Basic facts about Opatija

Situated below mountain and Nature Park Ucka, Opatija is a great choice for vacation in summer and winter. Beautiful nature, parks, old Austrian villas, seaside promenade and the beach 160 years attracted tourists from Europe and the world. Opatija is leading tourist destination in Croatia for the organization of congresses, seminars and conferences. Festivals, concerts, exhibitions and other cultural and sport events Opatija offers every.
Opatija is  the largest city and center Liburnian area which extends from the Plomin, along the coast and mountain massif Ucka and Cicarija to Rupe and Kastav.
Opatija climate is mediterranean climate with mild winters and tolerable summers.
The average summer temperature is 21.9 C, and winter 7 C. The sea temperature in summer rises to 26 C.

History of Opatija

Sheltered from cold winds, in rich and always green vegetation, Opatija enjoys all the advantages of mild mediterranean climate.

Developed around the Benedictine abbey, first mentioned in the XII century, the tourist site of its history Opatija prints 1844th The construction of the first summer-Angiolina villas surrounded by exotic park.
Opening of communication, particularly the railway connection to Vienna, Zagreb and Budapest (1873rd year) has enabled rapid development.

Urging eminent physician Dr. Schroeter, Dr. Billroth, Dr. Oertla and others, with all the natural values, prompted the Southern Railway Company in Vienna, headed by Friedrich Schüler, to Opatija into a tourist resort - among the leaders in Europe.
In a few years, accelerated construction of the first hotel 1884th, Opatija is already 1889th declared a health resort in which they operate hotels and boarding houses, dozens of doctors and clinic in the posh villas.

Many leaders of that era, many kings and emperors have visited Opatija especially in winter.

Today you can find modern and romantic hotels, campsites, private rooms and apartments. Is offering a first class modern equipped congress hall. Restaurants will offer quality and service to satisfy even the most fastidious guests.
Active holidays at sea and the mountains (Ucka 1401 n / m) complement the many tennis courts, recreation and walks by the sea.