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Travel Guide of Opatija in Croatia by Influencers and Travelers


Opatija is a town and a municipality in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County in western Croatia. The traditional seaside resort on the Kvarner Gulf is known for its Mediterranean climate and its historic buildings reminiscent of the Austrian Riviera.


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1 - Općina Lovran

   7 km away

Lovran is a village and a municipality in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, Croatia. It is situated in eastern Istria, on the western coast of the Kvarner Bay with a population of 4,101 in the municipality and 3,336 in the village itself.

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2 - Zbevnica

   9 km away

Ćićarija, is a mountainous plateau in the northern and northeastern part of the Istria peninsula, 45 kilometers long and 10–15 kilometers wide. It mostly lies in Croatia, while its northern part lies in southwestern Slovenia. The highest peak is Veliki Planik at 1,272 meters.

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3 - Boat Tours in Rijeka

   6 km away

Enjoy the most beautiful, secluded beaches in Kvarner Bay on this boat trip from Lovran near Rijeka! Kvarner Bay is dotted with sublime islands and beaches accessible only by boat. If you want to swim or sunbathe there, you need to take a boat trip f...

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4 - Maiden with the Seagull Statue

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5 - Rijeka

   12 km away

Rijeka is the principal seaport and the third-largest city in Croatia. It is located in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County on Kvarner Bay, an inlet of the Adriatic Sea and has a population of 128,624 inhabitants.

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6 - Sea Kayaking in Rijeka

If you've never kayaked before, but would like to try your hand at it, then this guided sea kayaking discovery tour in Opatija near Rijeka is for you! Join your professional guide on a guided sea kayaking excursion from Slatina beach to explore ...

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7 - Hum

   20 km away

Hum is a settlement, administratively located in the Town of Buzet, in the central part of Istria, Croatia. The elevation is 349 m. It has a population of 30 people per the 2011 census, making it the smallest city in the world.

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8 - Tuhobić

   27 km away

Tuhobić is a mountain in Gorski Kotar, Croatia. Its highest peaks are at 1,109 and 1,106 m.a.s.l.. The eponymous Tuhobić Tunnel passes underneath the mountain.

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9 - Abseiling in Rijeka

   8 km away

Experience an exhilarating underground abseiling adventure while also learning more about the fascinating history of Rijeka during WWII. All levels of experience are welcome! During this unique excursion, you will discover an unfinished, multi-level,...

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10 - Pazin

   31 km away

Pazin is a town in western Croatia, the administrative seat of Istria County. It is known for medieval Pazin Castle, the former residence of the Istrian margraves.

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11 - Crikvenica

   35 km away

Crikvenica is the largest settlement on the coast of the Vinodol coastal area, Croatia, and developed on the site of Roman era settlement and military base called Ad Turres.

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12 - Hiking / Trekking in Rijeka

   11 km away

Embark upon a historical journey as you explore the WWII-era fortresses while also taking in the stunning views of the city of Rijeka on this unique guided tour!   This unique excursion will take you through a series of fortresses buil...

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13 - City Gate

   38 km away
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14 - Istria County

   40 km away

Istria County is the westernmost county of Croatia which includes the biggest part of the Istrian peninsula. Administrative centers are Pazin, Pula and Poreč. Istria County is the most prominent Italian-speaking part of Croatia.

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15 - Fishing in Rijeka

   6 km away

Live like a local in Kvarner Bay and go fishing from Lovran near Rijeka with your captain! If you're looking for an authentic, local experience from Lovran near Opatija, fishing in Kvarner Bay could be for you! Accompanied by a specialist fishing cap...

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Fishing in Rijeka things to do in Opatija



16 - Krk

   40 km away

Krk is a Croatian island in the northern Adriatic Sea, located near Rijeka in the Bay of Kvarner and part of Primorje-Gorski Kotar county.

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17 - Istria

   40 km away

Istria, formerly Histria, Ίστρια, is the largest peninsula in the Adriatic Sea. The peninsula is located at the head of the Adriatic between the Gulf of Trieste and the Kvarner Gulf. It is shared by three countries: Croatia, Slovenia, and Italy.

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18 - Vrbnik

   41 km away

Vrbnik is a village and a municipality on the east coast of the island of Krk. The village is perched on a limestone outcropping 50 m above the Adriatic Sea.

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