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Croatia best destination
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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. |
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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.
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. |
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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. |
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patija 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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