Holidays in Opatija

There's an Austrian aura to Opatija that's unmissable. Established in the 12th century and named 'Abbazia' after a Benedictine abbey, its seaside elegance is left over from the 19th century Austrian nobles who came here for the mild climate and pure air. Tucked under Mount Ucka on the pine-covered coast near Istria, today's Opatija isn't all about Austria though. Nowadays, Italian tourists bring excitement and style. It's a great recipe if you're looking for an exclusive yet buzzing base rolled into one. Start your day with a coffee-and-cake breakfast and stroll the 12-kilometre Lungomare, the waterfront that skirts the resort before curling around the wooded hills to the modern tourist areas beyond. Here in Opatija's centre, frilly pastel-painted villas – many now luxurious hotels - stand in palm-tipped gardens, their fancy facades staring out over the dazzling Adriatic.

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