Opatija is developing tourism since 19th century. It has many cultural and historical monuments, parks, natural beauties to see. Near Opatija there is a Park of Nature Ucka with over 70 nest birds and even more other birds. There is a lookout from which you can see islands of Kvarner, Istria, mountains of Gorski Kotar, Venice, Italian Alps... At Ucka you can enjoy beauties that come from nature such as flora, fauna, minerals, ground waters, woods, waterfalls, pastures...
Opatija has accommodation for over 6000 tourists a day. You can find accommodation in many hotels, private houses, apartments, rooms... You can have fun in many night clubs, restaurants, caffe bars, wellness center, excursions...
If you visit Opatija you have to visit attractions that it offers:
â?? Park and Villa Angiolina,
â?? St. Jakov`s Park,
â?? Fountain Helios and Selena,
â?? Girl with a sea-gull,
â?? St. Jakov`s Church,
â?? Madonna,
â?? Friedrich Julius Schuller`s monument,
â?? Summer stage,
â?? Port,
â?? Lungomare â?? promenade,
â?? Parish Church of St. Mary`s Assumption...
St. Jakov`s Park is a park divided to 60 fields. They are filled with 150 different plant species.
A girl with sea-gull is one of the symbols of Opatija, made in 1956.
Promenade Lungomare is 12 km long coastal promenade.
Summer stage is used for festivals and movies
Opatija (Kvarner, Croatia) is located in Kvarner`s bay. Mountain Ucka and islands protect Opatija from strong winds. Opatija has longest tourist tradition in Croatia and it is one of the most visited tourist destination in Croatia.
Climate is Mediterranean with mild winters and hot summers. Average summer temperature is 22 C°, and average winter temperature is around 7 C°. It has around 2000 sunny hours a year.
