Elegant tourist resort, the focal point of a riviera with the longest tourist tradition. It is sheletered from strong winds, and lies in the mild climate area. It was built at the end of nineteen – beginning of the twentieth century, and has preserved it’s harmony with nature ever since. It’s parks, illuminated coastal promenade (“lungomare“) 12 kilometers long, outfitted bathing areas and fountains are pleasant framework for villas and hotels, able to accommodate up to 6.000 guests. Opatija is rich in vegetation, situated at the foot of the greenest Učka mountain along the Adriatic sea. Because of relatively constant temperature (winter average 7 degrees centigrade, summer average 21,9 degrees centigrade), high air pressure and constant air flow, the area of Opatija has soothing, invigorating and healing effects, especially on respiratory organs. Sea and mountain, lush greenery of it’s parks and the blue sea, charm of vintage buildings and modern comfort, booming fun facilities and

quiet excursion spots, warm days and fresh nights – all this makes Opatija and it’s surroundings attractive tourist pearl of the Adriatic. Tourist walk along the roads and paths throughout the year, just as the kings and the tzars before them, surrounded by gentle whisper of camelias, palms and magnolias. Congress center (500 and 800 seats), 11 indoor pools, welness programs, casino, discotheques, open air stage with 2.000 seats, carnivals, festivals, possibility of short excursions to nearby locations, or day-long excursions to the Plitvice lakes and Risnjak national parks, or Venice – all this represent the rich tourist offer of Opatija.