Opatija - the pearl of the Adriatic coast
The city of Opatija is rightfully called the pearl of the Adriatic coast, due to its geographical location and the peculiarities of the healing sea climate. Speaking about the geographical position of the city, we can safely call Opatija the city closest to Europe, to the nearest border crossing point to Slovenia, which is part of the Schengen zone, if you drive, it will take you a maximum of 15 minutes, crossing the border, in case that you have all the necessary documents, it will take a maximum of 5 minutes. And the nearest Italian city of Trieste can be reached in 30 minutes. The city of Trieste is considered the northern capital of Italy, and some locals call it "little Venice". The city of Opatija, in its architecture, is fundamentally different from most other Croatian cities, with its pomposity and luxury of building facades, which in many ways resemble some Austrian cities, and this is not accidental, since the city was founded by the Austrian elite, and the main purpose of the city was originally planned as resort for the Austrian nobility, generals and wealthy merchants. Enough to walk along the main street of the city. M. Tita, and look at these most beautiful, richly decorated facades of buildings that were originally used as private villas, in order to understand how rich the owners were and how original the architects were, who laid the foundation for this beautiful city, located at the foot of the majestic Uč ka Mountain, with a beautiful view on the two largest islands in the Adriatic Sea: the islands of Krk and Cres. Back in the 16th century, in a safe bay, at the foot of the majestic Uchka mountain, Benedictine monks settled. The city became a particularly popular resort in the 18th century, after the famous aristocrat Higinio Scarpa appreciated the local climate and built his villa "Angelina". It was here, in a villa surrounded by olive and oleander trees, that Isadora Duncan, Gustav Mahler, Wilhelm II, A. P. Chekhov fell in love with spending time. Opatija is popular not only among tourists: various scientific congresses, conferences and symposiums are regularly held here. The tourist infrastructure of the city is well developed. The city has many hotels of different levels, private apartments and villas, campsites right on the beaches. We recommend that you book your hotel in advance. In total, the city can receive up to 8.000 tourists at the same time, given that there are no more than 5 thousand people in the city. There will be no problems with food. Many restaurants offer visitors a choice of both European and traditional Balkan cuisine. After sightseeing and a delicious lunch, you can try to catch your luck in a local casino or spend time in a nightclub. In Opatija there are many hotels offering accommodation for tourists in their rooms. In Opatija, there are old hotels built over 100 years ago in excellent condition, offering their guests to feel the flavor and grace of the times of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, as well as new hotels, the architecture and design of which meets all modern requirements and standards. All hotels in Opatija are located along the coastline, on the main street of the city. Along the embankment, there are cozy cafes and restaurants, and on weekends, guests are offered various entertainment programs.
