Luxury Travel to Opatija made for you
Croatia
A revitalised sea side resort with excellent pedigree
Once an unassuming fishing village called Kvarner, Opatija began its transformation into a fashionable sea side resort in the late when local dignitary Iginio Ritter Von Scarpa built the Palladian Villa Angiolina in the mid 19th century. Guests, including the Austrian empress and Josip Jelačić – Ban of Croatia – spread the word of the village’s spectacular location and agreeable year-round climate, and soon the cream of the Austro-Hungarian aristocracy came to the Croatian coast to build their own grand villas or stay at the graceful Kvarner Hotel, completed in 1884.
Though popular until the twenties, Opatija declined with the fall of the Hapsburg Empire and was neglected during the Yugoslav period. Today the town has once again returned to favour amongst a cultured set, those seeking a little respite from the more crowded Adriatic resorts amongst the resorted elegantly decaying belle époque villas and rejuvenated hotels that dotted between the sparking sea and forested hills.
The waterfront is connected by a promenade that winds its way along the coast and, whilst lacking any notable beaches, there are some excellent swimming spots in sheltered bays along the way. 2km (1.2 miles) east from Opatija is the pretty fishing village of Volosko. Whilst definitely not a tourist resort, the scenic harbour homes a small collection of excellent restaurants.
Why book with Jacada?
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Personalised design
We’ll plan your trip around your specific interests, tastes and preferences, providing helpful tips and honest advice based on first-hand knowledge of the destination.
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Authentic experiences
Our expert guides and brilliant travel concierges are hand-picked to provide a genuine experience, bringing your destination to life with care and passion.
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Responsible travel
Our luxury trips are designed with responsible travel principles that prioritise travel experiences that are both good for you and good for the planet.
Meet your Europe team
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Alice Cosso
Europe Concierge
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Dan Rhodes
Travel Designer
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James Wakelin
Senior Travel Designer
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Kirsty Brand
Travel Designer
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Kit Wong
Senior Travel Designer
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Luisa Armandine
Travel Designer
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Marta Silva
Client Experience Manager
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Meg Simpson
Senior Travel Designer
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Melania Siriu
Senior Travel Designer
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Murray Mitchell
Senior Travel Designer
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Rita Pinto
Senior Concierge – Europe
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Symmone Anderson
Europe Concierge
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