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Riviera Opatija
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Opatija
A pearl of the Austro-Hungarian Riviera at the very end of 19th
century gains an attribute of the tourist destination of the Austrian
and European high society - emperors, famous artists and celebrities
like Wilhelm II, Franz Joseph, Empress Sissy, Gustav Mahler, Isadora
Duncan, Anton Pavlovich Chekhov and many others.
This is
witnessed also by the luxury of numerous villas, dazzling neoclassic and
art nouveau hotels located in luxuriously trimmed gardens and parks.
Opatija
is lovely in the summer and magical in the winter when it plays host to
numerous congresses, conferences and seminars. In the warm summer
months, you will be greeted by the clean sea, nice beaches and good
entertainment, while in the winter you can walk along the 12 km long
promenade, hike along forest trails or visit one of the health and
wellness centres. Spring and fall are ideal for cycling and hiking. The
most important fact is that it is only a few hours drive from a number
of important Western European centers (Milan, Munch, Vienna, Graz,
Budapest), within anyone's easy reach.