Things to Do in Opatija
Habsburg grandeur, coastal walks, mountain views, and a 15th-century abbey. Opatija is more than just a beach town.
Lungomare (Franz Joseph Promenade)
Lungomare (Franz Joseph Promenade)
12km coastal walkway from Volosko to Lovran, built 1911. The heart of Opatija β free and stunning.
π Coastal promenade, Opatija
Villa Angiolina & Park
Villa Angiolina & Park
1844 villa with tourism museum and exotic botanical park. The camellias in spring are spectacular.
π Park Angiolina, 51410 Opatija
Maiden with the Seagull (Djevojka s galebom)
Maiden with the Seagull (Djevojka s galebom)
Opatija's iconic symbol since 1956. Best photographed at sunset from the Lungomare.
π Lungomare, 51410 Opatija
St. Jacob's Church
St. Jacob's Church
15th century church β the town's namesake. Free entry, beautifully renovated.
π Opatija center, 51410 Opatija
Mount UΔka
Mount UΔka
1,401m peak above Opatija. Hike, paraglide, or just drive up for views to Venice on clear days.
π UΔka Nature Park, above Opatija
Volosko
Volosko
Fishing village next to Opatija with cobblestone streets, art galleries, and the area's best restaurants.
π Volosko, 51410 Opatija
Open Air Theatre (Ljetna pozornica)
Open Air Theatre (Ljetna pozornica)
Habsburg-era open air venue from 1898. Summer concerts and cultural events in a stunning setting.
π Opatija center, 51410 Opatija
Croatian Walk of Fame (Staza slavnih)
Croatian Walk of Fame (Staza slavnih)
Croatian celebrities immortalized in promenade stars. Spot tennis legends and pop stars while you walk.
π Lungomare promenade, 51410 Opatija