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OPATIJA, a town, harbour, tourist, summer and climatic resort on
the foot of Mt. Ucka, situated at the eastern coast of Istria in
the Rijeka Bay, 13 km southwest of Rijeka. The coastal region
formed of limestone, in which Opatija lies, is protected from
the north and northwest by Ucka. Climatic conditions are
favourable, with relatively mild winters; the mean air
temperature in January attains 4.7 °C, and in July 23.3 °C;
2,230 hours of sunshine a year. |
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The inner part of it is protected from all winds except from
those blowing from the first quadrant; the bora is moderate,
blowing from the east; the sirocco and the easterly winds are
rather strong and heave the sea. The outer part of the port is
designed for larger vessels, and smaller vessels can land at the
inner part. The anchoring ground lies 500 m off the coast, but
is far from being safe during strong easterly and south-easterly
winds. |
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Opatija, often called the Nice of the Adriatic, is one of the
most popular tourist resorts in Croatia and a place with the
longest tourist tradition on the eastern coast of the Adriatic.
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Opatija became an elite summer resort, so that, apart from the
12km-long promenade (Lungomare) from Volosko - Opatija - Lovran,
a mountain path from Opatija to Veprinac and farther to Ucka was
laid. Already in 1889 Opatija was declared the first climatic
seaside resort on the Adriatic, which strengthened its position
as the most fashionable tourist resort. Numerous tourists and
owners of the villas contributed by planting exotic plants to
the horticultural grandeur. Opatija was so attractive that, at
the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th centuries, it was
visited by the then most prominent personalities of the noble
rank - Princess Luise von Sachsen Coburg, the Romanian king
Charles I, the Swedish-Norwegian king Oscar |
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Tourist development is Opatija's main feature even today.
Favourable climate, well-maintained landscape, maintained
beaches and lively entertainment throughout the year make this
place one of the most elite summer resorts in Croatia today. The
offer includes 20-odd hotels, a large number of catering
establishments, sports and recreational facilities, and
especially entertainment opportunities. By the hotel Admiral
there is a marina open throughout the year. Very many events in
Opatija have a long tradition and offer a high-level
entertainment: carnival (January/February), International
Yachting Regatta (in May), the Opatija Yachting Cup (in
November). |
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Opatija is also a national centre in which Porin, the prize for
the best musical pieces is awarded (in March), as well as one of
the most important congress centres in Croatia. One of the best
restaurants in Croatia is open in Opatija throughout the year. |
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