Opatija, settled under the Ucka Mountain in the Kvarner Bay, is known as the town with the longest tourism tradition in Croatia.
Opatija, settled under the Ucka Mountain in the Kvarner Bay, is known as the town with the longest tourism tradition in Croatia. This town’s agreeable climate year round started attracting visitors during the Austro-Hungarian Empire. 150 years later, Opatija is still among the staples of Croatian seaside towns, and among leaders in the health and wellness tourism. Walk through Villa Angelina, one of the first resorts in Opatija, and continue onto its beautiful park with plants from all over the world. The Maiden with the Seagull, a famous sculpture erected on the bank of the sea along Opatija’s famous Lungomare, is a must photography spot, and a recognizable symbol of this charming coastal town.