Opatija: an excellent choice for vacation in winter and summer. Marvellous nature, parks, old Austro-Hungarian villas, promenades and beaches have been attracting tourist from Europe and the world for 160 years already. It is a leading congress destination in the Republic of Croatia with excellent conditions for the organization of congresses, meetings and conferences. Beaches: the Opatija riviera abounds in beaches, some of them are completely taken care of and equipped with showers for those who like comfort, while those fond of nature can find a place for themselves in hidden bays and cliffs. Nearby Mošćenička Draga is famous for its 2 km long pebbled beach, an excellent choice if your children spend the holidays with you. Climate: Because of the very suitable climate that characterises the town all the year round, Opatija has become a very well known climatic health resort. It is protected from the strong blows of the bora in winter and from unbearable heats in summer. Average temperatures reach 12,7 C? in spring, 22,7 degrees in summer, 14,9 C? in fall and 6,2 degrees in winter. Sun shines 2295 hours per year on average or 6,3 hours a day. Opatija cools faster at night due to the breeze from Mount Učka so that temperature falls between 14 and 18 C? at dawn so that the nights are not sultry |
