Opatija

Before Opatija became a holiday resort, Volosko was the seat of the district, an important trade port and the area's administrative centre. Today Volosko has lost that importance, but not its magical appeal as a picturesque fishing village, an inexhaustible source of inspiration to artists, a haven to those searching for peace in the narrow lanes of the old town, or for a cup of coffee on the waterfront, in the unique atmosphere of the harbour. There is something very special about the view of the sea from Volosko's waterfront: the whole Adriatic seems to open up towards the south from here…

When walking through the lanes in the historic part of the town, you will come across the monument commemorating Volosko as the birthplace of Andrija Mohorovičić, the world-famous scientist who first identified the discontinuity that separates the Earth's crust from the mantle. This layer is called the Mohorovičić Discontinuity, or Moho for short. He was born in the house at the very beginning of the Lungomare coastal promenade.

Today Volosko is also synonymous with fine gastronomy – from typical taverns offering fish and other traditional dishes of the local area, to superb gourmet restaurants that are listed in the most prestigious international restaurant guides – Volosko offers all of that, and much more. It is only a pleasant three-kilometre stroll along the coastal promenade from where you are now standing. Do not miss the chance to pay this enchanting place a visit!

Just like Volosko, Veprinac was also an important centre long before Opatija became a notable tourist resort. Probably built on the foundations of a pre-historic settlement, the origin of the name Veprinac is usually thought to be connected to the Croatian word for butcher's broom, a plant which grows abundantly in the area. The historic heritage of the town includes the Veprinac Law from 1507, a very important document that regulated the customs and legal issues of the time.

The old part of the town can be reached by passing the town gate with three arches, which is located in the former municipal building. On the right, in front of the town gate, is the loggia, and on the left is St. Anne's Chapel with an inscription from 1442. During recent restoration work, the remnants of some interesting frescoes were found on the walls inside the chapel, but these still need to be researched in more detail. The building right by the town gate hosts an ethnological collection presenting items, tools and documents that illustrate how people in this area used to live in the past.

The ascent up stone steps to the entrance to the church yard of St. Mark's parish church; the wonderful views of Kvarner Bay and Opatija on the sea side, and Mount Učka in the hinterland; the church yard where time seems to be standing still – this is Veprinac, the ancient town above Opatija Riviera where at every turn one can feel the nostalgic spirit of the times gone by. Just like the local poet Josip Stanić wrote in his verses – Veprinac seems to almost touch the heaven

Visitors to Ika can enjoy perfect peace and quiet – probably the most sought-after qualities on a holiday, and essential for escaping the stress of daily life. This small coastal town with a population of only several hundred is particularly proud of its fishing and shipbuilding traditions, which today make up part of the local tourism offer. Ika is also the university centre of the Opatija Riviera, as it is home to the internationally recognised Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management, which has educated hundreds of students from all over Croatia and abroad.

A special event is the Fish Festival, when visitors can experience what it means to live in a coastal place like this, as they have the opportunity to help fishermen repair their nets or place the fish traps, observe the fishing boats as they set out to sea, and then taste the freshly caught fish prepared by local chefs.

The sea has always been the main resource for the people of Ičići ever since the ninth century BC when the Liburnians (an Illyrian tribe) used to build their fast ships along these coasts and then sail to North Africa and Asia Minor. Today, Ičići is most famous for its attractive beach and one of the best marinas in the Adriatic.
Ičići offers much more than just enjoying the beach and sea. Visitors can spend an action-packed holiday doing a variety of sports activities such as speedminton, sand volleyball, beach aerobics, tennis, paintball and football at the nearby campsite. For hiking enthusiasts, there are numerous marked trails leading up to Mount Učka that start in Ičići and end at the top of the highest mountain in Kvarner.

Festival Opatija is proud to announce world famous Italian singer-songwriter and musician Zucchero in concert on July 17h at 21.30 in Opatija!

Zucchero is coming on his 'Wanted' World Tour 2018 at Open Air Theatre, one of the most spectacular and the most beautiful venues of this kind in the Mediterrane, after 10 years. The concerts on this tour include some of his greatest hits like 'Baila Morena', 'Senza Una Donna', 'Diavolo In Me', 'Partigiano Reggiano', a number of songs from 'Black Cat' and two new songs from 'Wanted' (The Best Collection).
Ticket price: 200,00 kn (pre-sale untill June 16th) / 300,00 kn (on July 17th)

Tickets can be purchased in the Festival Opatija office at Open Air Theatre (Zert bb; business days from 8 am to 4 pm), in Rijeka at Dallas Music shop (Splitska 2a), Croatia Records Music Shop (Užarska 3) and 'Nad Urom' coffee bar in the Korzo Department Store or online at www.mojekarte.hr and www.eventim.hr

he City of Opatija organizes, in cooperation with the City of Vienna, for the 11th time the "VIENNESE BALL" in Opatija. Experience the excitement of a glittering Viennese ball in Opatija!

When: 22nd September 2018 8:00 p.m.
Where: Crystal Hall, Hotel Kvarner – Opatija
Entrance fee: 350,00 kn incl. dinner
Grand opening is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. with the arrival of the Hochmeister and Deutschmeister from Vienna, followed by the performance of the Wiener Tanzkomitee under the leadership of Michael Badin and the Original Wiener Strauss Capelle.
Enjoy the music and dancing, a gala dinner in a charming ambience as well as the highlight of the night – a beautiful fireworks over the Opatija sky. After the fireworks, the Hoch – and Deutschmeister k.u.k. Wiener Regimentskapelle IR4 will held a concert of grand Viennese tunes on the terrace of the Hotel Kvarner.

22nd September 2018 8:00 p.m.

The town market is a favourite meeting point for local people, especially in the morning hours. It is therefore no wonder that this town square hosts a particularly vibrant Advent programme. In addition to a traditional offer of food and drink, the Advent on the Market programme stands out for its unique offer of souvenirs and Christmas gifts handmade by local artisans. The excellent atmosphere at the town market is rounded off by interesting programmes for all ages: apart from concerts by popular musicians, Opatija’s market is also the stage for various theatrical and puppet plays, and performances by members of local associations.

The Opatija Riviera is so attractive in winter that even Santa Claus cannot resist paying a visit here. Every December, he moves from Lapland to his "residence" on Mount Učka, where the snow and horse-drawn sleighs make the perfect setting for an encounter with the white-bearded Santa during the Christmas Tale in Učka Nature Park. This event, which lasts for three days in December, is particularly interesting for children who can meet Santa and tell him their Christmas wishes, while their parents relax in the idyllic atmosphere with a cup of hot tea.

With the arrival of Iginio Scarpa, a patrician from Rijeka and building of his summer house Villa Angiolina in 1844, Opatija opened her doors to a whole line of guests and passengers. This is the building that certainly marked the beginning of the tourist epoch in the history of Opatija.

Most probably built in 1420, as a colony of Benedictine refugees from the Friulian monastery of Saint Peter in Rožac (San Pietro di Rosazzo), the entire settlement will later be named after this abbey. Today very little has been preserved of its original appearance.

Before Opatija became a holiday resort, Volosko was the seat of the district, an important trade port and the area's administrative centre. Today Volosko has lost that importance, but not its magical appeal as a picturesque fishing village, an inexhaustible source of inspiration to artists, a haven to those searching for peace in the narrow lanes of the old town, or for a cup of coffee on the waterfront, in the unique atmosphere of the harbour. There is something very special about the view of the sea from Volosko's waterfront: the whole Adriatic seems to open up towards the south from here…

When walking through the lanes in the historic part of the town, you will come across the monument commemorating Volosko as the birthplace of Andrija Mohorovičić, the world-famous scientist who first identified the discontinuity that separates the Earth's crust from the mantle. This layer is called the Mohorovičić Discontinuity, or Moho for short. He was born in the house at the very beginning of the Lungomare coastal promenade.

Today Volosko is also synonymous with fine gastronomy – from typical taverns offering fish and other traditional dishes of the local area, to superb gourmet restaurants that are listed in the most prestigious international restaurant guides – Volosko offers all of that, and much more. It is only a pleasant three-kilometre stroll along the coastal promenade from where you are now standing. Do not miss the chance to pay this enchanting place a visit!

On the promontory in front of the one-time cemetery a girl of stone extend her arm to a gull. This, however, is a new sculpture, the work of a sculptor Car, and it was erected here in 1956 and turned into one of Opatija’s symbols.

Just like Volosko, Veprinac was also an important centre long before Opatija became a notable tourist resort. Probably built on the foundations of a pre-historic settlement, the origin of the name Veprinac is usually thought to be connected to the Croatian word for butcher's broom, a plant which grows abundantly in the area. The historic heritage of the town includes the Veprinac Law from 1507, a very important document that regulated the customs and legal issues of the time.

The old part of the town can be reached by passing the town gate with three arches, which is located in the former municipal building. On the right, in front of the town gate, is the loggia, and on the left is St. Anne's Chapel with an inscription from 1442. During recent restoration work, the remnants of some interesting frescoes were found on the walls inside the chapel, but these still need to be researched in more detail. The building right by the town gate hosts an ethnological collection presenting items, tools and documents that illustrate how people in this area used to live in the past.

The ascent up stone steps to the entrance to the church yard of St. Mark's parish church; the wonderful views of Kvarner Bay and Opatija on the sea side, and Mount Učka in the hinterland; the church yard where time seems to be standing still – this is Veprinac, the ancient town above Opatija Riviera where at every turn one can feel the nostalgic spirit of the times gone by. Just like the local poet Josip Stanić wrote in his verses – Veprinac seems to almost touch the heaven

The famous coastal promenade that stretches from Volosko to Lovran. Officially named the Franz Joseph I Promenade, it is still best known as the Lungomare. A walk along this promenade above all means enjoying the fresh sea air and a beautiful coastal landscape dotted with quaint coves, but it is also much more than that.

When you feel like taking a stroll in green forest surroundings, go to the Carmen Sylva forest promenade to experience the atmosphere of Opatija’s hinterland.

If you’d like to explore the green hinterland of the town, Opatija has the fantastic Carmen Sylva forest promenade located a little further away from the sea. This path offers a great opportunity to return to nature and enjoy fresh air enriched with scents of the forest.

Take a walk along the narrow paths and discover a vantage point with a gazebo situated on Queen Elisabeth’s Rock, which local people call Mala Fortica. From here, you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the surrounding area!

The Open Air Theatre is situated on the green "peninsula" of the well-known Opatija’s “Angiolina Park”, right by the sea. This unique location and its ambiance created by the combination of stone walls and greenery make it the most spectacular and the most beautiful venue of this kind in the Mediterranean.

With the arrival of Iginio Scarpa, a patrician from Rijeka and building of his summer house Villa Angiolina in 1844, Opatija opened her doors to a
whole line of guests and passengers. This is the building that certainly marked the beginning of the tourist epoch in the history of Opatija.

Most probably built in 1420, as a colony of Benedictine refugees from the Friulian monastery of Saint Peter in Rožac (San Pietro di Rosazzo), the entire settlement will later be named after this abbey. Today very little has been preserved of its original appearance.

On the promontory in front of the one-time cemetery a girl of stone extend her arm to a gull. This, however, is a new sculpture, the work of a sculptor Car, and it was erected here in 1956 and turned into one of Opatija’s symbols.

The famous coastal promenade that stretches from Volosko to Lovran. Officially named the Franz Joseph I Promenade, it is still best known as the Lungomare. A walk along this promenade above all means enjoying the fresh sea air and a beautiful coastal landscape dotted with quaint coves, but it is also much more than that.

Opatija's Saint James Park is located in the centre of the town, in the protected historic part, next to the Church of Sveti Jakov (St. James) and the former monastery. Its location was the nucleus for the development of the town. The upper part is dominated by the neo-baroque fountain Helios and Selene, the work of the sculptor Hans Ratkausky from 1889.

The building that the inhabitants and guests of Opatija today mostly know as a venue for various exhibitions, concerts and theatrical performances, was originally a pastry shop. It was built in 1900 for the Quarnero company of Vienna, and expanded in 1908 following the plan of the Opatija architect Sandor Neuhausler.

The Swiss House, located in the Angiolina Park, is today one of the three buildings of the Croatian Museum of Tourism where exhibitions present the history of Opatija.

The Croatian Walk of Fame is a symbolic tribute to all the people whose sporting, scientific, cultural or artistic endeavors have contributed significantly to the worldwide promotion of Croatia. Check who are the laureates!

The Open Air Theatre is situated on the green "peninsula" of the well-known Opatija’s “Angiolina Park”, right by the sea. This unique location and its ambiance created by the combination of stone walls and greenery make it the most spectacular and the most beautiful venue of this kind in the Mediterranean.

Situated on the cliffs overlooking Preluk Bay, the Navis restaurant offers each guest a wonderful culinary experience. The ambience is a magical one: you can look at the enticing Kvarner archipelago on the horizon while your taste buds wait for a special surprise. Inspired by the best ingredients of Mediterranean and continental cuisine, you will become acquainted with brilliant and imaginative ideas transformed into an inspirational menu consisting of seasonal and local ingredients. The careful selection of ingredients and the magical interpretations of our chef result in a wonderful culinary experience. You’ll be amazed!

The chef Robert Benzia, thanks to his talent, experience and training in Italy, at the respectable Boscolo Academy, transfers his creativity to the dishes and creates unique gastronomic delicacies based on seasonal ingredients.

Konoba Tramerka is a place with heart and soul. We cook the same way as we do it at home, within our family, with ingredients that we either produce by ourselves or we find in the baskets and nets of local manufacturers and fishermen. The source of Tramerka’s culinary ideas is primarily the richness of the Adriatic Sea in front of us. Yet we named our konoba after our favourite small island of Zadar archipelago. There is Učka mountain at our back – our second inspiration, and of course there is Istria – where our roots come from. We are grateful for having the best for our place from both sides, fresh and natural.

Attractive location above the sea with the view to Opatija harbour and Kvarner bay. You can spend pleasant moments in the Yacht Club and enjoy the specialties we created for you.
We offer traditional homemade local cuisine of Istra-Primorje region with an accent on seafood delicacies, pasta, risotto and meat.
Fishermans, navigators and gastronomic connoisseurs are coming to Yacht Club Opatija every day due to the fact that our meals are made in a traditional way. Blue fish is always available and crabs, shellfish and white fish are prepared for biggest gastronomers.
Wine card is excellent and our classic offer of pasta and meat has a homemade taste.

Specialty: Pair of fragrant scallops on a cream of apples and reduced monkfish with curcuma, coffee powder and black Istrian truffles

Specialty. homemade pasta fagottino with Kvarner scampi and Torchon goose liver.

Specialties: fish, shellfish and seafood, traditional grill and wood-fired based oven, aquarium with spiny lobsters.

Specialties: Pasta with mussels and scampi, tuna steak

Specialties: homemade ravioli stuffed with ricotta and spinach, homemade black gnocchi in Adriatic prawn sauce, hot cold salad with scampi, black orzotto with cuttlefish, salmon fillet with black polenta and saffron sauce

Specialties: grill, venison, vegetable soup, dry-cured ham, cooked ham

Specialties: depending on season and seasonal foods

Hotel Ambasador***** offers stylish, modern rooms, as well as suites and family rooms. Enjoy great service and excellent amenities such as a wellness center in a seafront setting.

Boutique Hotel Mali Raj is located directly on the coast, in a beautiful bay between Opatija and Icici. It is a hotel with a long tradition, owned by family Sesar whose dream turned into a beautiful hotel. The hotel offers special healthy diet and there is no smoking allowed.
Crystal clear sea and numerous sunny days during the year give you the opportunity to bathe in the sea and sunbathe surrounded by the beauties of nature.

Perhaps you’d prefer long walks along the coast in the shade of pine trees. Maybe you’d enjoy riding a bike near the sea or through the wine roads while stopping to taste gastronomic delights of the traditional cuisine.

The hotel is adapted for disabled people.

Boutique Hotel Mali Raj certainly gives the best value for money.

The second coastal hotel built in Croatia and close to Opatija’s top sights, Remisens Premium Heritage Hotel Imperial provides modern conference facilities, a Viennese styled café and antique furnishings.

Do you have an artistic, curious side? Can’t leave home without your technology? Then our modern Amadria Park Royal with its striking and innovative design may appeal to you. Our 54 modern, luxury rooms and apartments feature uninterrupted Kvarner Bay and Opatija harbourviews.

Hint of old world influence
While the interior focuses on luxurious modern comforts and conveniences, Royal’s exterior design has been influenced by the style of Opatija’s historic villas. Our hotel is accessed from Royal Square; a small, tranquil courtyard accented by a French topiary garden.

Intellectual appeal
Do games of logic and intellect appeal to you? Or getting caught up in a good book? Decorated with original artworks and sculptures, our Royal Club Cafe and library invites you in. It’s a tribute to the 19th century popularity of ‘the game of kings’ (chess). As with all our cafes and restaurant, it provides stunning sea views.

The historic Remisens Premium Villa Amalia is located in a lush park close to Opatija's most famous sights. It will delight you with the views of the blue sea that it offers.

Hotel Bevanda***** provides its guests with complete relaxation in richly furnished rooms and personally customized services. The hotel was built on the foundations of a restaurant of the same name, established in 1971.

Amadria Park Milenij is a 5 star luxury hotel in Opatija. In its 99 stylish, luxuriously furnished rooms and suites, the hotel offers its guests accommodation in a relaxed atmosphere.

Hotel Mozart***** is an elegant boutique hotel built in 1894. Mozart, the synonym for a warm and cordial welcome, has been writing the tourism history of the pearl of Kvarner Bay, Opatija, from the very first letters.

* à la carte restaurant Navis with a wonderful terrace close to the sea
*40 designer-decorated rooms and 4 suites, all with their own terrace and a sea view
* Navis spa centre
* Wi-Fi
* 24-hour reception
* inside and outside pool with sunbathing area
* guaranteed parking (outside parking and garage)
* lobby bar
* congress hall (for seminars, lectures and conferences for up to 30 people)
* receptions

An Original Period Villa
Does architecture with original character appeal to you more than modern designs? Our charmed five-star Sveti Jakov allows you to step into history. Experience the remarkable authenticity, of period-style features in our 1886-built villa, of the Austro-Hungarian Empire era.

Elegance comes in boutique sizes
Amadria Park Sveti Jakov offers complete luxury, with a choice of 26 high-comfort, spacious rooms, that have retained that grand, old-world allure. Enjoy superb sea and garden views from our superior category rooms.

Masses of green space
Our fine dining Restaurant Sveti Jakov overlooks St James park – home of well-known Opatija landmark, the ornate Helios and Selene fountain. Set beneath our historic arcade, you are invited into a world of tranquil, classic outdoor dining.

Grand Hotel 4 Opatijska Cvijeta**** is located in the very center of Opatija and includes four magnificent villas that were named after Opatija's best-known flowers. The hotel has 248 nicely furnished and comfortable rooms and suites.

A seafront 4-star hotel with excellent amenities, including the only marina in Opatija, Hotel Admiral offers spacious rooms, SPA zone and modern conference facilities.

Grand Hotel Adriatic is located close to the centre of Opatija, with a beautiful view over the Kvarner bay and its islands. The hotel complex consists of two buildings, Adriatic I**** and Adriatic II***, having a joint reception and other hotel facilities.

The Hotel Agava is situated in a wonderful old villa in the centre of Opatija in the immediate vicinity of the Angiolina Park with a magnificent view of Kvarner Bay. The former Villa Habsburg was built in 1896 and after a complete renovation in 2006 , it was turned into a hotel.

Villa Ambasador**** presents a romantic atmosphere along the sea coast. Private gardens with whirlpools perfectly complement Hotel Ambasador’s wellness facilities.

The Astoria Design hotel Opatija is located in the centre of Opatija. The hotel’s bright and modern design is wonderfully contrasted by the serene coolness of the glass bar in the lobby, the heart of the hotel. The individual guest rooms offer a continuation of the clear and expressive design.

The 4-star Hotel Bristol is former imperial hotel located in the center of Opatija. Built in 1906 in the Habsburg-era style, the hotel fits wonderfully into the attractive cityscape of the Adriatic region’s oldest tourist resort.

Hotel Villa Kapetanović is located above the picturesque Volosko. Pleasant surroundings and service that will pamper you along with a spectacular view from the terrace on the Kvarner islands will remain unforgettable in your memory.

The first hotel along the Adriatic, Remisens Premium Hotel Kvarner is seen as the standard for elegance and sophistication in Opatija. The hotel is perfect for weddings and conferences.

Stunning seafront views of the Kvarner Bay is the allure of Hotel Kristal****. More than half the rooms boast the breathtaking sights of the Adriatic.

Hotel Miramar**** is located directly at the sea, in a flourishing mediterranean garden, in an absolutely tranquil bay. Exclusive Spa-area, thalasso-therapy, heated in- and outdoor- pools, saunaworld ... a relax- and spa destination the whole year round.

Standing tall with historic and elegant architecture, Remisens Premium Grand Hotel Palace provides a summer terrace with live music, exclusive shopping and idyllic sea views.

Between Opatija and Lovran, the hills of Mt. Učka and the atmosphere of an idyllic fisherman's town between waves and sun, intimate luxury and gastronomic art rises the Hotel Villa Schubert*** - an inspiration for relaxation.

Hotel Savoy is located in the center of Opatija, right by the sea and the famous 12 km long promenade Lungomare. The hotel is first mentioned as far as 1910. when Opatija was a favorite tourist destination of the Austro-Hungarian and Italian aristocracy.

Within no more than three hours's flight from any European city, your plane will land you amid the colors, fragrances and sounds of the Mediterranean climate, the perfect surrounding for a pleasant, relaxing and fun holiday. On landing in the Rijeka Airport you have arrived at the best starting point for all your travels in the Adriatic Sea.
Rijeka Airport is situated 41 km from Opatija, connected with fast road. Apart from taxi and car rental service, there is shuttle service to/from city of Rijeka for each flight arrival and departure. Costs approx. 6 Eur.

Opatija can also be reached by air via five other international airports:
Zagreb (ZAG) - 180 km,
Pula (PUY) - 85 km scenic road / 99 km highway,
Trieste (TRS) - 106 km,
Ljubljana (LJU) - 135 km,
Venice (VCE) - 216 km.
For these airports public transportation or car rental service should be used.

All major sights in Opatija are within walking distance from all hotels. For exploring places on Riviera there is local City bus and regional bus lines 32, 33, 36, 37. Time schedules can be found on Internet and in the Tourist Information Centre.
Bus station has regular connections to major cities in Croatia.
Train stations are situated in Matulji (5 km) and Rijeka (15 km).

Taxi service is available from taxi stations on bus station and across Tourist Information Centre. Pick up at the address by phone call.

Apart post office, post stamps can be bought on newspaper shops Tisak and Tisakmedia. Mailboxes are yellow, however mail can also be handed at hotel receptions.

Summer working time

Pharmacy „Prima Pharme“
Maršala Tita 81
Tel: +385 51 712 359
Mob: +385 91 1271 005
Working hours: Mon – Fri 07:00 – 20:00
Sat 07:30 – 18:00
Sunday and holiday 08:00-12:00


Pharmacy ''Mirna Stjepčević''
Maršala Tita 91/I
Tel: +385 51 271 856
Working hours: Mon – Fri 07:00 – 21:00
Sat 08:00 – 18:00
Sun 08:00-12:00

Pharmacy ''Vaše zdravlje''
Trg Vladimira Gortana 4
Tel: +385 51 718 683
Working hours: Mon – Fri 07:00 – 20:00
Sat 07:30 – 15:00

Telephone
Country code: +385
Area code: 051

Time zone
Croatia is in the same time zone as Rome, Vienna, Paris and Munich (+1 GMT)

Electrical current
220 V/50 Hz, standard European 2 point plug