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Opatija (Italian Abbazia, German Sankt Jakobi) is a city in Croatia, Near Rijeka on the peninsula Istria, has about 12,000 inhabitants and is an important tourist center.
background
The place was one of the most elegant seaside resorts at the end of the nineteenth century ("Austrian Riviera") and is closely linked to the history of the "K.u.k. privileged Southern Railway Company". The director of the railway company, Friedrich Schüler, built the first of a series of luxurious hotels at the beginning of the sixties of the 19th century and in a short time the place developed into a meeting place for the prominent people of the time. Among other things, Kaiser Wilhelm II was often a guest. After the First World War, most of the hotel buildings fell into disrepair and only recently has a rapid upturn been noticed. The modern "jet set" is also returning.
getting there
Opatija is about 15 km northwest of Rijeka and is easy to get to from there by bus.
By plane
The nearest airport is that 1 Rijeka airport
(IATA: RJK) with charter connections and others from Hanover, Cologne / Bonn, Munich, Stuttgart, London, Vienna and Zagreb.
By train
Opatija - Matulje train station on the railway line Rijeka - Ljubljana is about 5 kilometers outside the city on the slopes of the Karst Mountains. Through cars from Dortmund, Munich and Vienna.
By bus
Buses from Rijeka Bus station (located near the main train station).
In the street
There is a motorway connection with Zagreb above Karlovac. However, it is best to travel over from the north Ljubljana at. From there via the E63 bis Postojna and continue on the road via Ilirska Bistrica. You can also get there via Trieste possible, but there is still a gap in the motorway network between Italy and Croatia that is unlikely to be closed anytime soon.
By boat
mobility
In Opatija you can walk. The main traffic artery is the Marsala Tita, on which almost all the important hotels are located, as well as the Lungo Mare beach promenade.
Tourist Attractions
Churches
Sankt Jakob with attached monastery. The church building probably dates from 1420.
Castles, chateaux and palaces
Buildings
Hotel "Kvarner", the first of the large hotels of the southern railway company with an artificial bay at Lungo Mare, which exudes the bitter charm of a stone complex from the end of the 19th century. There are also numerous other buildings from the time of the k.u.k. Monarchy.
Monuments
Museums
Streets and squares
The Lungo Mare is a beach promenade with a plentiful gastronomic offer, which stretches for many kilometers along the steep coast to the southern neighboring town Lovran extends.
Parks
Park of the Villa Angiolina with subtropical plants and an interesting garden architecture.
various
activities
All kinds of water sports. The beaches can be used free of charge; rental fees are only payable for sunbeds and parasols. You will search in vain for a sandy beach, however, the stony coast is made accessible via concrete terraces.
shop
Plentiful supply of souvenir items. For a serious shopping spree, a detour is recommended Rijeka.
kitchen
International cuisine is a matter of course, regional specialties more in the small restaurants.
Cheap
medium
Upscale
nightlife
Cheap
medium
- Hemmingway Bar, at the marina.
Upscale
accommodation
Cheap
medium
Upscale
Learn
Work
security
No security risks.
health
The drinking water comes from springs in the Karst Mountains and is of excellent quality. The water quality of the Adriatic is excellent, only in some places you can make uncomfortable acquaintance with sea urchins.
Practical advice
Almost the entire local population speaks English and German.
trips
Boat trips are available to the islands of Krk and Cres, as well as along the coast to the south. Day trips are recommended to Pula as well as into Slovenian Postojna with the world-famous Adelsberger Grotto.
literature
Web links
http://www.opatija.net (Unfortunately the German text of this homepage leaves a lot to be desired!)https://www.visitopatija.com/de
