Situated on the stunning Istrian Peninsula overlooking the beautiful Kvarner Bay, Opatija is one of Croatia’s most popular resorts in both summer and winter, with an average temperature of 25°C in the summer and a respectable 10°C in the winter. The longest established resort in the region, it has long been popular with European royalty and celebrities and offers visitors the holiday of a lifetime, offering long sandy beaches, beautiful countryside as well as all the facilities one expects from a modern European holiday resort.
Visitors to Opatija can not help but be impressed by the splendid architecture on display throughout the town. A particular favourite holiday destination of the Austro-Hungarian nobility, you can see this influence wherever you go in Opatija. Other historic must-see sites include the Maiden and the Seagull statue, Zvonko Car’s stunning statue of a young girl with her palm outstretched to a seagull. The statue sits on a small rocky outcrop that trails into the sea and is a favourite with visitors from around the world and you will no doubt want to take a photograph of this wondrous sculpture.
If you prefer your holidays to be on the relaxing side and love to spend long days relaxing on the beach, then Opatija is a great choice for your holiday. Protected from the elements by the beautiful Kvarner Bay and its many islands, the sea gently laps on the shore unlike some other resorts that can often be pounded by larger waves, making Opatija a great choice if you love to swim. It’s often so serene it’s like swimming in a lake. That also means it is great for watersports, and you have a choice of activities available as you walk along the beachfront.
Opatija boasts some of the best restaurants that Croatia has to offer. From high class fine dining and modern European cuisine to traditional Croatian eateries serving meals made with the finest local produce, there is something for all tastes in the taverns and restaurants of Opatija. As a modern European resort, there’s also a variety of entertainment offer to tourists too, from gentle folk music evenings to more modern discos.
Shoppers are well catered for in Opatija. Reflecting its reputation as a modern European resort of distinction, in Opatija you will find an array of luxurious goods for sale at fantastic prices alongside a whole host of Croatia’s finest handmade goods and local produce.
If Opatija sounds like the perfect destination for your holiday, there’s a variety of some of Europe’s finest accommodation awaiting you. As befits a resort with a distinguished history of hosting some of Europe’s finest Royal families, there are a number of 4* and 5* hotels that are as good as in any modern European city. As well as this there is a host of quality self catering accommodation and villas, where you can enjoy the beautiful town of Opatija whilst enjoying all the comforts of home.