Apartments Opatija

While the Adriatic coast is full of walled stone towns and modern apartments dotted along the coast, a tourist resort a little north of the port of Rijeka in Kvarner region offers something rather different.

Many people feel that they have left Croatia when they visit the town of Opatija, whose grand but faded villas have more in common with the Italian heritage of the region. The healthy climate is one reason why the town has had a successful tourism tradition for more than 170 years, and wellness is still a very important part of the Opatija tourism offer today.

Opatija's history pre-dates the Romans and it was included in the territory of the Liburni. Its rise in the modern era was associated with the arrival of the railways, which made the town very accessible to the elite of the Austro-Hungarian empire, and its pleasant climate made it a popular place of recuperation for the elite of Vienna.

Opatija today is a very pleasant experience, with its many sea front villas offering clues of the town's former grandeur. It is a destination which tends to have a longer tourist season than most based on its wellness tourism and climate. A walk along the town's very impressive promenade is a pleasant experience whatever the season.

Just a 15-minute drive to Rijeka, Opatija is also the gateway to Istria, and popular destinations such as Pula, Poreč and Motovun are easily reached from Opatija.

Private accommodation in Opatija

Private accommodation in Opatija offers plenty of choice, from modern apartments to a holiday home in one of those atmospheric villas of a previous age. Simply browse through the PSH Croatia database to find the Opatija private accommodation experience to suit your holiday needs.

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