"Opatija" a Opatija Travel Page by Fiuman

Opatija is located in the Bay of Kvarner (45o 20') beneath Mount Učka (1.401 m high) at the point where the Mediterranean reaches most deeply into the European continent. Mount Učka and the nearby islands provide good shelter from strong winds for this tourist resort that can easily be reached at any time throughout the year.

Climate – a moderate Mediterranean climate with mild winters and pleasant summers. Continuous circulation of air and sea aerosol. The average air temperature in summer is 21.9 oC, and in winter 7 oC. The sea temperature in summer goes up to 26 oC. The area averages 2,000 hours of sunshine a year.

Most of the hotels in Opatija were built towards the end of the 19th century or at the beginning of the 20th. Being architecturally well preserved, they also offer all the comforts that modern guests expect.