A stately Croatian seaside resort
The grand dame of Croatia’s seaside resorts, Opatija was attracting royalty and the holidaying elite more than a century ago. Stately townhouses with swirling fin-de-siècle exteriors populate the seafront, alongside spa hotels and Austrian-style coffeehouses. This is the Adriatic at its classiest. Opatija holidays are fancier and more expensive than other resorts in Croatia – if you’re looking for luxury, you’ll find it here.
The town is set on a coastal promenade overlooking the glimmering sea, backed by the forested foothills of the Ucka natural park. Take a deep breath: it’s especially known for the healing properties of its fresh sea air, which had health-conscious Habsburgs hopping on the steam train from Vienna back in the 19th century. And this legacy lives on, with thermal springs still on offer in the resort’s belle époque spa hotels. Holidays to Opatija offer the perfect blend of health, wealth and sublime relaxation.
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