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Opatija Travel Guide: 182 reviews and 432 photos

OPATIJA - THE NICE OF ADRIATIC - Opatija

Frequently called the Nice of the Adriatic, Opatija is one of the best known tourist resorts in Croatia and simultaneously the town with the longest tourist tradition along the east coast of the Adriatic. In 1883 Opatija became the first place along the Adriatic to introduce tourist statistics.

To be honest - I dont like coastal town like this. I would never go to such place in summer because it's to crowded. But I like it in spring and winter when there's really few tourists.You can walk along Lungomare in peace, listening to seagulls,feeding them...

The first hotel in Opatija, the Kvarner Hotel, was built in 1884 next to the coast with the help of Austrian finance. It was followed by others and today Opatija has around 20 hotels and many catering and sports and recreation facilities.

Due to its relatively moderate climate, Opatija's tourist capacities attract guests in both summer and winter. Take a walk along the 12-km coastal promenade (lungomare), go swimming or perhaps visit one of the many restaurants, take in an international sailing regatta – in short, the visitor to Opatija can choose from a wide range of options.

Last visit to Opatija: Mar 2005
Intro Updated Jul 22, 2005
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Reviews (30)

OPATIJA COAT OF ARMS Favorites (3)

The coat of arms of Opatija pictures a white seagull with red beak and claws standing on top of a white tower on a cliff... more travel advice

TIME TO CATCH A LITTLE WARMTH Off The Beaten Path (4)

When bura wind finally stopped little lizzards came out of the holes and showed all their beauty. more travel advice

ST.JACOB PARK Things to Do (13)

You can see how low the temperatures were. The water in Fountain Helios and Selena froze. more travel advice

DRESSED PALM TREES Local Customs (1)

I find it very funny or let's say interesting how they protect palm trees from heavy Bura wind. The stalk is wrapped... more travel advice

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deecat Sep 27, 2006 at 8:56 AM

Comprehensive coverage of Opatija. Compelling, colorful photographs of this charming place. What a gorgeous hotel. Love your honesty about the dog dropping problem. Dynamic travelogues. Loved photo of fountain with frozen water.
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VeronicaG Sep 5, 2006 at 1:01 PM

It seems Opatija has some very pretty sights--especially along the water! The hotels look great, too...very scenic area!
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whitecliff62 Aug 8, 2006 at 11:46 PM

Lovely page, i thougt i'd better check out Croatia, i'm off there next July and i like what i see so far, all the best Cliffie
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bugulma Jun 23, 2006 at 12:24 AM

wow!! 12 km of Lungomare!! I'd like to walk along it (I hope to do it in august). And I hope i will avoid to step to dog's sh*t :-)
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Maurizioago Feb 15, 2006 at 9:18 AM

I'd like to come with you to Opatija... Ciao!
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Aurorae Jul 22, 2005 at 3:29 AM

Nikada nisam bila u Opatiji, i cini mi se da ce se uskoro taj propust ispraviti! Divna stranica!
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acemj Jul 9, 2005 at 12:20 PM

It's easy to see why Opatija has been a hit with tourists for so long. Your pictures capture this city well.
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karenincalifornia Jun 22, 2005 at 8:43 PM

I spent a couple of days on my honeymoon in Opatija and we stayed at the Hotel Kvarner. Your pages were fun memories for me! We had a sea view, too, but a VERY incomfortable sofa bed!
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diosh Jun 10, 2005 at 5:25 AM

Your beautiful pics reminded me of wonderful trips we made to your beautiful country.Thankyou, Diana
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Enzyme_X Apr 20, 2005 at 2:29 AM

Vidim, da si bila na naših koncih. Par tednov nazaj smo ravno ujel en lep vikend in smo šli na sprehod po Opatiji in odprli sezono sladoledov. Super stran. Ciao, Samo