Opatija Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town and settlement in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, Croatia
About Opatija
Considered one of the oldest Croatian tourist destinations, with roots in 19th century when Opatija was popular spot for Austro-Hungarian king and other noblemen. Most of the remarkable hotels and villas are built in period of Austro-Hungarian tourism expansion, from the middle of 19th century until the First World War. Even today Opatija has kept its high profile, often being referred as the "Croatian Cannes". The foundations of this city lie with the St. Jacob's abbey, which soon evolved into Opatija (Opatija means 'abbey'). St Jacob, the patron saint of travellers, tanners and fruit-growers, is celebrated every year on July 25th, which is also celebrated in the town as theDay of the City of Opatija. In recent history, however, the city of Opatija (Italian:Abbazia) remained in the clutch
Top Attractions in Opatija
Explore the best things to see and do in Opatija:
- ★Fountain of Helios and Serena
- ★Hike Učka mountain
- ★Maiden and the seagull
- ★Slatina
- ★Swim on the city beaches
- ★Villa Angiolina
- ★Walk "Lungo mare"
Opatija Travel Guide Sections
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