Opatija Hotels

Opatija (Abbazia) is the most famous of the lot and for a spell, was the fashionable place to be for Hapsburg kings, nobles and Euro élite power brokers. For 19^th aristocrats, the inherent allure of the former Benedictine abbey settlement was the view. Indeed, for contemporary visitors, both regal and non-regal alike, Opatija’s singular vantage point on the Adriatic is a bellwether. The seaside sanctuary, profuse with luxury hotels, villas and lush gardens, evokes a palpable, nostalgic air of class and elegance. If Opatija is devoid of major landmarks and museums, the town’s charm and backdrop more than makes up for the loss. Still, points of interest like Villa Angiolina, the Church of the Annunciati, Juraj Sporer Art Pavilion and Park of Saint Jacob provide enough of a distraction to wile away a few precious hours between drinks on the Lungomare.

Attractions

• Zvonko Car’s Maiden with seagull
• Villa Angiolina
• Church of the Annunciati
• Lungomare
• Croatian Walk of Fame

Activities

• Mount Vojak
• Park of Saint Jacob
• Open Air Summer Theatre
• Juraj Sporer Art Pavilion
• Volosko

Restaurants

• Bevanda
• Kaneta
• Ruzmarin
• Kukuriku
• Le Mandrac

Nightlife

• Caffé Harbour
• Monokini
• Hemingway’s
• Grand Hotel Adriatic Casino
• Disc Club Seven

Climate

Opatija has a humid subtropical climate, with mild, wet winters and hot summers.

• Winter (December to February) 3-8°C
• Spring (March to May) 6-20°C
• Summer (June to September) 17-27°C
• Fall (October to November) 8-17°C