatija. Croatia, Europe. Genteel Opatija, 13km west of Rijeka, was the most chic seaside resort for the Austro-Hungarian elite during the days of the Austro-Hungarian Empire – as evidenced by the many handsome belle époque villas that the period bequeathed the town.
