Tourist Guide Opatija
Opatija, in Croatia, is located on the Adriatic Sea coast. With its long historical record of being a popular tourist destination, it is often called the Nice of the Adriatic.
The town is located on the Gulf of Kvarner at the foot of the Učka Mountain. Winters are mild with temperatures of 5°C in January that rise to around 23°C in July making the summer the ideal time to visit. The coastal strip is lush and green and rich in rocky limestone deposits.
The city, with a population of around 12,700, has become one of Croatia’s most fashionable seaside holiday destinations and is well connected to both Trieste and Rijeka.
Historically, the town has been a holiday destination for some of Europe’s most prominent royals including Princess Luise von Sachsen Coburg, the Romanian King Charles I and the Swedish-Norwegian King Oscar.
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