Opatija & Lungomare
Take a walk along the unique 10-km-long seaside promenade, where emperors and kings used to stroll…
Opatija
Opatija, a magnificent coastal town on the Adriatic Sea and a well-known 19th-century health resort, is today a popular holiday destination for tourists from all over the world.
A mild and pleasant climate makes Opatija a perfect destination all year long. The town is surrounded by stunning nature. It is located at the foot of Mount Učka, a popular destination for hikers and excursionists and a boundary between the green Istrian peninsula and the littoral region which features a perfect harmony of varied landscapes. Opatija is surrounded by charming small towns characterised by narrow streets and a rich history.
Opatija boasts numerous places of interest. The town’s streets are filled with houses distinguished by a specific architecture and with villas from the Habsburg period. This is a renowned wellness destination that continues to attract guests in search of a relaxed atmosphere. A wide range of beaches, clear sea and a variety of services and facilities are the key factors why tourists keep coming back to Opatija.
Lungomare
You don’t really know Opatija if you haven’t taken a walk along its historic Franz Joseph I coastal promenade – the Lungomare.
Gently meandering along the coastline where the healthy spray of the murmuring sea spreads in the air, this trail takes you back to the times when emperors, kings, Nobel laureates and artists used to walk here. Built in stages from 1888 to 1911, the Lungomare connects Volosko and Lovran at a length of almost ten kilometres. Ever since, the Lungomare has been a favourite walking path for local people and their visitors, a motif of countless photographs and paintings, and an essential part of Opatija’s townscape when viewed from the sea.
