It is with good cause that Opatija is known as the Queen of the Adriatic. In addition to having beautiful nature and the status of a climatic health resort, the town has been cultivating its role as a tourist resort for 180 years. The area’s mild and pleasant climate makes Opatija the perfect destination all year round. The combination of sea and mountains, interesting architecture from the Habsburg era and excellent restaurants has proved ideal for the development of various forms of tourism.
After the summer holidays and the return to the hustle and bustle of everyday life, treat yourself to a stay in Opatija dedicated to the health of body and mind!
Why Opatija?
Your destination for well-being
With lifestyles getting increasingly hectic, the importance of well-being is becoming more and more important. The aim is not only a feeling of comfort but also health and happiness, and that is exactly what a holiday in Opatija can provide! Unique special offers and wellness packages are designed to rejuvenate your body and mind through massages, beauty treatments, medical therapies, and physical activity.
Outdoor activities
Physical activity is important not only for the health of the body, but also of the mind. Opatija is a very special town in this respect, because here you can enjoy a variety of activities, both at sea and in the mountains. The ten-kilometre long Lungomare coastal promenade, the Carmen Sylva forest promenade and Mount Učka are places where you can find inner peace and forget about the worries of the present.
This autumn, join us for Nordic walking tours along the historic paths of Opatija, with licensed guides!
Gastronomy
Food lovers should definitely visit Opatija, as the town is recognised as an oasis for top restaurants in which chefs create true works of art with local ingredients such as Kvarner scampi, wild asparagus and sweet chestnuts.
Special autumn treats are Lovran sweet chestnuts – a treat you simply have to try!
Chocolate Festival
Opatija’s sweetest event, the Chocolate Festival, will take place from 8 to 10 November, bringing together exclusive local and international chocolate producers, who will delight visitors with exceptional flavours, shapes and creations made with this favourite delicacy.
Surrender to the magic of chocolate in Opatija and create a lifetime’s sweet memories!
Opatija Advent
December is set aside for the most beautiful Advent by the sea, which proudly bears the ‘Best Christmas Lights’ title. The town will once again glitter in its festive guise and take you on a magical journey. Luxuriously decorated streets and squares, an ice rink close to the sea, the sound of cheerful Christmas carols and the scent of mulled wine and hot chocolate wafting in the air, and much more, combine to create the magic of Opatija Advent.