Abbey, "the pearl of the Kvarner" that keeps Učka, the harmony of nature and human creativity, luxury resort, wintering and health resort. The former abbey from the 15th century, by which is probably the village got its name, has survived until now only the chapel of Sv. Jacob's dream in the lush greenery and looking wistfully at the bronze Nymph Frani that the hand of a seagull. When the 1843rd The Opatija trader Scarpa built the "Villa Angiolina" and around a large park planted with exotic plants such as palms, cedars, camellia and mangolija, and often invited his friends, not suspecting that it was he was the founder of tourism on the Adriatic. The construction of the railway 1873rd year and the first hotel "Kvarner" 1884th Opatija became the European resort and spa. He soon began to build hotels and other health facilities, visiting the many crowned heads and fancy resort, Opatija became the Viennese aristocracy and a vacation destination for many world writers.
In the mild evening, after enjoying the sun and the sea, walk the promenade Lungo mare (12 km) that follows the coast in areas full of surprises meet Opatija, nightlife, and even the most hospitable hosts will offer gourmet specialties, delicious steaks and unique octopus on the way in Opatija Vrbnicka Zlahtina with mild flavor.
Opatija is a meeting place where business people can organize conferences and congresses, and also the main Opatija and wellness destination on the Kvarner. There are many reasons to visit the famous tourist destination that inspires everyone in a special way and that experience as an encounter with imagination.
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