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Invest in Opatija - The pearl of Adriatic
sea
 Opatija is one of the main resorts on what is called the Opatija Riviera
- a 25 km long coastal strip along the eastern coast of Istria.
There runs a sequence
of 8 tourist resorts, the attraction of each one complementing
those of the others – Opatija, Icici, Ika, Lovran, Medveja, M.Draga,
Moscenice, Brsec
Opatija is the grand dame of Croatian tourism.Tourism
here started in 1844 when Hignio Scarpa, a patrician from Rijeka
built a big villa.
It was the most fashionable seaside resort during the Austro-Hungarian
Empire and European royalty also stayed there,
as did famous celebrities such as singer Gigli, the dancer Isadora
Duncan, and the composers Mahler, Puccini and Lehar.
The main toruist
attractions in the area the old fishing villages Icici and Ika,
Lovran with its old center and modern hotels, Medveja and
Moscenicka Draga with large and sandy beautiful beaches, and the
medieval towns on the nearby hills - Brsec and Moscenice.
 Lovran.This
significant tourism destination began to develop at virtually
the same time as Opatija and today is the boutique destination
on the Riviera, with a number of exclusive and renovated villas
dating back to the Austro-Hungarian monarchy, such as the Villas
Frapart, Astra, Eugenija, Magnolija and Blankenstein. With the
two city beaches Peharovo and Kvarner, there are a number of smaller
beaches and sun tanning areas, and the well known Orthopedic Clinic
is situated in Lovran, reminding us of the tradition of health
care tourism.Medveja. Medveja is the perfect destination
for nature lovers and those in search of a little peace, and for
families with children who can play carelessly here.
 Moscenicka
Draga. Just 15 kilometers from Opatija, this is the sight of
one of the most beautiful pebble beaches on the Adriatic Sea. Even
residents from the other maritime towns frequently travel the few
kilometers to Moscenicka Draga to spend the day on this
exceptional natural beach. Guests will be greeted with
unforgettably warm hospitality in the hotels, campground and
numerous private villas and homes.
 Platak.
Platak is an excursion and winter resort, winter sports centre
on the coastal slopes of the Snjeznik massif, 26 km northeast
of Rijeka; elevation 1,111 m. The mean maximum thickness of the
snow cover on Platak attains 160 cm, and the snow-cap in the northern
part lasts until May. Platak offers good camping and hiking opportunities
as well as beautiful vista points.Near
to the Riviera are situated also very popular Croatian, Slovenian
and Austrian winter resorts, that can be easily reached from Rijeka,
Lovran, Opatija or M. Draga.
 Icici.Situated
just outside of Opatija is a well known nautical centre Icici.
The ACI Marina has about 300 sea berths and 40 land berths, and
offers a complete range of nautical services.
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